State legislators in 2023 proposed plans to establish a Florida Museum of Black History. The legislation, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, created a nine-member task force to provide recommendations for the planning, construction, operation, and administration of the museum. During a meeting in Tallahassee on Friday, April 19, the Task Force placed...Read More
Florida Memorial University’s commemoration of a very special anniversary continues. In March, we acknowledged 145 Years: A Founders’ Day Journey: Honoring Our Legacy, Shaping Our Destiny. FMU has endured many challenges since 1879, but our legacy is built on steadfast dedication and the commitment to instill in our students what it means to be a...Read More
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Florida Memorial University is proud to announce Kevin Herod as the new head coach for the women’s basketball program. With a remarkable 17-year coaching career and a legacy of success, Herod is set to lead the South Florida based program to new heights. “I am deeply grateful for this opportunity,” said Herod. “I want to extend my heartfelt...Read More
YPSILANTI, Mich. – With a final score of 87.95, Florida Memorial had its best finish in program history, earning an eighth-place finish at the 2024 Nfinity NAIA Competitive Cheer National Championship hosted by the Ann Arbor Sports Commission. The 8th annual event concluded Saturday evening inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center on the campus of Eastern Michigan, with St....Read More
FMU’s second annual Writing with Pride Spoken Word Competition was a showcase of verbal intellect. Students with varying majors representing the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Social Sciences took to the mic inside the Nathan Collier Library on Tuesday. Each poem was judged on originality, creativity, impact, and delivery. Here are the...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
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
FMU rounded out the holiday weekend with its participation in Miami’s 47th Annual MLK Parade. The FMU ROAR Marching Band, Athletics, Royal Court, and various volunteers joined the eight-mile parade route along Northwest 54th Street from 10th to 32nd Avenues in Liberty City. This route is significant because it traces the steps that Dr. King...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
