Forbes features Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (fondly called “FAMU”) on what distinguishes the university from other universities in its latest issue. Here are the highlights.
On FAMU’s legacy of providing access to a high-quality, affordable education to underserved and underresourced students:
Built on a strong foundation dating back to 1887, Florida A&M University (fondly known as FAMU, pronounced “fam-yew”) maintains many traditional values, all while advancing a distinguished African-American-focused educational institution with approximately 10,000 students from more than 70 countries around the world. FAMU’s mission is to provide an exceptional and affordable education that will help students discover their personal expertise, and launch them into careers that are relevant to their specific talents.
FAMU offers 54 bachelor’s degrees, 29 master’s degrees, three professional degrees and 12 doctoral programs. The faculty and administration promote teaching and research, assuring that students are focused on sustainability and the global community at large.
On FAMU consistently ranking among the best of the best HBCUs:
Recently ranked No. 1 among historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) funded by the National Science Foundation (2015), and No. 5 by Money and ESSENCE magazines as the best college or university for African Americans (2016), Florida A&M University is known for its signature focus on the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. These prestigious academic programs offer specialized concentrations in pharmacy, agribusiness, biological and system engineering, and environmental and health science studies. FAMU is also the home of the impressive and innovative Sustainability Institute.
Forbes also highlights the heavyweight academic curricula at FAMU, the black college’s power president and more. Head over to Forbes to read more.
