The U.S. military is turning to interdisciplinary teams of students from Florida Polytechnic University to help solve some of its most pressing challenges. [Read more…] about National security partnership has Florida Poly students solving military problems
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FAMU Students Place Second in ‘Moguls In the Making’ Competition
Florida A&M University (FAMU) placed second in the 2020 Moguls in the Making, a Shark Tank style business plan pitch competition that offers 50 historically Black college and university (HBCU) students an opportunity to learn and practice vital business skills. [Read more…] about FAMU Students Place Second in ‘Moguls In the Making’ Competition
FAMU-FSU Engineering Partners with ASTERIX To Build Pipeline Of Diversity In STEM Workforce
By Trisha Radulovich
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering faculty members are part of a new Florida International University (FIU)-led consortium of universities, private and public partners, who received a $4.9 million grant from the Department of Energy to help fill the need for more diversity in the STEM workforce. [Read more…] about FAMU-FSU Engineering Partners with ASTERIX To Build Pipeline Of Diversity In STEM Workforce
Florida House Speaker-designate Sprowls Partners with Spectrum to Help Local School Close Digital Divide
Tarpon Springs Elementary School today received a $5,000 check presented by Speaker-designate Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, and Spectrum in an effort to help close the digital divide in Pinellas County. [Read more…] about Florida House Speaker-designate Sprowls Partners with Spectrum to Help Local School Close Digital Divide
Gates Foundation Announces $1.5 million Support For FAMU COVID-19 Testing Lab
Florida A&M University (FAMU) received $1.5 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to operate its own COVID-19 testing lab and serve as a hub for other historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in Florida. [Read more…] about Gates Foundation Announces $1.5 million Support For FAMU COVID-19 Testing Lab
FAMU Lifts Student Curfew
The Florida A&M University curfew will be lifted today, Friday, October 9, 2020, since the positivity rate has declined to a manageably low level. [Read more…] about FAMU Lifts Student Curfew
FAMU Doubles COVID-19 Testing Capabilities by Joining Thermo Fisher Scientific Initiative for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Florida A&M University (FAMU) will expand its COVID-19 testing capabilities two-fold as the latest academic institution that joins a growing list of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) benefiting from Thermo Fisher Scientific’s $25 million donation of diagnostic equipment, test kits and related supplies. [Read more…] about FAMU Doubles COVID-19 Testing Capabilities by Joining Thermo Fisher Scientific Initiative for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
FAMU National Alumni Association Raises More than $500K, Extends Birthday Celebration Campaign
Florida A&M University (FAMU) National Alumni Association (NAA) received more than $500,000 in donations during a weekend fundraising effort as part of Founders’ Day activities. [Read more…] about FAMU National Alumni Association Raises More than $500K, Extends Birthday Celebration Campaign
FAMU Announces Changes To Spring 2021 Semester Calendar
Maurice Edington, Ph.D., provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, issued the following statement regarding changes to the Spring 2021 Semester Calendar: [Read more…] about FAMU Announces Changes To Spring 2021 Semester Calendar
FloridaShines has helpful tips to complete the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on Oct. 1, and it’s important for students to apply as soon as possible so they don’t miss out on the best financial assistance packages. [Read more…] about FloridaShines has helpful tips to complete the FAFSA