2023 Archive Releases

Previous Press Releases

 

2 p.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2023, Update

FAMU Tallahassee Campus Reports No Major Damage from Hurricane Idalia

Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., said there appears to be no major damage or loss of power on the Tallahassee main campus. Fallen limbs and other debris are being cleared by crews Wednesday afternoon. The Office of University Housing reports one downed tree at Rattler Pointe.

The University will continue to assess the situation as the storm proceeds. Wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour were reported at Bragg Memorial Stadium as Hurricane Idalia moved through the region early Wednesday.

Those who sought shelter at the Alfred Lawson Jr. Gymnasium and Multipurpose Center have left the facility.

Classes and University operations are suspended at the Tallahassee main campus, Quincy, and the Viticulture Center through Friday, September 1. The University is scheduled to resume normal operations on Tuesday, September 5.

Drop/Add dates will be extended. One-Stop-Shop will continue from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, in the Grand Ballroom. 

The Hub and the Top Café are open 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

The following closures are in effect:

FAMU DRS

FAMU DRS is closed on Wednesday, August 30, and Thursday, August 31. All district and school extracurricular and evening activities are suspended. District administrators will decide on the status of Friday classes after Idalia has passed through the region. Faculty, parents, and students are asked to monitor the weather at www.famudrs.org. For more information, please call 850-412-5939.

Child Development Center

The Educational Research Center for Child Development (ERCCD) will remain closed for the rest of the week.

Crestview

The Durell Peaden Jr. Rural Pharmacy Education Center in Crestview will remain open unless otherwise noted. 

Orlando

The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Central Florida Pharmacy Practice sites (Tampa/Orlando) are closed Wednesday and Thursday. Clinical Seminar is canceled. Student pharmacists on rotations are to report to their respective sites as directed by their preceptor. A post storm assessment will determine the status of Friday classes.

The College of Law will be re-open at 8 a.m. Thursday. Any classes impacted during the closure period will be rescheduled for a later date.

Brooksville

The Brooksville Agricultural and Environmental Research Station (BAERS) will remain closed Thursday and Friday and reopen for normal operations on Tuesday, Sept.5.

Jacksonville

The Northeast Florida Pharmacy Practice Center (Jacksonville) is closed Wednesday and Thursday. Clinical Seminar will be canceled. All student pharmacists on rotations are to report to their respective sites as directed by their preceptor. A post storm assessment will determine the status of Friday classes.

Davie

The South Florida Pharmacy Practice Center in Davie will continue with normal operations. 

Please check FAMU ALERT, FAMUINFO or visit FAMU.edu, Facebook or Instagram for further updates.

 

 

10 a.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2023, Update

FAMU Tallahassee Campus Reports No Major Damage from Hurricane Idalia

Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., said there appears to be no major damage or loss of power on the Tallahassee main campus as of the 10 a.m. Emergency Management meeting. Fallen branches are scattered around the campus.

The University will continue to assess the situation as the storm proceeds. Wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour were reported at Bragg Memorial Stadium as Hurricane Idalia moved through the region early Wednesday.

More than a dozen people, mostly community residents, sought shelter at the Alfred Lawson Gymnasium and Multipurpose Center, which was opened ahead of the weather system. Most on-campus students sheltered in place.

Classes and University operations are suspended at the Tallahassee main campus, Quincy, and the Viticulture Center through Friday, September 1. The University is scheduled to resume normal operations on Tuesday, September 5.

Drop/Add dates will be extended. One-Stop-Shop will continue from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, in the Grand Ballroom. 

The Hub and the Top Café are scheduled to open 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meal accommodations will be made for students daily. Residence halls are open.

The following closures are in effect:

FAMU DRS

FAMU DRS is closed on Wednesday, August 30, and Thursday, August 31. All district and school extracurricular and evening activities are suspended. District administrators will decide on the status of Friday classes after Idalia has passed through the region. Faculty, parents, and students are asked to monitor the weather at www.famudrs.org. For more information, please call 850-412-5939.

Child Development Center

The Educational Research Center for Child Development (ERCCD) will remain closed for the rest of the week.

Crestview

The Durell Peaden Jr. Rural Pharmacy Education Center in Crestview will remain open unless otherwise noted. 

Orlando

The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Central Florida Pharmacy Practice sites (Tampa/Orlando) are closed Wednesday. Clinical Seminar is canceled. Student pharmacists on rotations are to report to their respective sites as directed by their preceptor. 

