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FAMU Foundation Invests in $25M Fearless Fund Venture Capital Firm to Support Women of Color

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The University’s investment will support the Fearless Fund’s mission to address
the disparity that exists in venture capital funding for women of color-led businesses.

Florida A&M University Foundation today announces its investment in the $25 million Fearless Fund, the first venture capital (VC) fund built by women of color, for women of color, and led by two FAMU alumnae, Arian Simone and Ayana Parsons. [Read more…] about FAMU Foundation Invests in $25M Fearless Fund Venture Capital Firm to Support Women of Color

FAMU Joins IBM-HBCU Quantum Center, nation’s first quantum education and research initiative focused on driving diversity and skills development in quantum computing

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The Center, which aims to build skills in quantum computing and increase diversity and inclusion in the field, has nearly doubled membership with the addition of 10 new institutions

Florida A&M University (FAMU) is announcing it has joined the IBM-HBCU Quantum Center, the nation’s first quantum education and research initiative for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) aimed at driving quantum skills development and building a diverse and inclusive quantum workforce. [Read more…] about FAMU Joins IBM-HBCU Quantum Center, nation’s first quantum education and research initiative focused on driving diversity and skills development in quantum computing

FAMU Hosts Howard, Spelman and SCSU Presidents For Black History Month Virtual Town Hall

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Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., will be joined by presidents from Howard University, Spelman College and South Carolina State University (SCSU) for the University’s annual Black History Month Town Hall. [Read more…] about FAMU Hosts Howard, Spelman and SCSU Presidents For Black History Month Virtual Town Hall