Alumni Spotlight
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FAMU Alumnus Cordell Hardy lead R&D chemical engineer for 3M's Personal Safety...
Summer 2017
FAMU alumnus Cordell M. Hardy, joined 3M is 2003 after completing a Ph.D. in chemical engineering at the University of Minnesota. He graduated with a B.S. in chemical engineering from Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of...
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FAMU-FSU electrical engineering alumnus lead network engineer at NASA
Spring 2017
Ray Gilstrap has always been interested in technology. As a boy, Ray would dismantle toys gifted to him just to see how they worked before putting them pack together. "My parents didn't think it was cool." Ray says. "I was interested in finding out...
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Civil and Environmental Engineering alumnus receives prestigious FWEA Big Bend...
Spring 2017
Dr. Charlie L. Martin, Jr., is the most recent recipient of the Thomas P. Smith (TPS) Award from FWEA Big Bend Chapter.
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Strategic Planning Branding Task Force needs you!
Fall 2016
The Dean wants to know what you think. Will you take a few minutes to answer five questions to help us learn "where" we are as a College so we can better determine how to make the College work better for you?
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Ford Motor Company showcases vehicle lineup during FAMU Homecoming 2016
Fall 2016
Ford Motor Company was on the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) campus showcasing both their Ford GT Supercar and the Ford GT350R during FAMU’s Homecoming, Friday, October 21, 2016. Both vehicles were parked in front of the...
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FAMU chemical engineering alumn reaches back to help future entrepreneurs
Fall 2016
While pursuing his undergraduate degree at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) Edward Benson joined his Kappa Alpha Psi brothers in teaching themselves the HTML computer language and then building the alphaxi.com website. The new...
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Civil engineering alumna wins re-election to Ohio House District 11
Fall 2016
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, State Representative Stephanie Howse has lived most of her life in the Ward 7 community. Howse is a graduate of the Cleveland School of the Arts where she studied vocal and instrumental music. After high school...
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FAMU Alumna Appointed Expert Advisor to Michigan Mayor in Flint Water Crisis
Fall 2016
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - One Florida A&M University alumna is making a direct difference in Flint, Mich. by assisting as an expert adviser in the Flint Water Crisis.
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FAMU Engineering Alumni Homecoming reception 2016
Fall 2016
The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering hosted its 2nd Annual homecoming reception for FAMU engineering alumni on Friday, October 21, 2016. Engineering alums traveled from around the US to attend the FAMU’s homecoming festivities including the...
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FAMU alumna Kyra Massey Kennedy becomes patented inventor
Fall 2016
FAMU alumna Kyra Massey Kennedy knew early on that the STEM fields were her calling. Having been introduced to engineering through FAMU’s MITE (Minority Introduction to Engineering) Program in the late eighties, in addition to an interest in...
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Electrical engineering alumnus promoted by GM To Lansing Delta Leadership Role
Summer 2016
Purty has worked as managing director of General Motors Thailand and Chevrolet Sales. He served as President of Operations in Indonesia at General Motors until September 1, 2013. Purty has also worked in Pontiac, Michigan, Canada, Fort Wayne...
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FAMU Alumna Fosters Responsibility in Corporate Environmental and Social...
Summer 2016
Waking up in a different country almost every day maybe a dream for most people, but it is Bridgette Bell's reality. "It's a different world every day but it's exciting," said Bell. She left Florida A&M University in 1999 with a bachelor's in science...
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Industrial engineering alumna recognized for achievement in STEM field
Summer 2016
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 19, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced today that 14 employees from HII's Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions were among those recognized for achievements in the fields of...
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Disciple of degrees: Brewer Science program manager is scholar extraordinaire
Spring 2016
Walter Barnes’ career could have taken a number of different directions before he joined Brewer Science. And if his hugely impressive resume is an indication, he could have excelled in any or all.
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Seminole Success Stories: Denia Del Cid
Spring 2016
Major: Computer Engineering, Class of 2015