Florida A&M University

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1. Official University Site: Florida A&M University
2. Location: Tallahassee, Florida
3. Graduate School Website: FAMU School of Graduate Studies and Research
4. Official Athletic Site: FAMU "Rattlers" Athletics
5. Wikipedia: Florida A&M University
6. Princeton Review: Florida A&M University
7. Alumni Association: FAMU National Alumni Association

Florida A&M University News and Articles

• Official Site: FAMU Headlines
• Campus Newspaper: The Famuan 
• Local Newspaper: The Tallahassee Democrat 
• Newsday: "Florida A&M Hoops Coach Gillespie Fired" (8/14/2007)
• Google News: Florida A&M University

Florida A&M University Basics

• Official Site: About Florida A&M University
• Founded: 1887
• Faculty: Approximately 600
• Undergraduates: Approximately 11,000
• Postgraduates: Approximately 500 

Florida A&M University Leadership

• Chancellor/President: James H. Ammons
  • 2007-present: President
    • 2001-2007: Chancellor of North Carolina Central University

Florida A&M University Notable Alumni

• Wikipedia: Florida A&M University Notable Alumni
  • Julian "Cannonball" Adderley, jazz alto saxophonist
  • Corrine Brown, U.S. Congresswoman
  • Common, rapper and entertainer
  • Alcee L. Hastings, U.S. Congressman
  • Bob Hayes, football player, Olympic gold medalist 
  • Jerome James, NBA player
  • Kwame Kilpatrick, Mayor of Detroit
  • Kendrick Meek, U.S. Congressman
  • Pam Oliver, sideline reporter for NFL on FOX
  • Casey Printers, NFL quarterback
  • Anika Noni Rose, Tony Award-winning actress
  • David Scott, U.S. Congressman
  • John W. Thompson, CEO of Symantec

Studying at Florida A&M University

• Florida A&M University OurFAMU
• Florida A&M University School of Graduate Studies & Research
• Florida A&M University Notable Programs of Study:
  • School of Architecture
  • School of Business and Industry
  • School of Journalism and Graphic Communication
  • College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Prospective Students for Florida A&M University

• Princeton Review: Florida A&M University 
• These are from the official Florida A&M University website:
  • Application Procedures
  • Admissions Criteria(Undergraduate)
  • Admissions (Graduate)
  • Financial Aid

Visiting Florida A&M University

Florida A&M University Hotels

• TripAdvisor: Tallahassee Hotels 
• Marriott: Residence Inn Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol
• HotelGuidesUS: Downtown Tallahassee Hotels

Florida A&M University Restaurants

• TripAdvisor: Tallahassee Restaurants 
• Dining Guide: Tallahassee Restaurants

Florida A&M University Transportation

• FAMU Rattlers: Directions
• Airport: Tallahassee
• Bus:City of Tallahassee StarMetro Bus Routes | Greyhound

Florida A&M University Student Life

• FAMU: Student Activities | Student Government Association | The FAMU Marching 100 Band 
• Visit Tallahassee: Events
• CityData: Tallahassee Recreation

Florida A&M University Student Life News

• Official site: Florida A&M University Band makes the front pages – again!
• The Famuan: News 
• The Tallahassee Democrat: FAMU News 

Florida A&M University Student Media

• Newspaper: The Famuan 
• Radio: 90.5FM WANM

Florida A&M University Blogs, and Forums

• The Tallahassee Democrat: FAMU News and Views Forum 
• Unofficial Blog: Rattler Nation
• Google: Florida A&M University Blog Search

Florida A&M University Timeline

• 1887: Founded as the State Normal College for Colored Students
• 1891: Name changed to State Normal and Industrial College for Colored Students
• 1905: Officially designated an institution of higher education
• 1909: Name changed to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes (FAMC)
• 1953: College elevated to university; name changed to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
• 1971: Recognized as a full partner in the nine-university, public higher education system of Florida
• 1984: Began offering Doctor of Philosophy degrees (in Pharmacology)
• 2006: Ranked #1 college for African Americans by Black Enterprise magazine

Florida A&M University Sports Teams

• Official Athletic Site: FAMU "Rattlers" Athletics
• Athletic League: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
• Football Site: Rattlers Football
• Baseball Site: Rattlers Baseball
• Basketball Site: Men's Basketball | Women's Basketball