TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University (FAMU) is proud to announce TIAA President and CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett and FAMU Alumnus Omar Goff, End-to-End Commercial Leader for Head & Shoulders, North America, as the keynote speakers for its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies. Duckett will keynote the Friday, May 1 ceremony at 4 p.m. EDT, and Goff will keynote the Saturday, May 2 ceremonies at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. EDT. All three events will take place in the Alfred Lawson Center and Multipurpose Teaching Gymnasium, located at 1800 Althea Gibson Way, Tallahassee, FL 32310.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University (FAMU) is proud to announce TIAA President and CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett and FAMU Alumnus Omar Goff, End-to-End Commercial Leader for Head & Shoulders, North America, as the keynote speakers for its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies. Duckett will keynote the Friday, May 1 ceremony at 4 p.m. EDT, and Goff will keynote the Saturday, May 2 ceremonies at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. EDT. All three events will take place in the Alfred Lawson Center and Multipurpose Teaching Gymnasium, located at 1800 Althea Gibson Way, Tallahassee, FL 32310.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University (FAMU) is proud to announce TIAA President and CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett as the keynote speaker for its May 1, Spring 2026, 4p.m. Commencement Friday, May 1, at 4 P.M.College of Education, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, School of Allied Health Sciences, School of the Environment

Tuesday, April 21 at 11 a.m. for the investiture ceremony of our 13th President, Marva B. Johnson, J.D. 🐍💚🧡 Held under the theme “FAMU Forward, Advancing Excellence,” this historic ceremony will formally install President Johnson and mark a transformative new chapter in the University’s legacy of excellence, innovation, and student success. The FAMUly, alumni, community leaders, and supporters are invited to witness this defining moment in our University’s story. 📍 Lee Hall Auditorium 📅 Tuesday, April 21 ⏰ 11 a.m. 🔗 Visit famuinvestiture.com for details and registration. #FAMUForward #Investiture2026 #FAMUly #RattlerNation #HighestOfSevenHills

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The legendary Marching "100" took the national stage today with a special performance featured during NBA coverage on NBA on Prime.The band performed “Victory,” the official theme for NBA on Prime, composed by three-time Grammy Award-winning artist and FAMU alumnus Common, alongside acclaimed musicians and composers Karriem Riggins and three-time Grammy Award winner James Poyser. The collaboration marks the first national NBA broadcast theme created by three Black composers.The Marching 100’s performance aired this afternoon during the NBA on Prime pregame show ahead of the matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Minnesota Timberwolves, bringing the unmistakable energy and tradition of HBCU marching band culture to a national sports audience.

Because of FAMU This series spotlights the faculty, staff, students and alumni who carry "The Hill" with them wherever they go. Through written profiles and short-form video, "Because of FAMU" captures the lived experiences, lessons learned, and defining moments that helped shape their journeys.Meet Booker Gainor IV, the first Black mayor and city manager of Cairo, Georgia. His story is a powerful reminder that greatness is forged on The Hill and proven in the world. #BecauseofFAMU #FAMUTaughtMe #FAMUForever

Florida A&M University’s Marching "100" proudly joins “MICHAEL CELEBRATES: Legacy, Artistry, Culture” with a high-energy performance of “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough.”Michael Jackson reshaped global entertainment through innovation, discipline and unmatched artistry. The Marching "100" has carried excellence onto fields and stages around the world for generations. The initiative reflects the shared, enduring relationship between the HBCU community and Michael’s life and music.🎬 MICHAEL releases in theaters April 24, 2026. @LionsgateMovies