Excellence With Caring
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), located in Tallahassee, Florida, is a premier public HBCU dedicated to academic excellence, research, and service. FAMU is renowned for its commitment to student success, leadership development, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
Founded in 1887, FAMU is a public research university with a mission rooted in access, achievement, and its 1890 land-grant charge. The campus community leans into the motto “Excellence With Caring,” pairing rigorous programs with high-touch student support across advising, career prep, and health services. Florida A&M University+1
Signature strengths include the FAMU–FSU College of Engineering (a nationally unique joint college), the College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, the College of Law (Orlando), and the world-famous Marching “100.” Athletics compete in NCAA Division I (FCS) — SWAC as the Rattlers. Wikipedia+5Florida A&M University+5eng.famu.fsu.edu+5