FAMU Opens Recycling Center

FAMU Opens Recycling Center

February 17, 2015

  By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer A new chapter has begun at Florida A&M University with the unveiling of a new center. FAMU celebrated the grand opening of a recycling center Thursday, taking a major step in making the school a “no waste” campus. The opening of the Recycling Center

FAMU Credit Union Named Outlook’s Business of the Year

FAMU Credit Union Named Outlook’s Business of the Year

February 17, 2015

  By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer Many would expect Ernest Allen to be surrounded by balloons after hearing the good news about the company that he leads. However, Allen was found hard at work in his office. Allen, chief executive officer of Florida A&M University Federal Credit Union, is hard

Hundreds of Daddies and Daughters Flock to the Moon

Hundreds of Daddies and Daughters Flock to the Moon

February 17, 2015

        By Te’Andrea Hood Outlook Writer The Moon’s parking lot on East Lafayette Street was packed to capacity Feb. 7 as hundreds of little girls were escorted across the street in beautiful dresses holding their fathers’ hands as they prepared to dance the night away. This year

Trustees Voice Desire to Keep 30-year Joint Engineering Program

Trustees Voice Desire to Keep 30-year Joint Engineering Program

February 17, 2015

  By Keytron Hill Outlook Writer The topic of marriage and not a divorce was the presiding factor discussed at Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Feb. 6 trustee board meeting regarding the split of the joint FAMU-FSU College of Engineering (E-College). Some issues discussed included the lack of funding that has

Saving the Environment One Tree at a Time

Saving the Environment One Tree at a Time

February 17, 2015

  By Kathryn N. Jones Outlook Writer The smell of dirt filled the trail of Lafayette Heritage Trail Park where more than 120 new trees were planted in honor of Arbor Day on Jan. 31. Many volunteers participated in the Arbor Day event in the community where trees were planted

Tabernacle’s Men Offer Tasty Food and Lively Fashions

Tabernacle’s Men Offer Tasty Food and Lively Fashions

February 17, 2015

  By Keytron Hill Outlook Writer The men’s ministry of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church put on their aprons and chef hats, while some dressed to impress, to put on a taster’s choice sampler and a fashion show for the members of their church and the community. The Walker Ford Community

Big Bend Minority Chamber Seeks to Empower Women

Big Bend Minority Chamber Seeks to Empower Women

February 17, 2015

                          By Eric M. Winkfield Special to the Outlook   Women business owners from around the city gathered at Florida A&M University’s Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center to network, train and to stay current with the trends for

Robinson Named Interim AD

Robinson Named Interim AD

February 17, 2015

  By Vasty Paul Outlook Writer   Earl D’Wayne Robinson has been named the interim athletic director at Florida A&M University after the sudden death of former Athletic Director (AD), Nelson Townsend, who passed away due to a heart attack during a routine meeting on Jan. 8 Robinson was named

Hawkins Revels in her Trifecta Celebration

Hawkins Revels in her Trifecta Celebration

February 17, 2015

  By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer   She was elated. She was excited. And, most importantly, she was thankful. Attorney Judith Hawkins was glowing as she was the center of attention at her Roast n’ Toast at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Sunday to celebrate the opening of her new

BGCBB Named Organization of the Year

BGCBB Named Organization of the Year

February 17, 2015

By Jayla Wilson Outlook Writer In the six months that Lee Wagner has been executive director for Boys and Girls of the Big Bend (BGCBB), his continuous goal to be role model to the “Club Kids” of the community has gotten him and his staff recognized as the organization of