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FMU 1879 Society : Preserving a Legacy and Empowering the Future
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We fuel scholarships that shape tomorrow’s leaders. By joining the FMU1879 Society, you’ll stand with mentors and philanthropists who give back to South Florida’s only HBCU—empowering students from the courtroom to the cockpit to own their excellence.
WHO WE ARE
ALUMNI
We are alumni who spent some of our best years learning and networking at FMU. Now, we want to do our part and give back to the school that has helped shape our lives.
MENTORS
We are mentors who guide young adults on their career paths, fueled by FMU’s education. Together, we help students grow their networks, hone their craft, and step confidently into professional life.
PHILANTHROPISTS
We are philanthropists who give where we can—through scholarships for students, sponsorships, and funding that strengthens FMU’s programs and future.
Founded in 1879, FMU is South Florida’s HBCU—rooted in history and advancing in STEM. From fueling the Civil Rights Movement to training today’s aviation professionals, FMU has shaped leaders for generations. The FMU1879 Society carries this mission forward through scholarships, program funding, and mentorship—ensuring students become impactful leaders in their communities.
Dedicated to Excellence.
A LEGACY WORTH PRESERVING
16:1 Student-Faculty Ratio
With a 16:1 ratio, education is personal—faculty mentor, coach, and open doors. Your support ensures students keep that individual attention and brighter futures ahead
Countries
STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE
FMU students represent more than 40 countries, creating a diverse campus where cultures connect, perspectives broaden, and global leaders are born.
Years
YEARS OF LEGACY
Founded in 1879, FMU has been South Florida’s only HBCU—shaping leaders for nearly 150 years. Our history of resilience and growth points to a future of continued impact across diverse industries.
Fueling the Next Generation of C.L.A.S.S.
Our members and donors empower the next generation of aviation safety leaders and beyond—guided by the core principles of C.L.A.S.S., central to Florida Memorial University’s mission and values.
Character
Embodying the values of fairness, transparency, compassion, respect, integrity, honesty, respect for diversity, and a commitment to equality in everything we undertake.
Leadership
Cultivating the drive to initiate and sustain change for the good of FMU’s campus, our community, and the world.
Accountability
Taking responsibility for our actions, collectively as well as individually, and delivering products and services that are of high-caliber and responsive to the needs of our community members.
Scholarship
Promoting excellence in teaching and learning through the identification and retention of quality faculty, staff, and students, who are all engaged in vigorous intellectual exchange as a part of high-quality and competitive educational programs.
Service
Sharing our academic and human capital as social, educational, and economic resources for the betterment of our campus and our community.