Follow our HBCU Choir feature throughout Black Music Month at #TJMBMM18. For years, the Florida A&M University Music Program has educated thousands of singers and musicians who have gone on to share their talents with the world. Each year, over 500 students participate in music ensembles at the university and can participate in nearly 20 ensembles […]
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FAMU Launches Search for Candidates for Five Key Academic Leadership Posts
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) is seeking exemplary candidates for several deans’ positions as well as the superintendent of the FAMU Developmental Research School. A national search is underway for the deans of the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication; College of Education; College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and College of Science […]
#TJFBHM18: Keisha Lance Bottoms, FAMU Grad & Leader of Atlanta
Today in Black History we recognize Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Keisha Lance Bottoms is an African-American politician, lawyer, and newly elected mayor of Atlanta. Before her 26% victory in 2017, Bottoms’ long track record of service proves she is qualified to lead and serve Georgia’s capital. Bottoms has run a private law practice for over […]
#TJFBHM18: Anika Noni Rose, Actress and Florida A&M Grad
Anika Noni Rose is an actress and singer. The Connecticut-born star began her acting career in high school and continued pursuing her acting passion at Florida A&M University. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in theatre and studied drama at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, California. At the beginning of her career, she […]
FAMU Homecoming Week to Celebrate 130 Years of Excellence with Caring
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Thousands of alumni from across the U.S. will converge upon the Capital City next week to join Florida A&M University (FAMU) students, faculty and staff in celebrating the University’s annual Homecoming Week celebration. Scheduled for October 8-October 15, this year’s Homecoming theme is “A FAMUly Reunion: Celebrating 130 Years of Excellence,” honoring […]
FAMU Receives Grant from Intel to Promote Diversity in Technology
Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced today that it is receiving a grant from Intel Corporation to expand pathways for more women and underrepresented minorities to enter and succeed in tech fields. The partnership is a part of the Intel Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Grant Program, which was developed to increase the number of […]