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Technolij Innovation Center to open at Florida Memorial University to create the next generation of South Florida's technologists, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

Ted Lucas and Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert III, set to host "Beginner's Guide to Web 3.0: Non-Fungible Token, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency" workshop

Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III is hosting “Beginner’s Guide to Web 3.0: Non-Fungible Token (NFT), Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency”

President Joe Biden has lashed out at Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as “Donald Trump incarnate,” zeroing in on a potential 2024 GOP presidential contender as he campaigns for Democrats facing uphill fights in next week’s midterm election.

Three South Florida colleges are hosting voter registration drives Tuesday in honor of National Voter Registration Day.

Florida Memorial University, community leaders hold special memorial service to celebrate the life of Jason Jenkins.

The only historically Black university in South Florida is hoping to soon be upgraded from probation to good standing by its accreditation body.

Florida Memorial University on pins and needles over future by at MiamiTodayNews.com.

A former Broward high school coach and educator is no longer allowed to teach in any Florida public school in Florida, after a state investigation concluded he acted inappropriately with multiple female students.

By Mrs. Bobby J. Scarlett, Regional Vice President, Women’s Auxiliary, Florida General Baptist Convention, Inc. The Florida General Baptist Convention in conjunction with Florida Memorial University virtually celebrated the 65th Annual Donation Day on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Florida Memorial University, a private, coeducational, and Baptist-affiliated institution that has the distinction of being one of the oldest academic centers in the state, and the only Historically Black University in South Florida. During the Annual Donation Day Ceremony, on November 23, 2021, The Florida General Baptist Convention reported a total of $87,956.00 with contributions continuing to be received. Zion Northeast Coast Baptist Association – $5,350.00, Moderator – Dr. Douglas A. Hamilton, Rev. Michael Mitchell, Moderator ElectDistrict President – Mrs. Brenda Badger Cusack and the top contributing church with $3,000.00 was Mt Zion Missionar

MIAMI,FL — In their efforts to level the playing field and provide HBCU students the opportunity to be a part of the Fintech movement, George Trosley III and the Jungle Freaks team will be granting Florida Memorial University a donation in the amount of $100,000 for the development of their ITE Fintech center. The programs produced at FMU are geared to provide their students in-depth knowledge needed to create decentralized applications, and to contribute to the development of the blockchain and fintech community overall-thus creating a solid foundation for financial literacy, wellness and resilience among Black and brown students during the early stages of the adoption of cryptocurrencies. I’d like to see other businesses join in on our vision and consider contributing.”As an NFT Project, the Jungle Freaks’ goal as a community is to continue to make these types of donations and to continue to generate awareness for such programs. In September, when the first Jungle Freaks’ roadmap was released, there was a function included for charitable donations where holders in the NFT community would vet organizations and vote to select which ones would receive funds that have been generated from art sales. “The University is grateful for the support of Jungle Freaks NFT and Mr. George Trosley, III,” says Cory Witherspoon, Vice President of University Advancement at FMU, “Jungle Freaks NFT’s commitment to this project is an investment in our students and community

Florida Memorial scored 20 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to earn the historic victoryBy J.T. Wilcox, Sports Information DirectorMIAMI – Trailing 31-14 with less than 13 minutes left in its first-ever homecoming football game, Florida Memorial University(FMU) needed to do something historic if it was going to rally back to win. Florida Memorial completed its rally midway through the fourth, taking advantage of a short field following a Webber International fumble at its own 11-yard line. Prior to 2021, Florida Memorial University would culminate its homecoming in the spring. Florida Memorial (2-8, 1-4 Mid-South Conference Sun Division) did have a positive start to Saturday’s game.

Florida Memorial had its best showing of the season Saturday and nearly toppled No. Florida Memorial started what it hoped would be its game-winning drive with 1:14 to play at its own 16-yard line. With Williams out of the game due to an injury, the Lions’ final offensive drive had to be quarterbacked by freshman Alexander Law. Prior to leaving the game, Williams had one of his most productive days leading FMU’s offense. Young led Florida Memorial (0-6, 0-2 Mid-South Conference Sun Division) in rushing yards with 85 on a team-high 18 carries.

Florida Memorial University battles through probation by at MiamiTodayNews.com.

While Williams threw for 262 passing yards, the Lions only produced 16 rushing yards on 30 attempts. Williams finished 16-for-31 with a touchdown and zero interceptions but did have a fumble lost. Instead, the Bobcats went on a 7-play, 74-yard scoring drive in the final 1:30 of the half that put the Lions in a 28-16 hole. Linebacker Joshua Mimms led Florida Memorial with 7 total tackles; defensive back Jamari Goodgame finished with 6 total stops; and Darius Conley added 5 tackles. Saturday’s game, which Florida Memorial obliged St. Thomas University’s request to reschedule from its original October 16th date to accommodate the Bobcats’ scheduling issue, was a historic event as it was the first-ever football game between the neighboring schools.

