Florida A&M University has announced that a woman will be head drum major for the first time in the HBCU’s marching band history. Oluwamodupe Oloyede, or “Dupe,” will be taking on this new role for ...

For Florida A&M student Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede — whose name translates to "Lord I thank you," — playing her saxophone has not only been an instrument of worship but a form of expression that ...

FAMU's Marching 100 Band bested the North Carolina A&T State University Blue & Gold Marching Machine. Florida A&M University (FAMU) won the ESPN 2024 Band of the Year competition last week. FAMU’s ...

The FAMU marching band competed against the North Carolina A&T State University Blue & Gold Marching Machine Friday in a Red Lobster Band of the Year event at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, ...

Florida A&M University has named its band rehearsal hall after alumni Bernard and Shirley Kinsey. The Kinseys are recognized for their philanthropy, support of the university, and for their extensive ...

With the convocation being a first for FAMU President Marva Johnson, she marked the moment by announcing an upcoming 4% raise for faculty and staff.

A past history of hazing among Florida A&M band members will be allowed to be mentioned in the trial of four former band members charged in a drum major's hazing death. If you purchase a product or ...

While the future of Florida A&M University’s longtime Marching 100 band announcer Joe Bullard remains unclear, a recent insensitive remark of his − which has made national headlines − is drawing both ...

The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has denied Florida A&M University’s appeal that would take longtime band announcer Joe Bullard off suspension in time to get behind the mic at the FAMU ...