The Florida Council of 100 announced today its release of an issue brief assessing the impacts of school campus closures on students and businesses in the state. [Read more…] about Florida Council of 100 Assesses Impacts of School Closings in Florida
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Residents Flock To FAMU Bragg Stadium COVID-19 Testing Site Kick-Off
Scores of residents, some from as far as Alabama and Georgia, converged on Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium for the first weekend of walk-up COVID-19 testing. [Read more…] about Residents Flock To FAMU Bragg Stadium COVID-19 Testing Site Kick-Off
FAMU Secures $750,000 in Federal Funds to Attract Students To Study Agriculture and Food Sciences
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) College of Agriculture and Food Sciences (CAFS) received $752,632 in federal funds for scholarships to attract high achieving students. [Read more…] about FAMU Secures $750,000 in Federal Funds to Attract Students To Study Agriculture and Food Sciences
FAMU MMERI Forum Radio and Videocast Feature Medical Marijuana and the Intersection between the Criminal Justice System and COVID-19
This week’s episode of Florida A&M University (FAMU) MMERI Forum Radio features an hour of conversation on cannabis as it relates to the justice system, the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on minority communities. [Read more…] about FAMU MMERI Forum Radio and Videocast Feature Medical Marijuana and the Intersection between the Criminal Justice System and COVID-19
Florida Poly seniors present industry solutions in virtual Capstone Design Showcase
While many events in the community have been canceled in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, one of Florida Polytechnic University’s richest student traditions will continue in a virtual environment. [Read more…] about Florida Poly seniors present industry solutions in virtual Capstone Design Showcase
FAMU’s Bragg Stadium Will Host COVID-19 Walk-up Testing Site Beginning Saturday
Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium have hosted many epic gridiron battles over the years. Beginning Saturday, April 25, Bragg will be the site of a walk-up COVID-19 testing site to assist Tallahassee’s Southside community in the fight against the pandemic. [Read more…] about FAMU’s Bragg Stadium Will Host COVID-19 Walk-up Testing Site Beginning Saturday
FAMU Bragg Stadium Will Host Walk-up COVID-19 Testing Site Beginning Saturday
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Bragg Stadium parking lot will host a walk-up COVID-19 testing site beginning on Saturday, April 25. [Read more…] about FAMU Bragg Stadium Will Host Walk-up COVID-19 Testing Site Beginning Saturday
Department of Education Increases Access to Child Care Services
First responders, health care professionals to receive priority placements
The Florida Department of Education’s Office of Early Learning (OEL), in coordination with local early learning coalitions, has prioritized and increased access to child care services for first responders and health care professionals. [Read more…] about Department of Education Increases Access to Child Care Services
Florida Extends Distance Learning Through Remainder of Academic Year
Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today recommended that all Florida public and private K-12 schools continue distance learning and keep school campuses closed through June 3rd, the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year. [Read more…] about Florida Extends Distance Learning Through Remainder of Academic Year
FAMU Virtual Spring Commencement Scheduled for May 9
Florida A&M University (FAMU) will hold its first ever virtual commencement 10 a.m. May 9 as the University continues to adhere to social distancing guidelines to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about FAMU Virtual Spring Commencement Scheduled for May 9