We talked at halftime about getting ourselves in position to pull away from [Edward Waters] and not leaving it up to one play or that they could still be in the game and unfortunately that’s what happened to us. We didn’t put ourselves in position enough offensively – scoring points – to put [Edward Waters] away. After the team’s first touchdown drive – a 10-play, 83-yard drive which Akin Liverpool punctuated with a 5-yard scoring run – a botched snap during the extra point kick left the score 6-0. It was a blocked punt that Edward Waters was able to recover in the end zone that gave the Tigers their first points of the day. Follow Florida Memorial University Athletics on social mediaInstagram: @GoFMULions/@FMULionsFB | Twitter: @GoFMULions/@FMULionsFB | YouTube: Official FMU Lions

A year after Florida Memorial University’s football program had its “rebirth” season – the program’s first football season after a 62-year hiatus – derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lions are ready to take the field again this coming fall. Having released its 2021 football schedule during the spring, FMU announced the kickoff times for all 11 of its games this coming season Friday afternoon. All FMU’s home football games, which will be played at Nathaniel “Traz” Powell Stadium, are set to kick off at 1:30 p.m. Head coach Tim “Ice” Harris Sr. and his team will also have a couple games under the “Saturday Night Lights”. Florida Memorial University’s first football homecoming is slated for the week of Saturday, November 6th when the Lions host Webber International University.

Brennan Walker chose a Florida HBCU because he sought “to be surrounded by new people.” A Black teenager who made national headlines after being shot at by a white Michigan homeowner when he knocked on his door graduated from high school this weekend — a semester early. Brennan Walker was 14 in April 2018 when he was shot at by Jeff Zeigler after missing his bus to school and knocking on the door of the man’s Rochester Hills home to ask for directions to Rochester High.

Florida Memorial University and law firm, Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman (WSHC+B), will kickstart the FMU Legal Scholars Pipeline Program

Una enfermera del Jackson Memorial Hospital está arrestada por presuntamente grabar videos en los que amenaza con matar a la vicepresidenta de los Estados Unidos, Kamala Harris.

Florida Memorial University fans will get the opportunity to do that when the Lions’ football program hosts its first-ever “Blue vs. White” intrasquad spring football game on April 16th at Nathaniel “Traz” Powell Stadium. Fans will also be treated to a performance by Florida Memorial University’s marching band “The Roar”, as well as the Lions cheerleaders. “The team has been working really hard through our spring practices, I feel like the guys are accepting coaching, learning, and getting better each day. The team will have gone through 34 sessions, 15 of which being official practices while the others were walk-throughs, concluding with April 16th’s spring game. Also, the spring game will be the third scrimmage that the team has this spring; the first two were at Hadley Park and Gibson Park, but were closed to the public.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 (Miami Gardens, Florida) — Effective, April 13, Florida Memorial University will serve as a designated, state-sponsored COVID-19 vaccination site for our campus and local community, operational from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Our FMU site, located on the Southside of the Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts, will be managed by the World Safe First Organization, a state-authorized provider. As of now, appointments are not required, and the Moderna vaccine is available on a first-come, first-served basis to individuals 18 and older. Here are some helpful tips for visiting FMU’s vaccination site:Do not come for a vaccine if you are not feeling well or experiencing any symptoms ofCOVID-19. Please share this information with family and friends, as we encourage all those in our community to get vaccinated and stay healthy and safe.

By Opal ComfortMIAMI GARDENS, FL – Florida Memorial University held its annual Honors and Awards Ceremony both in person and digitally. She is a biomedical scientist and advocate for inclusion who has carved her niche at the intersection of science, health, and social change. She is a proud alumna of Morgan State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, and the University of Miami, where she earned her Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. Kilan is currently a postdoctoral researcher in the University of Miami School of Education and Human Development and the Inaugural Director of the First Star National STEAM Academy. Dr. Jacqueline Hill, Dean of the School of Education at FMU said, “Honors and Awards Day was an opportunity to showcase academic excellence and resilience despite COVID-19.”

FMU graduates are the first and second African-American females to earn a doctorate in nuclear chemistry. From Opal ComfortMIAMI GARDENS, FL – Florida Memorial University is celebrating winning $199,999 grant award for scholarships and support to increase the number of students in its Radiobiology program. Undergraduate Nuclear Science programs in Radiochemistry and Radiobiology have been established at Florida Memorial University (FMU) since 2007 and 2010 respectively. Currently, FMU channels all of its students who desire to major in chemistry to the Radiochemistry concentration whereas Radiobiology is one concentration among two in biology. The current grant intends to build upon this decade long legacy and to firmly establish these Undergraduate Nuclear Science programs in Radiochemistry and Radiobiology which been established at Florida Memorial University (FMU) since 2007 and 2010 respectively.

