Florida A&M University
Public historically black university in Tallahassee
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| August 2024 | Released a final report concluding the Gerami donation had no real cash value, resulting in significant reputational damage and leadership changes. |
| August 2024 | Released a report concluding the Gerami donation was of no real cash value, potentially damaging the university's reputation. |
| June 2024 | University president Larry Robinson resigned following questions about the Gerami donation. |
| May 2024 | Announced a $237 million donation from Gregory Gerami, which later came under scrutiny for its legitimacy. |
| 2023 | Al Lawson concludes his service as the U.S. representative for Florida's 5th congressional district. |
| 2022 | Keisha Lance Bottoms concludes her term as mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. |
| 2022 | Florida A&M University recorded an undergraduate admission rate of 31.9% for the fall semester, with incoming freshmen having an average high school GPA of 3.8, average SAT score of 1019, and average ACT score of 22. |
| June 2021 | John W. Thompson steps down as chair of Microsoft. |
| April 2021 | Kimberly Godwin, a former FAMU professor, was named president of ABC News, becoming the first Black woman to lead a major American network's broadcast news division. |
| 2020 | FAMU opened the FAMU Towers, a new residence hall with 700 double rooms, featuring co-ed floors and located near The Hub campus eatery. |
| 2019 | Developed a partnership with Adtalem Global Education and Ross University School of Medicine in Barbados. |
| 2018 | Keisha Lance Bottoms begins serving as the 60th mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. |
| 2017 | Al Lawson begins serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 5th congressional district. |
| 2014 | John W. Thompson becomes chair of Microsoft. |
| April 18 2012 | The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Florida Chapter included Lee Hall in its 'Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places' list, highlighting the building's architectural importance. |
| 2011 | Anika Noni Rose was named a Disney Legend. |
| 2011 | Band member Robert Champion was beaten to death in a hazing incident, leading to multiple resignations and legal charges. |
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