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) |
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Motto | Leadership, Character, Service |
Type | Private historically black college |
Established | 1879 |
Religious affiliation | American Baptist Churches USA |
Endowment | $9.76 million[1] |
President | Jaffus Hardrick |
Students | 1,800[2] |
Location | , U.S. 25°55′06″N 80°16′14″W / 25.9182°N 80.2705°W |
Campus | Urban, 44 acres (18 ha) |
Colors | Blue & Orange |
Nickname | Lions |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – The Sun |
Website | www |
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.