Florida Memorial University proudly announces that its athletics program has achieved Gold Status for the NAIA Champions of Character during the 2023-24 school year. Additionally, FMU has been recognized as a Five-Star Institution, exemplifying excellence in character development and community engagement.
Brianne Blades, FMU’s Champions of Character Coordinator, expressed her pride in the student-athletes’ achievement, “Overall, I feel the greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. We are honored to receive gold as an NAIA Five-Star Institution as our student-athletes and coaches have taken time from their busy class and practice schedules to be involved in the community and on campus.”
Institutions are measured on a demonstrated commitment to Champions of Character and earn points in character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character promotion. Institutions earned points based on exceptional student-athlete grade point averages and by having minimal to no ejections during competition throughout the course of the academic year.
Jason Horn, FMU’s Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics, emphasized the collaborative effort behind this accomplishment, “Our coaches and student-athletes actively participate in community service, fostering a strong bond with the City of Miami Gardens and the greater South Florida community. As a beacon for South Florida, we celebrate this achievement. Giving back is not only commendable—it’s essential.”
For more information about the NAIA’s Champions of Character Initiative and to explore previous Five-Star Institutions, visit https://www.naia.org/champions-of-character.
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