Presidents Message

Dear Prospective Students, Rattlers, Supporters and Friends:

It is with great pride that I welcome you to the website of Florida A&M University (FAMU). I have a vision for FAMU, which ensures that this institution continues to be recognized as a leader in higher education nationally and internationally.

FAMU is a great university and the nation¹s No.1 producer of African Americans with baccalaureate degrees.  We make career dreams a reality at FAMU. We offer 62 bachelor¹s degrees in 94 majors, and 37 master¹s degrees with 50 majors and one specialist degree program.  The university has 13 schools and colleges and one institute.  FAMU offers three professional degrees: the JD, PharmD, and the doctor of physical therapy.

FAMU has 11 doctoral degree programs including 10 Ph.D. degrees and one doctor of public health.   The Ph.D. degrees include the following: biomedical engineering; chemical engineering; civil engineering; electrical engineering; mechanical engineering; industrial engineering; pharmaceutical sciences; physics; educational leadership; and environmental science.

As a graduate, I am aware of what FAMU has done to prepare me and thousands of alumni across the globe for positions of leadership. This is why we are not surprised that you have logged on to our Website.

We thank you for this virtual visit and hope that you will find the information you need. Please feel free to contact me at james.ammons1@famu.edu.  For a listing of university contacts click here. I look forward to serving you as the 10th president of Florida A&M University.

Sincerely,

James H. Ammons
President
Florida A&M University

For more information, please click here:
http://www.famu.edu/President