FAMU Hosts Air Force Leaders and Recruitment Initiative
On Feb. 22, Florida A&M University (FAMU) hosted the U.S. Air Force and Lt. Col. Bridget M. Jackson, commander of the 342nd Recruiting Squadron, who gave a special presentation to high school and college students and other members of the FAMU community about leadership, service and empowerment in Lee Hall Auditorium.
During her visit, Jackson participated in events focused on the Air Force’s diversity efforts in recruiting, relationship building with HBCUs, as well as held a special luncheon in partnership with the University to honor veterans and active military personnel. Veterans and military personnel from across Leon County were invited to the luncheon. Col. Jackson also met with University President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., and Interim Provost for Academic Affairs Rodner Wright during her time in Tallahassee.
FAMU’s Assistant Director of Veteran Affairs Lakeisha Holligan and Florida State University’s Air Force ROTC lead Colonel Marc Van Wert also participated in the event.
FAMU Recognized for Online Learning Excellence
FAMU has been recognized two times for online learning excellence in 2018 by Affordable Colleges Online (AC Online). FAMU was ranked No. 11 in the nation for “Best Online Nurse Practioner Programs” and the No. 10 best college in Florida for online programs.
To generate the 2018 rankings,the AC data science team compared more than 1,500 not-for-profit colleges with full online programs and annual tuition rates below $25,000 per year. AC also analyzed more than a dozen factors to generate its lists, including student-teacher ratio, job placement of graduates, and the availability of career and counseling services.
