We are excited to share the first segment of The 10 Things You Didn’t Know About #Pilots | Sky High IQ a WPBT Ch.2 (PBS) series about careers in aviation has been completed. The March 2025 interview features FMU’s Student Pilot Sarai Stewart and went live on April 26 for World Pilot Day on YouTube. A shorter version is also on...Read More
FMU’s Young Women of Excellence Sweet 16 enjoyed an afternoon of learning about the etiquette of Afternoon Tea. Twenty-five ladies gathered inside the lobby of the Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts that was beautifully transformed into the ideal location for FMU’s inaugural tea party in mid-April. The Sweet 16 received fascinators as tea...Read More
Florida Memorial University held its Honors and Awards Day Ceremony, Tuesday, April 8, in the Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts. The annual event is when FMU recognizes the academic excellence of students who earned the following: President’s List Dean’s List Honor Roll In addition, the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology and its members were recognized. The “It’s Our Time: A Pathway to...Read More
On Thursday, March 20, Florida Memorial University celebrated 146 years of academic excellence! The It’s Our Time: Preserving Our Past, Empowering Our Future Founders’ Day Ceremony was held in the Susie C. Holley Religious Center. Founders’ Day is special because we must never forget the sacrifices made by those who paved the way to establish...Read More
We live in a world where technology has infiltrated all aspects of our lives– social, economic, and personal. Even though the instant gratification that the rise of social media now provides is the norm, it is reassuring to know that there are events that are dedicated to promoting literacy, promoting books, and the creativity of...Read More
Florida Memorial University pulled off the upset, defeating No. 17 Keiser University 18-7 in game one of the weekend series at Silvester Jr. Field in West Palm Beach, Fla. After trailing 1-0 in the first inning, the Lions poured in six runs in the top of the third inning when designated hitter Justin Martinez produced an RBI-single...Read More
The Florida Memorial University competitive cheer team made history on Saturday as they were named 2025 Southern States Athletic Conference Competitive Cheer Champions. The Lions edged out UT Southern in dramatic fashion 93.91 – 93.36 for their first conference championship in program history. As a result, FMU head cheer coach Ayana Harris was named 2025...Read More
Florida Memorial University completed one of its season-long missions by winning the 2024-25 SUN Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament in a convincing 89-63 victory over the defending champions, Southeastern University, at the FMU Wellness Center on Saturday. FMU currently boasts a 23-4 record as they prepare for the first round of the NAIA tournament. “All thanks...Read More
Florida Memorial University is proud to announce the grand opening of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the Sistrunk Marketplace on Monday. FMU is the only historic Black university in South Florida, and it now has a business center in Fort Lauderdale’s oldest African American community, which is named after Dr. James Franklin Sistrunk. Mr. Sistrunk...Read More
Lions, A career in aviation is not for the faint of heart– it takes discipline, focus, and intense concertation in all areas of the industry, but especially for the air traffic controller. The nation’s ATCs ensure the safety of millions of passengers per day, guiding pilots and the planes they fly safely to their destinations. Here at...Read More
