Florida Memorial University

Florida Memorial University is a private historically black college in Miami Gardens, Florida. It is a member of the United Negro College Fund and historically related to Baptists although it claims a focus on broader Christianity.

Florida Memorial University
Former names
Florida Baptist Institute (1879–1892)
Florida Baptist Academy (1892–1896)
Florida Normal and Industrial Institute (1896–1950)
Florida Normal and Industrial Memorial College (1950–1963)
Florida Memorial College (1963–2006)
MottoLeadership, Character, Service
TypePrivate historically black college
Established1879
Religious affiliation
American Baptist Churches USA
Endowment$9.76 million
PresidentJaffus Hardrick
Students1,800
Location
Miami Gardens, Florida
,
U.S.

25.9182°N 80.2705°W / 25.9182; -80.2705 (Florida Memorial University)
CampusUrban, 44 acres (18 ha)
ColorsBlue & Orange
   
NicknameLions
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – The Sun
Websitewww.fmuniv.edu
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