As we continue to navigate through uncertain times, we are also dealing with a fragile moment in our history. The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has touched off protests around the country. In the pursuit of liberty and justice for all, Florida A&M University once again offers leadership as was done during the…
Florida A&M University (FAMU) will extend rules to allow most personnel to continue working remotely through at least June 15, as the University continues social distancing guidelines and finalizes operational plans for the fall semester. “We want to ensure that things are in place for a smooth return of administrators and staff to campus,” said…
ORLANDO, Fla. – When Raymere Thomas thinks about his family and his life back in Atlanta, the Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law student is motivated to reach his career goals of becoming an attorney. The former college athlete is accustomed to competition and the journey to a Juris Doctor ignites his competitive spirit. …
Florida A&M University (FAMU), like our sister institutions in the State University System (SUS), is working diligently on plans to prepare for the fall semester. These plans must be approved by the FAMU Board of Trustees before being presented to the Florida Board of Governors (FBOG) for approval. The FBOG is establishing a framework that…
TALLAHASSEE – The State University System Task Force has been working diligently for weeks to put in place a framework for re-opening university campuses in the fall. As the task force continues its work, Board of Governors’ chair Syd Kitson has directed State University System Chancellor, Marshall Criser III, to develop guidelines to present to…
ORLANDO, Fla – A special episode of Legal Connections dedicated to the COVID-19 pandemic is currently airing on Orange TV. Legal Connections is Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law’s legal program. Legal Connections is hosted by lawyer and FAMU Law alumna Kimra Major-Morris, who conducts a one-on-one interview with FAMU Law Professor of Law…
ORLANDO, Fla – Courtney Jackson, a rising third-year student at Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law, is the proud recipient of the George C. Young Memorial Legal Writing Award. Jackson received a plaque and monetary award for writing about professionalism in the legal field. “As members of the legal community, it is our duty…
ORLANDO, Fla – Growing up the eighth sibling in a struggling family of 10 children was a challenge for Jacksonville, Fla., native Shawndra Nash. But despite the odds, she decided at an early age to study law. “I wanted to be a lawyer to help people,” said Nash. “Regardless of my meager beginnings, as a child I knew that despite my circumstances,…
Due to the expansion of testing capacity as a result of the strong community response at the Florida A&M University (FAMU)-Bond Community Health Center COVID-19 Testing Site, the volume of laboratory tests has doubled. In consideration of the additional turn-around time needed to process tests, those who have not received their results within seven business…
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law has provided urgent financial and technology support to more than 50 students through its FAMU Law Cares Emergency Relief Fund. Dozens of law students received emergency scholarships up to $500 to cover hardships caused by COVID-19, including unexpected medical, travel, housing, and other personal expenses.…
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