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.…
ORLANDO, Fla.– Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law 2020 graduate Lukens Rivil is looking forward to sharing this graduation day and the success it symbolizes with his greatest inspiration – his mother and father. Rivil’s parents are both educators in Palm Beach County who are looking forward to watching FAMU’s virtual graduation on Saturday,…
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…
ORLANDO, Fla. – As Sarah Diekman grew up in Dyer, Indiana, it’s safe to say she was truly daddy’s little country girl. “I was always very close to my dad. I still remember the time he built a hutch for some orphaned ducklings in our rural neighborhood,” Sarah recalls. “We also built a clubhouse in…
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…
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is providing free educational resources for parents whose children remain home and are distance learning during COVID-19 school closures. “With Florida schools closed during COVID-19, it’s so important that our children continue learning, especially about the world around us including our animals, farms,…
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…
Florida A&M University (FAMU) will extend rules to allow most personnel to continue to work remotely through at least May 15, as the University continues social distancing guidelines during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During this period, essential personnel are expected to continue to report to campus, unless otherwise authorized by their supervisor and vice president.…
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