FAMU’s “1887Strikes” Day of Giving is an annual fundraising campaign that allows alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and families, and friends to come together to support FAMU for 1,887 minutes. Visit www.1887strikes.com or text FAMUForever to 71777.

Rattlers Share Their FAMU StoryFlorida A&M University hosted the Florida Board of Governors meeting on campus this week. Interim President Timothy Beard shared an inspirational video report about how FAMU has prepared generations to students to step out on faith to make their mark on the world. Through the lens of his own family journey, Dr. Beard’s daughters, Brianna Beard Belle, Pharm-D., and Sierra Beard, discovered their own pathways to success at the Highest of Seven Hills. Likewise, Rattlers Robert and Trenice Seniors, were elated when their children, Robert Seniors, III, M.D., and Robyn Seniors, pursued their educational foundation at FAMU prior to embarking on careers in medicine and law, respectively.