Hello Rattlers,
Welcome to the second edition of FAMU Forward, an innovative news site designed with the advancement of our great University in mind.
As I mentioned in the first issue, I do hope that you will take a few minutes to peruse our upgraded site. Complete with exciting features and colorful images, this grand initiative provides further insight into the magnificent accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
This past weekend I had an opportunity to meet and speak with many of you, including several parents during the annual “Parent Weekend” activities. It was an exciting experience to welcome them to the “Hill” and to thank them for entrusting their most precious resource with us.
As we enjoyed the fellowship, sights and sounds of our first home game of the season against Tennessee State University, I recognized the “Fan of the Week,” Felix Williams, a FAMU alumnus and 2011 Sports Hall of Fame inductee. Williams joined me on the field during pre-game activities, where he helped me deliver the Rattler Charge and ignited the spirits of the more than 18,000 FAMU faithful in attendance!
As a reminder, if you haven’t already done so, please register to receive the bi-weekly FAMU Forward newsletter by email. To sign up, simply log on to: famunews.com and register for the newsletter.
Again, welcome to the site as you continue to review a few of the many reasons we now enthusiastically proclaim, FAMU Forward.
Elmira Mangum, Ph.D.