FAMU and Lockheed Martin Partner to Support NASA’s Mars Space Exploration Efforts

November (2016)–FAMU signed a historic partnership to provide support through its STEM programs to Lockheed Martin and NASA for upcoming space exploration activities. During the five-year collaboration, Lockheed Martin will provide up to $5 million in funding to FAMU through a series of task orders commissioning work related to Mars space exploration. The contract signing … Continue reading →

FAMU Announces Multimillion-Dollar Initiative for Student Scholarships and Faculty Support at Florida Classic

On Saturday, Nov. 19, at the annual Florida Blue Florida Classic in Orlando, Florida A&M University (FAMU) Interim President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., announced a $5 million initiative to support scholarships for student retention and recruitment, as well as scholastic enhancement and faculty investment. Earlier this week, the FAMU Foundation Board of Directors approved the initiative … Continue reading →

Hampton University Makes HBCU History After Rhodes Trust Names 2nd HU Finalist This Year

November (2016).— Hampton University senior J’Niyah Knox-Wilson walked into a small room at HU’s Freddye T. Davy Honors College, last Friday. With a wide smile, she introduced herself to those sitting around a rectangular table before taking her seat. She seemed confident and well prepared for what was about to take place, a mock interview designed … Continue reading →