Miami Gardens Fla. (September 13, 2022) – With more than 1,100 students on the campus of Florida Memorial University for the new academic year, FMU is pleased to announce it has exceeded its 2022-2023 enrollment goal. In addition, FMU welcomes the Class of 2026, the largest freshman class for the university in 15 years. “To […]
The Florida Memorial Lions football team fell 27-13 in non-conference action at Victory Field, where both teams combined for nearly 1,000 yards of total offense. Although both teams play in the Sun Conference; only the rematch at Betty T. Ferguson Stadium on Oct. 29 will count as a conference game. Southeastern scored on its opening […]
Florida Memorial suffered its first loss of the season as it fell 86-0 on the road against NCAA FCS opponent Southern University at A.W. Mumford Stadium. The Lions defense struggled in the opening quarter, giving up 42 points to the Jags. On the offensive end, quarterback Antoine Williams completed 9-of-21 passes for just 26 yards, including […]
Miami Dade College and a group of local partners have been awarded $10 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to implement Miami Tech Works as part of the Good Jobs Challenge. Miami Tech Works is a partnership to serve thousands of South Florida residents with opportunities to receive training and job placement services […]
On Thursday, Florida Memorial University welcomed the class of 2026 to the pride! The “Elevating Minds, Transforming Lives” Convocation Ceremony was held in the FMU Wellness Center. More than 600 freshmen, FMU’s largest class in 15 years, listened to words of motivation from keynote speaker Freddie Figgers. Figgers is an inventor, computer programmer and entrepreneur, […]
It was an amazing finish at the Big Cat Classic! On Saturday, the FMU Lions clawed down the Edward Waters Tigers– taking the win 39 to 34 and earning Head Coach Bobby Rome his first career victory at FMU. More than 1,400 people packed the stands at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex in Miami […]
There are university homecomings, then there is the FMU homecoming! One of the most memorable moments on the campus of South Florida’s only HBCU is its annual homecoming event. The traditional week of festivities kicks-off on Monday, October 31, and this year’s theme is “Unleash the Lion”. The university’s homecoming committee is working hard to […]
Lions, Exciting news from the White House concerning the cost of your education! On Wednesday, President Biden officially announced that his administration is forgiving up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt for borrowers making less than $125,000 annually. Here’s the breakdown of the three-part plan and what this would mean for you and your […]
The Lions and Tigers will battle it out on the gridiron on Saturday, August 27, when Florida Memorial University hosts in-state HBCU rival Edward Waters University in the second football meeting of the “Big Cat Classic.” These big cats will go head-to-head in South Florida at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 NW 199th […]
The FMU Lions have been training hard with new head coach Bobby Rome II for the official start of the 2022 college football season on Saturday, August 27, against Edward Waters University at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 NW 199th Street in Miami Gardens. Coach Rome is eager to lead the Lions in […]