Under the leadership of FMU’s President, Dr. Jaffus Hardrick, the ROAR Marching Band received some exciting news! Thanks to Dr. Hardrick’s decades long friendship with philanthropist and dedicated supporter of the arts, Rose Ellen Greene, the university received a $170,000 donation. Ms. Greene has had a life-long commitment to the arts and education, and stated...Read More
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. | Florida Memorial University announces the hiring of Nancy Sikobe as head volleyball coach. The former Kenyan volleyball national team captain brings over 14 years of leadership experience to Miami Gardens, including playing at the highest level as well as coaching multiple teams to conference championship games at various HBCUs. “I’ve been following...Read More
IMPORTANT LINKS Graduation Application Order Cap and Gown Graduation FAQs Alumni GRADUATION CHECKLIST Graduation Tickets Tickets are required for the guests of graduation candidates to attend the ceremony. Each graduation candidate will receive five tickets only. Tickets are not required for infants and small toddlers who will remain in an adult’s lap for the duration...Read More
BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY Florida Memorial University’s graduating candidates, faculty, and staff traditionally gather on the Thursday before Commencement for the Baccalaureate ceremony in the Susie C. Holley Religious Center. The Baccalaureate is led by the Dean of Campus Ministry. This year’s ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 9, 2024. BACCALAUREATE SPEAKER 2024 Elder Dr. Kenneth A....Read More
POLICY AND SECURITY FMU Security Due to the proximity of the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport guests will NOT be allowed to bring helium ballons or remote-controlled vehicles of any kind onto the campus of Florida Memorial University. The Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport is a joint civil-military airport operated by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department and is...Read More
Volunteers The invitation to volunteer is being extended to all faculty, staff, and students to help make this event a roaring success for our future graduates. Faculty please consult with your immediate supervisor for any operations specific to your department on commencement day. Please note, compensatory time-off is in the form of paid time off...Read More
SPRING COMMENCEMENT 2024 Live Stream Information If you are unable to attend the ceremony, which starts at 8:00 a.m. in the Wellness Center, the program will be streamed live via HBCU League Pass+. Please click here, and scroll down to Florida Memorial University’s channel 105 to watch the livestream. Photos & Video Photographers and videographers...Read More
BRUNSWICK, Ga. | No. 17 Florida Memorial returned to the win column as they completed the season sweep with a 67-61 victory over Coastal Georgia. The win catapults FMU to 19 overall wins for the year. FMU was led by power forward Felix Uadiale who finished with a game-high 21 points on a perfect 8-of-8 shots from the...Read More
Florida Memorial University was established in 1879, and has been a model of resilience, security, and entrepreneurship from its foundation (prior to the birth of Miami) to its move during the Civil Rights Era to Miami Gardens, Fla., the largest Black majority city south of Atlanta. FMU’s leadership continues today as it addresses the needs...Read More
Opportunity for FMU Students to attend the ISACA South Florida 17th Annual WOW Conference! The cost of the conference is $200, but students can attend at a discounted rate of $25.00. Each year, the South Florida Chapter of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, now in its 45th year, extends eight scholarships to students...Read More
