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Several HBCU Alumni Secure 2025 NFL Roster Spots

The 2025 NFL season will showcase an impressive wave of HBCU talent as alumni from schools across the country earned their place on official 53-man rosters. While only one HBCU player was drafted this year, the resilience, skill, and determination of HBCU athletes once again proved that they belong on football’s biggest stage. This moment […]

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FAMU’s New President Marva Johnson Assembles Leadership Team

A Historic Beginning On August 1, 2025, Marva Johnson, J.D., MBA officially became the 13th president of Florida A&M University (FAMU). Her appointment made history as she became just the second woman to hold the top position at the university. Only weeks into her tenure, Johnson is already shaping her administration. She announced a new

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FAMU Rises to No. 1 in Forbes’ Ranking of HBCU Online Programs

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – July 21, 2025 – Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) has claimed the top spot in Forbes Advisor’s newly released ranking of online programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Recognized for its combination of affordability, student outcomes, and academic quality, FAMU ranks No. 1 among HBCUs offering fully online bachelor’s degrees. Why FAMU Leads

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FAMU Athletic Director Angela Suggs Faces Charges Stemming from Previous Role

Florida A&M University is in the spotlight after its Vice President and Director of Athletics, Angela Adams Suggs, surrendered to authorities on Monday, June 9, facing multiple charges tied to financial misconduct during her time leading the Florida Sports Foundation. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) launched an investigation in November 2024 following a

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Keisha Lance Bottoms, FAMU Alumna and Former Atlanta Mayor, Enters Georgia Governor’s Race

Keisha Lance Bottoms, a proud Florida A&M University alumna, is officially running to become Georgia’s next governor. The former mayor of Atlanta and senior advisor in the Biden administration made the announcement earlier this week, entering a high-stakes 2026 race that could make her the first Black woman ever elected to the position. Bottoms, who

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Last Call for Taste of Tomorrow Scholarship Applications: Deadline Approaching

As the February 10 deadline approaches, students are encouraged to apply for the Taste of Tomorrow Scholarship powered by the PepsiCo Foundation! Interested students should be current sophomores or juniors enrolled full-time at one of the following institutions for the upcoming academic year: Benedict College, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, Jackson

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EWU’s Rev. R.B. Holmes Inducted into FAMU Hall of Fame

Edward Waters University proudly announces the induction of Reverend R.B. Holmes Jr., a longstanding and vital member of its Board of Trustees, into the Florida A&M University Hall of Fame. This honor highlights Rev. Holmes’ exceptional contributions to FAMU and his enduring influence within the community. In a heartfelt response to the recognition, Rev. Holmes

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Florida A&M Volleyball Captures Third SWAC Title in Four Years

Florida A&M University volleyball team added another championship to its record by clinching the Southwestern Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament title with a 3-1 victory over defending champions Jackson State on Sunday at Grambling State’s Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. This triumph marks the Rattlers’ third title in the last four years, having previously secured the

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Florida A&M Student Fights to Establish College Republicans Chapter Amidst Political Isolation

Charrise Lane, a senior at Florida A&M University, is striving to revive the College Republicans chapter at her historically Black university. Still, her efforts face a significant hurdle: finding a faculty advisor, NBC News reports. With most FAMU students registering as Democrats, Lane’s desire to create a space for conservative dialogue has left her feeling

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