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.…
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…
ORLANDO, FL – Orlando attorney James Simmons and his wife know the pain of COVID-19 personally. A family member in New Orleans was overcome by the novel virus recently. This unexpected death motivated Simmons to launch the Feed the ER Project to help others in Orlando. “My wife’s uncle, Nelson Cosey, passed from COVID-19…
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…
ORLANDO, Fla – A 17- year veteran of Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law was recognized by ONYX Magazine as one of the 2020 Women on the Move honorees. FAMU Law Director of Alumni Affairs and Development Mildred Graham received her award at a ceremony on Friday, February 28, at the Alfond Inn in…
MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Portrait Unveiling WHEN: Friday, March 6, 2020 TIME: 11:30 a.m. WHERE: FAMU Law, 201 Beggs Avenue, Orlando, Florida, 32801 PURPOSE: A special tribute for Former FAMU General Counsel Bishop Holifield PURPOSE: Under the direction of former FAMU President Frederick Humphries, attorney Holifield led the charge to get the FAMU…
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