October 2022

Month

FMU holds annual breast cancer walk.
On Thursday, FMU held its annual Breast Cancer Walk. Dozens of students, staff, and faculty members gathered at the Clock Tower Pavilion to start their walk around campus in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many put on their specialty t-shirts and laced up their sneakers to walk in tribute for those who have survived...
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President Biden to visit FMU
PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN TO SPEAK AT FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY NOVEMBER 1 Miami Gardens Fla. (October 27, 2022) – Florida Memorial University will welcome the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, to campus on Tuesday, November 1. In partnership with Florida Grassroots, FMU will host President Biden, along with other special guests, who will...
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Writing With Pride Spoken Word Contest
Spoken Word Contest 1) To enter the contest, you must be a registered student at Florida Memorial University during the fall 2022 semester. 2) Spoken Word is a piece of creative writing that is best delivered through performance. Spoken word includes dramatic scenes, short stories, poetry, memoir, lyrics, or some combination of these genres. 3)...
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Lions late comeback falls short in 31-14 loss to Webber
BABSON PARK, Fla. – Florida Memorial (2-5, 0-3) had its late comeback attempt thwarted in a 31-14 loss to Webber International in Sun Conference play at Warrior Turf Field. FMU got behind early as the Warriors led 10-0 in the first quarter, scoring on a 19-yard field goal, then punching in a two-yard touchdown run...
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FMU Construction Trades Program Graduation
On Monday, 56 students graduated from Florida Memorial University’s Construction Trade Program after successfully completing the14-week course. The program, the first of its kind at a Historically Black College and University in Florida, has been generously funded by The Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee and the Lennar Foundation over the past two years. Jason Jenkins,...
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Florida Memorial University loses to St. Thomas University
Florida Memorial (2-4, 0-2) fell in the Battle of Miami Gardens by the score of 38-7 against St. Thomas at Betty T. Ferguson Stadium in Sun Conference play. FMU battled early on and kept St. Thomas out of the end zone for most of the first quarter, but the Bobcats got on the board with...
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FMU President, Dr. Jaffus Hardrick with Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez.
FMU is proud to be a participating school in Venture Miami’s STEM Scholarship Program, a partnership announced on Wednesday, October 12, by Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez. Venture Miami is an office within the City of Miami focused on improving the City’s standard of living through the creation of jobs, support for innovation, increase in...
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Singer Wille Spence performing
Florida Memorial University extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Willie Spence. His mother, Sharon Singleton-Spence is a graduate of FMU. Spence, 23, who was the American Idol Season 19 runner-up, died in a car accident on Tuesday, October 11. He was one of FMU’s honored guests for Homecoming 2021 and gave...
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FMU Scholar Lounge Wall Signage
El Dorado Furniture donated seven outdoor furniture sets and accessories to Florida Memorial University for the creation of the new FMU Scholars Lounge. Thanks to this generous donation the second-floor breezeway of the FIU/FMU Building has been transformed into a multifunctional space for tutoring, meetings, and relaxation for students, faculty, and staff. The delivery and...
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One of the most memorable moments on the campus of South Florida’s only HBCU is its annual homecoming event. The traditional week of festivities kicks-off on Monday, October 31, and this year’s theme is “Unleash the Lion”. The homecoming game will take place, Saturday, Nov. 5. The Lions will host Ave Maria in Miami Gardens at...
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