Florida Agricultural & Manufacturing University (FAMU) is full of lore from its early days across from FSU’s Westcott Fountain, to occupying a former slave plantation, and a bunch of name changes to keep things interesting.
I’ve spent a lot of time on FAMU’s campus over the years, but I’ve been learning a lot more about the history lately and have been appreciating the ground of the campus in a whole new way.

ALSO, so I don’t get flamed via email, FAMU is ranked #1 public HBCU, but ranked #5 academically for the 2026 academic year. No shade or disrespect meant by this, I’m just the messenger! ALL Love from me toward FAMU.