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FAMU Rises In 2017 U. S. News & World Report Rankings
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Agricultural and Me- chanical University (FAMU) has risen to the No. 7 spot on U. S. News & World Report’s “Best Historically Black Col- leges and Universities” list. Climbing three spots, the ranking reveals FAMU as No. 1 among public HBCUs and among the “Best National Universities.”
FAMU’s 2017 ranking sur- passed last year’s No. 10 list- ing. The University’s ascension comes as no sur- prise as the rankings’ key measurements include gradu- ation and retention rates – a primary focus of President Elmira Mangum’s admin- istration. Other measures in- clude peer assessment, faculty resources, student selectivity, and financial resources.
According to Dr. Mangum, FAMU earning a 4.1 out of 5 for its peer assessment is a testament to FAMU’s strong
Emerging as the No. 1 Public HBCU
reputation among the HBCU community.
“Moving from No. 10 to No. 7 is validation that FAMU is, in fact, moving forward,” Mangum said. “This rank- ing is the highest we’ve achieved on the U. S. News Best HBCU list in recent his- tory, and I believe it speaks
volumes that the work we are doing is being recognized.”
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SUV Slams Into Home
This was the damage done to a Port Richey home after an SUV slammed into it.
No one was injured early Wednesday when an SUV slammed into a Port Richey home causing extensive dam- age.
The Florida Highway Patrol reported a 23-year-old woman lost control of her 2000 Ford Explorer in the 9200 block of Greenbriar Lane just before 1 a.m.
The SUV hydroplaned and crashed into the house. Troop- ers did not report the cause of
the crash, but they did say it was raining at the time, and the woman was speeding.
Neither the woman or her passenger were injured, and no one inside the home was in- jured.
The driver was cited for driving too fast and not having proof of insurance. Officials did not say whether she will be facing additional charges in the crash.
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