Florida A&M University

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, commonly known as Florida A&M University or FAMU, is a public, historically black university in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. Florida A&M University was founded on the highest of seven hills in Tallahassee, Florida on October 3, 1887. It is one of the largest historically black universities in the United States by enrollment. It is a member institution of the State University System of Florida, as well as one of the state's land grant universities, and is accredited to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The university is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

In 2015, the National Science Foundation ranked Florida A&M University as the #1 HBCU in the nation for total research and development expenditures.

History

On October 3, 1887, the State Normal College for Colored Students began classes, and became a land grant university four years later when it received $7,500 under the Second Morrill Act, and its name was changed to State Normal and Industrial College for Colored Students. However, it was not an official institution of higher learning until the 1905 Buckman Act, which transferred control from the Department of Education to the Board of Control, creating what was the foundation for the modern Florida A&M University. This same act is responsible for the creation of the University of Florida and Florida State University from their previous institutions. In 1909, the name of the college was once again changed to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes, and in 1953 the name was finally changed to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Florida A&M is the only publicly funded historically black college or university in the state of Florida.

Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague

The Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (Czech: Filmová a televizní fakulta Akademie múzických umění v Praze) or FAMU is one of the oldest film schools in the world. Located in Prague, Czech Republic, FAMU was founded in 1946 as one of three branches of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. The teaching language at most of programs at FAMU is Czech, but FAMU offers also programs in English: summer workshops, one-year Academy Program, Special Productions - or MFA program Cinema in Digital Media. According to The Hollywood Reporter weekly, FAMU is the best film school in Europe and No. 11 in the world.

FAMU’s main building is situated in an attractive location in the historic centre of Prague. The school includes Studio FAMU, a production and postproduction facility with fully equipped sound stages and TV studios and continuously innovated technology for realising student works. Each autumn, FAMU organises the Famufest festival, a showcase of its students’ current work as well as an accompanying cultural programme and visits by prominent figures in filmmaking.

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Charlie Ward introduced as FAMU coach

The Capital Journal 22 Apr 2025
Charlie Ward’s return to Florida A&M feels less like a career move and more like destiny fulfilled On Monday at the Al Lawson Center, the Heisman Trophy winner, national champion quarterback, and former NBA veteran stood proudly in orange and ....

FAMU football loses All-SWAC defensive lineman James Ash to the Auburn Tigers

Tallahassee Democrat 22 Apr 2025
The Tampa native has been at FAMU since the 2022 season after transferring from Wake Forest ... For his career at FAMU, Ash had 86 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and even an interception.

Charlie Ward signals community commitment to new chapter as FAMU's new men's basketball coach

Tallahassee Democrat 21 Apr 2025
Charlie Ward’s first address as FAMU’s men’s basketball coach. Charlie Ward is the head coach of the FAMU Rattlers men’s basketball team ... Ward replaces former FAMU basketball coach Patrick Crarey II, who left for Grambling State on April 11.

FAMU women's tennis team claims the 2025 SWAC Championship; second title in three years

Tallahassee Democrat 20 Apr 2025
FAMU tennis coach Nikki Houston previews the 2025 SWAC Tournament. Nikki Houston is the head coach of the FAMU Rattlers women's tennis team ... It’s FAMU’s second SWAC title in three years, winning it in 2023.

FAMU baseball swept in Easter weekend SWAC series vs Bethune-Cookman, drops in SWAC standings

Tallahassee Democrat 20 Apr 2025
FAMU baseball coach Jamey Shouppe on sweeping Prairie View A&M. Jamey Shouppe is the head coach of FAMU’s baseball team ... FAMU also had more errors than Bethune-Cookman, with six to the Wildcats’ four.

FAMU football standout tight end Koby Gross enters the NCAA Transfer Portal

Tallahassee Democrat 20 Apr 2025
FAMU TE Koby Gross on energy, leading, and QBs of spring practice. Koby Gross is a tight end for FAMU football ... Gross, a graduate student from San Ramon, California, has been on the FAMU football team since 2022 after transferring from Florida State.

'Just what he means to the community of basketball': Charlie Ward era set to start at FAMU

Tallahassee Democrat 20 Apr 2025
The press conference will be five days after his hiring was supposed to become official during a FAMU Board of Trustees meeting last Wednesday ... FAMU went 14-17 under Crarey.

‘Deeply saddened’: FAMU to hold campus safety town hall after FSU mass shooting on campus

Tallahassee Democrat 19 Apr 2025
The announcement was shared in a message from FAMU interim President Timothy Beard, where he said the town hall will be held sometime next week in partnership with the university’s Student Government Association.

Ward to coach FAMU

The Buffalo News 18 Apr 2025
Former Florida State dual-sport star and 1993 Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward is set to become the new men's basketball coach at Florida A&M University ....

FAMU tennis headed to New Orleans to recapture SWAC Tournament championship trophy

Tallahassee Democrat 18 Apr 2025
FAMU tennis coach Nikki Houston previews the 2025 SWAC Tournament. Nikki Houston is the head coach of the FAMU Rattlers women's tennis team ... When FAMU and Southern played during the regular season, the Rattlers came out on top with a 4-1 victory.

FAMU football starting receiver Quan Lee announces he'll enter the NCAA Transfer Portal

Tallahassee Democrat 18 Apr 2025
FAMU football coach James Colzie III comments on 2025 spring game. James Colzie III is the head coach of the FAMU Rattlers football team ... He was a member of FAMU’s 2023 Black College Football National Championship team.

College basketball 2025 coaching changes: Charlie Ward hired by FAMU; details on Creighton's succession plan

CBS Sports 18 Apr 2025
FAMU is on its third coach in as many seasons after failing to come to a contract negotiation with Crarey, who is off to Grambling State ... What a massive W for FAMU, and the latest example of an HBCU ...

Florida A\u0026M softball series schedule vs Bethune-Cookman modified amid Florida State shooting

Tallahassee Democrat 18 Apr 2025
FAMU closed its campus on Friday, April 18, which included athletic events ... “In light of this tragedy, FAMU will close campus on Friday, with athletic activities to resume on Saturday,” FAMU interim President Dr.
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