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
President, Dr. Jaffus Hardrick, along with a delegation of 11 FMU’s student leaders traveled to our state’s capital for the 2024 Legislative Session. Now in full swing, the 60-day session began on Tuesday, January 9 and is scheduled to end on Friday, March 8. During this time frame, legislators will be making decisions that will...Read More
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world’s most beloved dance companies, is filled with unforgettable performances by a company of extraordinary dancers. You can see the company’s 65th season Feb. 2-3, 2024, which will include new works along with Alvin Ailey’s must-see masterpiece Revelations, which is an homage to the rich cultural...Read More
When it comes to racial equity, which is the process of eliminating racial disparities and improving outcomes for everyone, many who live in Miami-Dade County may not know there is a coalition ready to assist. On Wednesday, the FMU Social Justice Institute hosted the Equity and Advocacy Collective (EAC) in the Smith Conference Center to...Read More
The annual Martin Luther King Holiday Observance has deep significance for Florida Memorial University. It’s a time to celebrate, commemorate, and reflect on the life and legacy of a man who was committed to the promise of equality for all people. Last week, Florida Memorial University hosted the second annual Bishop Victor T. Curry MLK...Read More
It’s out with the old and in with the new in 2024! The JC Sams Student Activity Center has entered the second phase of renovation with the arrival and soon to be installed new lounge sofas, tables, and chairs for the spring semester. The more than 300 furniture pieces that arrived last week, will help...Read More
Lions! Homecoming 2023: Awakening of the Lion was jammed with a little bit of everything for everybody. It truly takes a team to execute one of Florida Memorial University’s most anticipated annual events! Homecoming photos can be downloaded from FMU’s official account. Tuesday Igniting the Pride Wednesday The Oasis Sneaker Ball & Met Gala Thursday...Read More
When it comes to tech, students at Florida Memorial University are blazing their own dynamic trail. FMU was one of 25 HBCUs to take part in the BLACK ENTERPRISE 8th Annual BE Smart Hackathon, hosted by American Airlines in Fort Worth, Texas, on Nov. 5. Florida Memorial & Friends, a combined team of three FMU students, a Spelman...Read More
UpSkill Miami: New skills, new opportunities The Construction Trades Program at Florida Memorial University includes an electrical component in collaboration with United Way Miami to help create pathways and opportunities for those with an interest in the electrical trades through their UpSkill Miami workforce development initiatives. For more than 144 years, Florida Memorial University has...Read More
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. | The Lions earned their seventh win of the season in dramatic fashion in a 2-1 victory over SCAD Savannah at Dr. Lester Brown Park to wrap up homecoming weekend. Florida Memorial took an early advantage in the ninth minute when Brad Tulley finished a ball from Tramaine Lawson to earn his fifth goal of the...Read More
