For Florida A&M University Rattlers near and far, Oct. 3 marks a day of celebration as they honor the institution’s 138th anniversary. To commemorate the special occasion, FAMU officials and members of the university’s Student Government Association hosted the annual Founders Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Eternal Flame Oct. 1 ahead of the university’s birthday on Oct. 3. Former FAMU President Larry Robinson and former interim President Timothy Beard joined President Marva Johnson during the ceremony. “What was created 138 years ago planted a seed of hope that has blossomed into a legacy of opportunity,” Johnson said in a university release. “It started humbly, with just 15 students and
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