FAU to Play Host to Inaugural Track Meet Mar 15, 2008
Track Head Coach and his team will run against Nova Southeastern University, Johnson University, Florida Memorial College, Warner Southern College and Florida International University, as well as unattached runners vying for a spot on their country's Olympic team in FAU's first intercollegiate meet. Throwing events also start at noon with running events scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.. (Fausports.com)
At 84, Virgil Young marks his 21st birthday Mar 1, 2008
Called back for the Korean War in the midst of his training, he finished at Tuskegee May 24, 1954, and embarked on a career which took him from South Carolina to New York, both the city and state, serving as a chef for restaurants, for St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell, N.Y., near Bath; for Florida Memorial College when it was in St. Augustine and finally for Orloff Deli in New York City ... During his stay at Florida Memorial College, he spend some time as a substitute teacher of math at... (The St. Augustine Record)
Move angers FMC alumni Feb 20, 2008
The arch is all that remains of the campus of Florida Memorial College that moved to Miami in 1968 ... Some Florida Memorial College alumni said Monday that they intend to fight a plan by the school to move historic Abram Lincoln Lewis Arch from West King Street and Holmes Boulevard to what they say is drug-infested Calvin Peete Park ... "The value of the arch is its symbolic value to Florida Memorial College in St. Augustine. We're proud to restore it.". (The St. Augustine Record)
Moving a piece of history Feb 6, 2008
The old entry to Florida Memorial College that's been in place on its West Holmes Boulevard site for decades will be getting a new location ... The first class graduated in 1945, and, by 1963, the college was known as Florida Memorial College. (The St. Augustine Record)
Carolyn Wade, New Jersey Labor Leader, Named to Executive Board of Communications Workers of America Oct 20, 2007
Wade is a graduate of Florida Memorial College in Miami and has studied at the Rutgers University School of Labor. SOURCE Communications Workers of America. (PR Newswire)
School Board Member Robert Ingram Dead At 71 Sep 6, 2007
Ingram also served for a time as City Manager for the city of South Miami, where he was the city's first black city manager, and while serving as a member of the School board held a full professorship at Florida Memorial College, where he also served as Assistant to the President for Urban Affairs. Ingram served a term as President of the National Conference of Black Mayors. (WFOR.com, FL)
Walk along St. Augustine's Freedom Trail Aug 28, 2007
31 King St.: Site of the Woolworth's Department Store where students from Florida Memorial College were arrested in sit-ins in the 1960s at the lunch counter protesting racial discrimination. Gault Street: The home where Bungum Roberson's family lived. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Markers reveal struggle for rights Jul 1, 2007
It was there that the Rev. Thomas Wright, then president of the local NAACP and Pastor of St. Marys Baptist Church, trained Florida Memorial College students the techniques of non-violent protest before the sit-ins at local lunch counters in the 1960s. by Daron Dean, daron. (The St. Augustine Record)
More of this story Apr 27, 2007
He attended Florida Memorial College where he received his bachelor of science degree in social studies. He received his master s of education from Rollins College in 1978 and his educational specialist degree in 1984, also from Rollins College. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Lynn University prodigy, 17, among thousands preparing for graduation Apr 27, 2007
Commencement ceremonies begin Saturday at Miami Dade College and Florida Memorial College. Albert is one of about 500 students expected to walk during Lynn's 42nd graduation ceremony, which will be May 12. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Polk Students, Schools Lose Passionate Leader Apr 21, 2007
He graduated from Bartow High and attended Florida Memorial College in Miami where he majored in social studies. He received his bachelor's degree in 1974 and began his teaching career that year at what was then Kathleen Junior High. (The Ledger)
About Herald.com Feb 27, 2007
Higher Learning: University of Miami; Florida International University; Florida Atlantic University; Florida Memorial College; Barry University; St. Thomas of Villanova University; Trinity College; Nova Southeastern University; Miami-Dade Community College; Broward Community College. Culture: Local ballet, opera and symphony companies; wide spectrum of art museums, performing arts centers; several live theaters. (The Miami Herald)
Carnival Center's inaugural gala marks 30-year dream Oct 5, 2006
Along with County Commission approval to build the Carnival Center came $25 million to refurbish other venues -- including downtown's historic Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, a center at Florida Memorial College and the Colony Theatre on Lincoln Road. To the charges that a palace for the classical arts was an ''elitist'' desire, Thomson argued that ``performance art is an area that brings people together. (The Miami Herald)
Crist camp drops controversial Pompano minister Sep 23, 2006
" Some black Republicans contacted Friday said Crist's action would not affect their support for the candidate. "I don't know Rev. Dozier personally," said Olivia Jackson, a social science professor at Florida Memorial College who lives in Miramar. "But with so much tension between U.S. citizens and Muslims, you have to be careful of what you say. " Levi Williams, a Fort Lauderdale attorney who is a self-described "dear friend" of Dozier's, said he would continue to support Crist and thinks the... (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Superintendent Earns High Marks for Dedication Sep 17, 2006
Wright majored in social studies at Florida Memorial College in Miami, receiving his bachelor's degree in 1974. While teaching at Kathleen Middle School, he continued his education, receiving a master of education degree in 1978 from Rollins College. (The Ledger)
Consumer confidence drops Aug 30, 2006
Florida Memorial College student Sandra Jean-Pierre has a new philosophy on spending these days: If she doesn't need it, she's not buying it. The money just isn't coming in, especially with the price of gas coming up,'' the 23-year-old said just outside of a Wal-Mart in North Miami on Tuesday. (The Miami Herald)
What's open/closed, city services Aug 29, 2006
Florida Memorial College : Closed today and Wednesday. Broward Community College: Classes are canceled Tuesday. (The Miami Herald)
Openings and Closings Aug 28, 2006
There is no word on the status of Florida Memorial College, Nova Southeastern or St. Thomas University. - Miami-Dade County public schools are open. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
FSC Wins, Loses in State Budget May 26, 2006
1 million in nursing funds for Bethune-Cookman College, Florida Memorial College and Barry University. Florida Southern would have received the most nursing money, $2 million, if the funds had not been cut. (The Ledger)
5 ASU law students awarded scholarships May 11, 2006
Terence Whatley is a Phoenix native who received a bachelor's degree in airway science from Florida Memorial College and a master's degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona beach Fla. Before attending law school, Whatley was operations manager for the Corpus Christi, Texas, Aviation Department. (AZCentral -- Business)
Singer Rawls dies at 72 Jan 9, 2006
Film Festival acknowledging his "talent, body of work and contributions to the entertainment industry." And Florida Memorial College in Miami dedicated and opened the Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts. Rawls was diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2004 and brain cancer in May. (Variety)
Cancer claims singer Lou Rawls Jan 7, 2006
In 2004, Florida Memorial College named its performing-arts center for Rawls and made him a distinguished visiting professor. "He has consistently demonstrated his commitment to learning, education and creation of opportunities for young people," the college's president, Albert E. Smith, said at the time. (Burlington Free Press)
