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. – 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.…
The Florida Board of Bar Examiners, with the approval of the Supreme Court of Florida, plans to proceed with the administration of the General Bar Examination on July 28 and 29, 2020 in accordance with Rule 4-14 of the Rules of the Supreme Court Relating to Admissions to the Bar. The Board has been working…
MAITLAND, Fla. – The Florida Bar Foundation announced the winners of the 2020 Florida Pro Bono Law School Challenge April 29. The University of Miami School of Law won the top honor, the MVP Pro Bono Champion Award, for matching the most students with its own alumni. Florida State University College of Law won for…
Since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of what would have been a record-setting Spring Preview, Florida A&M University (FAMU) has found a way for even more prospective students to experience the University – digitally. Scheduled to launch on Monday, May 4, the FAMU Virtual Preview is designed to re-invigorate interest and inform all prospective…
With a little ingenuity and a lot of flexibility, some of the newest Florida lawyers are sworn in! ORLANDO, Fl- Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law 2019 graduate Matthew Bryan put on his suit and tie and prepared for an exciting moment in his life-the Oath of Admission to the Florida Bar. He called his parents for some encouraging words before walking into his Winter…
Florida A&M University (FAMU) will hold its first-ever virtual commencement at 10 a.m. May 9, as the University continues to adhere to social distancing guidelines to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 1,000 students have applied for Spring 2020 graduation. The deadline to apply for graduation is April 24. FAMU will conduct a virtual, closed…
TALLAHASSEE– Florida A&M University (FAMU) has named Deidré Keller, J.D., associate dean of the Claude W. Pettit College of Law at Ohio Northern University, as the new dean of the College of Law in Orlando. Keller’s appointment completes the University’s leadership search for the College of Law, which has been without a permanent dean since…
Florida A&M University has extended telecommuting rules through April 30, on the heels of the White House announcement to stem the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) this weekend. “We encourage staff, where possible, to work from home or remotely to maintain central operations of the University,” said FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. “This is…
Good Afternoon FAMUly: I hope you are finding some enjoyment and rest during this unusual Spring Break. As the situation with COVID-19 continues to rapidly evolve, I Just wanted to update you on a few items. As of this afternoon, the University has mandated that classes remain online for the remainder of the Spring 2020…
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