Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Admitted Student Profiles & Alumni

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) has a long and distinguished history of producing notable alumni in a variety of fields. Here are a few of the most famous:

• Althea Gibson: Tennis champion and first African-American to win Wimbledon, the US Open, and the French Open.
  
• Andrew Gillum: Former mayor of Tallahassee and Democratic nominee for governor of Florida in 2018.
  
• Keisha Lance Bottoms: Mayor of Atlanta since 2018.
  
• Andre Dawson: Hall of Fame baseball player who played for the Montreal Expos, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, and Florida Marlins.
  
• Pam Oliver: Sportscaster for ESPN and NFL Network.
  
• Anika Noni Rose: Actress and singer who has starred in Broadway musicals such as "Dreamgirls" and "The Color Purple."