The College of Law is closed on Wednesday. Any classes impacted during the closure period will be rescheduled for a later date.

A post storm assessment will determine the status of Thursday and Friday College of Law and College of Pharmacy classes.

Brooksville

The Brooksville Agricultural and Environmental Research Station (BAERS) is closed Wednesday. Staff will reassess the schedule for the remainder of the week after the weather system has left the area.

Jacksonville

The Northeast Florida Pharmacy Practice Center (Jacksonville) is closed on Wednesday. Clinical Seminar will be canceled. All student pharmacists on rotations are to report to their respective sites as directed by their preceptor. A post storm assessment will determine the status of Thursday and Friday classes.

Davie

The South Florida Pharmacy Practice Center in Davie will continue with normal operations. 

Please check FAMU ALERT, FAMUINFO or visit FAMU.edu, Facebook or Instagram for further updates.

 

 

2:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2023, Update

FAMU Tallahassee Campus Closed as Hurricane Idalia Approaches

 Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., declared a campus emergency in anticipation of the approach of Hurricane Idalia. Classes and University operations at the Tallahassee main campus, Quincy, and the Viticulture Center are suspended from 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, through Friday, September 1. The University will reopen for normal operations on Tuesday, September 5.

Drop/Add dates will be extended. One-Stop-Shop will continue from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, in the Grand Ballroom. 

The Hub and the Top Café will remain open until 7 p.m. Tuesday. Meal accommodations will be made for students daily. Residence halls will be open, and students are urged to shelter in place.

The following closures are in effect:

FAMU DRS

FAMU DRS closed at 1 p.m., Tuesday, August 29, and will remain closed on Wednesday, August 30. During that time, all district and school extracurricular and evening activities are suspended. District administrators will decide on the status of Thursday and Friday classes after Idalia has passed through the region. Faculty, parents, and students are asked to monitor the weather at www.famudrs.org. For more information, please call 850-412-5939.

Child Development Center

The Educational Research Center for Child Development (ERCCD) closed at 1. p.m. Tuesday, August 29 and will remain closed for the rest of the week. 

Crestview

The Durell Peaden Jr. Rural Pharmacy Education Center in Crestview will remain open until otherwise noted. 

Orlando

The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Central Florida Pharmacy Practice sites (Tampa/Orlando) will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Clinical Seminar will be canceled. Student pharmacists on rotations are to report to their respective sites as directed by their preceptor.

The College of Law will close the campus at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and remain closed on Wednesday. All students, faculty and staff must vacate the building.  Any classes impacted during the closure period will be rescheduled for a later date.

A post storm assessment will determine the status of Thursday and Friday College of Law and College of Pharmacy classes.

Brooksville

The Brooksville Agricultural and Environmental Research Station (BAERS) will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Staff will reassess the schedule for the remainder of the week after the weather system has left the area. 

Jacksonville

The Northeast Florida Pharmacy Practice Center (Jacksonville) will be closed on Wednesday. Clinical Seminar will be canceled. All student pharmacists on rotations are to report to their respective sites as directed by their preceptor. A post storm assessment will determine the status of Thursday and Friday classes.

Davie

The South Florida Pharmacy Practice Center in Davie will continue with normal operations. 

Please check FAMU ALERT, FAMUINFO or visit FAMU.edu, Facebook or Instagram for further updates.

 

10 a.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2023, Update

FAMU Tallahassee Campus Closing 12:30 p.m. Tuesday As Hurricane Idalia Approaches

Florida A&M University will suspend classes and University operations at the Tallahassee main campus, Quincy, and the Viticulture Center from 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 29 through Friday, Sept. 1. The University will reopen for normal operations on Tuesday, September 5.

Drop/Add dates will be extended. One-Stop-Shop will continue 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 5 in the Grand Ballroom. 

The Hub and the Top Café will remain open until 7 p.m. today. Meal accommodations will be made for students daily. Residence halls will be open, and students are urged to shelter in place.

The following closures are in effect:

FAMU DRS

FAMU DRS will close at 1 p.m., Tuesday, August 29 and remain closed on Wednesday, August 30. During that time, all district and school extracurricular and evening activities are suspended. Faculty, parents, and students are asked to monitor the weather conditions at www.famudrs.org. For more information, please call 850-412-5939.

Child Development Center

The Educational Research Center for Child Development (ERCCD) will close at 1. p.m. Tuesday, August 29 and all of Wednesday, August 30.

Crestview

The Durell Peaden Jr. Rural Pharmacy Education Center in Crestview will remain open until otherwise noted. 