Grow with GoogleMIAMI GARDENS, FL — Florida Memorial University has been selected by Google, in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), to participate in the Grow with Google’s (GwG) HBCU Career Readiness Program. A diverse workforce makes a stronger American workforce.” Dr. Jaffus Hardrick, President, Florida Memorial University“We are thrilled to be the recipients of the Grow with Google TMCF HBCU Career Readiness Program and to make these resources available for our students here at Florida Memorial University. The long-term benefits to their career trajectories will be incredibly impactful.” Dr. Tameka Hobbs, Associate Provost, Florida Memorial University. During the 2020-2021 school year, the program will launch at 20+ institutions and train 20,000 Black students on professional digital skills. Opportunity to contribute to a playbook that will then be used to scale Grow with Google’s HBCU Career Readiness Program to all 100+ HBCUs, allowing us to extend GwG’s reach to 100,000 HBCU students.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) came together this past Sunday to spread holiday cheer! We took charge and gave out over 700 boxes of food which included dairy, fruit, poultry, and gift cards for turkeys! Thanks to partnerships with the Broward County HBCU Consortium, Feeding South Florida, South Florida Porsche Club, Good Image Incorporated, and Parks and Recreation of Fort Lauderdale for the opportunity to go forth and serve! A special THANK YOU to volunteers from Alabama State University, Alcorn State University, Allen University, Bethune Cookman University, Florida A&M University, Florida Memorial University, Hampton University, Jackson State University, Savannah State University, Southern University, Tennessee State University, and Tuskegee University for giving of your time. This event was successful because of your collective effort and feat to serve our community.

Another change occurred in 2004 in December- the institution’s charter was amended and the name Florida Memorial University adopted. Several phones calls to the office of the Westside Gazette says that there is a concern of a COVID-19 epidemic at Florida Memorial University, and that several of the infected are student-athletes. The Saturday, Oct. 10 football matchup between Florida Memorial University and St. for Nov. 21 due to COVID-19 related concerns, both institutions announced on Tuesday. “These are challenging times and we have to remain flexible in our scheduling,” Florida Memorial University Director of Athletics Ernest T. Jones said. “Since February, Florida Memorial University has been transparent and aggressive about communicating its goals and intentions regarding the safety of the University family (www.fmuniv.edu/coronavirus).

Published: May 20, 2020, 9:23 am Updated: May 23, 2020, 4:23 pmPEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Singer Betty Wright was remembered at a funeral service Saturday in South Florida. Florida Memorial University partnered with Local 10 to stream it. A replay can be seen below:Betty Wright Funeral WATCH LIVE: Funeral service for Miami music legend Betty Wright Read more: A personal tribute to Miami native and legendary singer Betty Wright from Local 10's Calvin Hughes https://bit.ly/3c1aKHo Posted by WPLG Local 10 on Saturday, May 23, 2020The family invited fans of the late soul and R&B singer/songwriter to watch online so as to not gather a crowd in the church where the service took place. Wright died May 10 at age 66 after battling cancer. READ MORE: Music legend Betty Wright remembered as an influence to many in the music industryLocal 10′s Calvin Hughes has a personal tribute to the singer

Jaffus Hardrick: Aims to triple enrollment of Florida Memorial UniversityWritten by Jesse Scheckner on October 8, 2019AdvertisementDr. Jaffus Hardrick knows there will be challenges in bringing Florida Memorial University (FMU) to a new level. Within five years, the school promoted him to assistant vice provost of the department and, not long after, gave him the dual responsibility of assistant vice provost of academic affairs. Florida International University also took note, recruiting him in 2008 to oversee its human resources department as its vice president. His aptitude and drive again earned him a second role, vice provost for student access and success. As a result of my work and the success I was having in the community, Florida Memorial University asked if I would consider serving as president here, and I just fell in love with the place, he said.

Florida Memorial University student Khalil Dean said he has been messaging constantly with his grandmother. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Florida Memorial University student Khalil Dean said he has been messaging constantly with his grandmother. "My family in Abaco is still missing. According to FMU President Jaffus Hardrick, 12% of the students at the school are from the Bahamas. Hardrick says he recently visited the Abaco Islands to recruit new students. Student government member Zion Gates-Norris isn't Bahamian, but said he feels a kinship with the islands.

GOOGLE MAPS STREET VIEWMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Florida Memorial University plans to close its Miami Gardens' campus from Friday to Tuesday. According to Opal Comfort, a spokeswoman for FMU, the private university at 15800 NW 42nd Ave. operates a mobile phone emergency alert system for students, parents and employees. Comfort encouraged students, guardians, faculty and staff to sign up for the university's emergency alert system. FMU will also be publishing updates on the FMU site and social media platforms. Hurricane Survival Guide "Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

Longtime South Florida high school football coach Timothy Harris is introduced as the new coach at Florida Memorial University. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Florida Memorial University has its head football coach. "I'm so excited about being the new football coach at Florida Memorial University," Harris said. Harris has an overall record of 114-21 and three state championships in nine seasons as a high school coach. Florida Memorial University announced earlier this year that it was bringing back football after a 61-year hiatus.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Florida Memorial University has its head football coach. Harris has deep ties in South Florida, having recently served as head coach at Booker T. Washington Senior High School in Miami. "I'm so excited about being the new football coach at Florida Memorial University," Harris said. Harris has an overall record of 114-21 and three state championships in nine seasons as a high school coach. Florida Memorial University announced earlier this year that it was bringing back football after a 61-year hiatus.