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FL S1876

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shevrin Jones

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 9, 2025, as "FAMU Day" in Florida, recognizing Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's contributions as an outstanding institution of higher education
  • FAMU, founded October 3, 1887, is Florida's only public historically black college and university (HBCU), offering 100 degree programs across 7 colleges and 7 schools
  • Ranked No. 81 among the U.S. News & World Report "Top 100" National Public Universities (up from No. 91), No. 1 public HBCU for the sixth consecutive year, and 3rd among all HBCUs nationally
  • Enrolled more than 9,300 students for the 2024-2025 academic year, received a record 24,300+ applications, and awarded more than 2,100 degrees during 2023-2024
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution, with the Senate seal, be presented to Interim President Dr. Timothy Beard

Legislative Description

FAMU Day

Last Action

Adopted

4/9/2025

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