Orlando

The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Central Florida Pharmacy Practice sites (Tampa/Orlando) will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Clinical Seminar will be canceled. Student pharmacists on rotations are to report to their respective sites as directed by their preceptor.

 The College of Law will close the campus at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. All students, faculty and staff must vacate the building.  Any classes impacted during the closure period will be rescheduled for a later date.

Brooksville

The Brooksville Agricultural and Environmental Research Station (BAERS) will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Jacksonville

The Northeast Florida Pharmacy Practice Center (Jacksonville) will be closed on Wednesday. Clinical Seminar will be canceled. All student pharmacists on rotations are to report to their respective sites as directed by their preceptor.

Davie

The South Florida Pharmacy Practice Center in Davie will continue with normal operations. 

Please check FAMU ALERT, FAMUINFO or visit FAMU.edu, Facebook or Instagram for further updates.

3 p.m. Monday, August 28, 2023, Update

FAMU Tallahassee Campus Closing Wednesday Ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia

In anticipation of the approaching Tropical Storm Idalia, the Florida A&M University Tallahassee main campus, the Center for Viticulture and Small Fruit Research and Gadsden County facilities will be closed on Wednesday. University dining facilities have instituted plans to provide food and water for students. The University will resume operations as soon as Emergency Management gives the all clear. Meanwhile, students are urged to shelter in place.

The following closures are in effect:

FAMU DRS

FAMU DRS will close at 1 p.m., Tuesday, August 29 and remain closed on Wednesday, August 30. During that time, all district and school extracurricular and evening activities are suspended. Faculty, parents, and students are asked to monitor the weather conditions at www.famudrs.org. For more information, please call 850-412-5939.

Child Development Center

The Educational Research Center for Child Development (ERCCD) will close at 1. p.m. Tuesday, August 29 and all of Wednesday, August 30.

Crestview

The Durell Peaden Jr. Rural Pharmacy Education Center in Crestview will remain open until otherwise noted.

Orlando/Tampa

The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Central Florida Pharmacy Practice sites (Tampa/Orlando) will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Clinical Seminar will be canceled. Student pharmacists on rotations are to report to their respective sites as directed by their preceptor.

In anticipation of the adverse impact of Idalia’s arrival, the College of Law will close the campus at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2023.  All students, faculty and staff must vacate the building.  Any classes impacted during the closure period will be rescheduled for a later date.

Brooksville

The Brooksville Agricultural and Environmental Research Station (BAERS) will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Jacksonville

The Northeast Florida Pharmacy Practice Center (Jacksonville) will be closed on Wednesday. Clinical Seminar will be canceled. All student pharmacists on rotations are to report to their respective sites as directed by their preceptor.

Davie

The South Florida Pharmacy Practice Center in Davie will continue with normal operations.

Please check FAMU ALERT, FAMUINFO or visit FAMU.edu, Facebook or Instagram for further updates.

 

 

Monday, August 28, 1 PM

FAMU Monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia

Florida A&M University is monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia, which is expected to reach hurricane strength as it approaches the Florida Gulf Coast during the next 36 to 48 hours. Residents in Tallahassee and the Big Bend region are expected to experience the impacts of the weather system as early as Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.

The Tallahassee main campus and satellite locations will remain open until further notice. Due to the predicted path of Idalia, students are urged to shelter in place. The University dining facilities will remain open until further notice.

Please check FAMU ALERT, FAMUINFO or visit FAMU.edu, Facebook or Instagram for further updates.

 

Sunday, Aug 27, 6:00 PM

Tropical Storm Idalia

While the weather system has developed into Tropical Storm Idalia, the University is open for business, and classes will be held on Monday. Idalia is expected to become a hurricane on Tuesday while moving north over the eastern Gulf of Mexico. We will continue monitoring the situation and take additional safety measures as necessary.

Regular updates on the storm’s movement can be monitored by visiting the National Hurricane Center’s official website, which is the most reliable source of accurate information about the storm’s trajectory and potential impact.

 We encourage you to refer to our emergency management website for a more comprehensive understanding of the situation, preparedness guidelines, and resources. This resource is designed to give you all the information you need to stay safe and make informed decisions. Additionally, we want to remind you that FAMUALERT – is a vital communications system that delivers timely and accurate information about emergency situations that could impact the university. The FAMU Department of Emergency Management manages this system, along with the FAMU Communications and Information Technology (IT) teams.