As new students head to FAMU this fall to experience the joys and challenges of life in college, there are many things they’ll learn about themselves and the school. Whether you’re a new student, local resident or just someone with an interest in the school here are a few facts about FAMU that you might not have learned.
1. FAMU has a long history as a traditionally black school. Founded in 1887, the history of this school goes back over a century and is intertwined with the history of African Americans in this country. While the school is no longer segregated, it still stands as one of the best schools for black students in the country, producing the largest numbers of African American graduates and even being named the top school for African American students in the country.
2. It has medical and technological programs that are second to none. If you’re headed to FAMU for these fields you likely have an idea of their standings but you may not know the numbers. Programs at the school have won numerous awards and accolades, being named one of the most Innovative Colleges” in the area of technology transfer, achieving 100 percent passage rate on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination, and 100 percent passage rate on the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, achievements that are nothing to scoff at.
3. The Black Archives Research Center and Museum contains one of the largest collections of African-American artifacts in the South. No education at FAMU would be complete without at least one trip to this on-campus museum. With artificats worth millions of dollars that have been lent to some of the top museums in the nation, get your money’s worth by learning about all this museum has to offer.
4. The Marching 100 is considered one of the nation’s top collegiate musical ensembles. In 1992 the band was named the “Best Marching Band in the Nation” by Sports Illustrated and later that seasoned performed at the inauguration of former President Bill Clinton. Of course, this was not to be their only inaugural performance, as the band also played at President Barack Obama’s inauguration this past year.
5. Much of the school’s campus is designated as a national historic district. Because of the rich history of the school, in 1996 a large portion of FAMU’s campus, around Martin Luther King Boulevard was designated a historic district. This includes 370 acres of campus and over 14 historically significant buildings, ensuring that students will have a long and proud history to look back on as they head to courses this fall.
This post was contributed by Jill Gordon, who writes about the online college . She welcomes your feedback at Jill.Gordon25@ yahoo.com.
Pictured: FAMU Pharmacy building (1986).
1. FAMU has a long history as a traditionally black school. Founded in 1887, the history of this school goes back over a century and is intertwined with the history of African Americans in this country. While the school is no longer segregated, it still stands as one of the best schools for black students in the country, producing the largest numbers of African American graduates and even being named the top school for African American students in the country.
2. It has medical and technological programs that are second to none. If you’re headed to FAMU for these fields you likely have an idea of their standings but you may not know the numbers. Programs at the school have won numerous awards and accolades, being named one of the most Innovative Colleges” in the area of technology transfer, achieving 100 percent passage rate on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination, and 100 percent passage rate on the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, achievements that are nothing to scoff at.
3. The Black Archives Research Center and Museum contains one of the largest collections of African-American artifacts in the South. No education at FAMU would be complete without at least one trip to this on-campus museum. With artificats worth millions of dollars that have been lent to some of the top museums in the nation, get your money’s worth by learning about all this museum has to offer.
4. The Marching 100 is considered one of the nation’s top collegiate musical ensembles. In 1992 the band was named the “Best Marching Band in the Nation” by Sports Illustrated and later that seasoned performed at the inauguration of former President Bill Clinton. Of course, this was not to be their only inaugural performance, as the band also played at President Barack Obama’s inauguration this past year.
5. Much of the school’s campus is designated as a national historic district. Because of the rich history of the school, in 1996 a large portion of FAMU’s campus, around Martin Luther King Boulevard was designated a historic district. This includes 370 acres of campus and over 14 historically significant buildings, ensuring that students will have a long and proud history to look back on as they head to courses this fall.
This post was contributed by Jill Gordon, who writes about the online college . She welcomes your feedback at Jill.Gordon25@ yahoo.com.
Pictured: FAMU Pharmacy building (1986).
Both of my children graduated from FAMU and are doing very well. FAMU gave them that foundation and a sense of pride that is very hard to describe. Lets just say that they both feel that FAMU is the best thing this side of heaven.
ReplyDeleteFAMU, thank you from the bottom of my heart for educating & preparing my children to face ANY challenge in the world.
As a token of our gratitude, I will continue to send my financial support on a monthly basis, just like I have for the past 20 years.
FAMU IS THE GREATEST!!