Education
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May- 2024 -8 May
Response to Concerns Regarding Gerami Gift to FAMU
In a press release from Florida A&M University, the institution addressed the skepticism surrounding the $237,750,000 million endowment given by Gregory Gerami. Gerami is the founder of the hemp company…
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1 May
Orlando Educator Recognized For Exceptional Leadership
Alex Heidelberg, Senior Director at Orange Technical College – South Campus, received an award from SkillsUSA for his steadfast leadership and dedication. SkillsUSA is a national non-profit student organization representing…
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Apr- 2024 -20 April
FAMU Joins Upcoming Florida Board Of Governors Meeting
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) joins the Board of Governors (BOG) as the number one ranked Public HBCU in the country. This is FAMU’s fourth consecutive year as the…
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14 April
FAMU Orlando Alumni Chapter Celebrate in Ocoee
The Florida A&M University National Alumni Association Greater Orlando Chapter held a Chapter Appreciation celebration at Magnolia Park in Apopka Saturday afternoon. Kickball, and great food were amongst the highlights…
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4 April
Endowment scholarship reception raises $35,000 for local students
On March 28th, the Greater Orlando Chapter of the Florida A&M University Alumni Association along with the Law Offices of Conti Moore secured $35,000 to use for scholarships for…
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Feb- 2024 -27 February
FAMU Day at The Capitol
FAMU Day at The Capitol started outside in the courtyard of the Florida State Capitol. Members of the Marching 100 performed along with FAMU cheerleaders. President Larry Robinson delivered an…
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Mar- 2022 -10 March
Black Women Leaders and Allies to Rally at United States Supreme Court In Support of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Nomination to Serve on Nation’s Highest Court
Rally and Speak Out is part of a national series of mobilizations led by Black women leaders and allies to advocate, mobilize and build pressure around passing federal voting rights…
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May- 2020 -9 May
2020 Howard Grad Earns Ph.D. at Age 73
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “In my second year at Howard, and very close to my screening test, I lost my mother and my father within months,” said Didigu. “I had to…
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Apr- 2020 -12 April
PRESS ROOM: Comcast Launches Xfinity Education Destination for K-12
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Xfinity is making thousands of hours of educational programming and resources available to our customers through Xfinity on Demand as we know how challenging it is for…
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12 April
COMMENTARY: #ACCESS901 — ‘Alexa, homeschool my kids!’
THE NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — “I actually moved our son’s desk from his room into my workspace to help him understand, WE ARE STILL LEARNING AND WORKING. Our new norm…
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