Florida Memorial University

Florida Memorial University
A Promise, A Future
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[1]
PresidentJaffus Hardrick
Students1,800[2]
Location,
U.S.

25°55′06″N 80°16′14″W / 25.9182°N 80.2705°W / 25.9182; -80.2705 (Florida Memorial University)
CampusUrban, 44 acres (18 ha)
ColorsBlue & Orange
   
NicknameLions
Sporting affiliations
NAIAThe Sun
Websitewww.fmuniv.edu

Florida Memorial University is a private historically black college in Miami Gardens, Florida. Founded as the Florida Baptist Institute, today it claims a focus on broader Christianity and is a member of the United Negro College Fund.

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2011. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2011 Endowment Market Value and Percentage Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2010 to FY 2011" (PDF). National Association of College and University Business Officers. January 17, 2012. p. 22. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 29, 2013. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
  2. ^ "Academic Quick Facts". fmuniv.edu. Florida Memorial University. Archived from the original on February 21, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2010.