The FAMUAN – The Student Voice of Florida A&M University

The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees voted Friday 8-4 for attorney Marva Johnson to be the university’s president-elect, contingent on approval from the Florida Board of Governors.
This vote comes days after the FAMU community gathered for a peaceful rally in opposition to Johnson’s candidacy. Titled “Hands Off My HBCU,” the Wednesday rally at Will Packer Amphitheater served as a public forum for students, instructors, alumni,...

Leon County is starting to activate speed cameras in school zones as part of a statewide statute to stop reckless driving around schools in Florida.
House Bill 657 was passed into law in May 2023. The bill allows cities to put speed cameras around the state’s school zones....

In public addresses this week from the leaders of the House and Senate, each claimed that they cannot agree on a budget for next year, hinting at an upcoming special session and possibly even a shutdown.
On Thursday House Speaker Ben Albritton addressed the Senate to provide an update on the budget. He announced that he doesn’t believe that they will come to an agreement by May 2, which is the deadline for the budget to be approved....

In the wake of last week’s shooting at Florida State University, Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication held two town halls aimed at addressing student concerns, offering mental health resources, and improving crisis...