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The Florida A&M University Marching “100” performs at the 2025 U.S. Open to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of alumna and tennis icon Althea Gibson, who broke the color barrier in professional tennis. Gibson, who attended FAMU on a tennis scholarship, won five Grand Slam singles titles, including consecutive U.S. Open and Wimbledon championships in 1957 and 1958. (Photo by Vaughn Wilson/Florida A&M University).

The U.S. Open Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Alumna Althea Gibson’s Historic Debut

Aug 29

FAMU student dressed in Rattler gear in the bookstore.

Florida A&M University Launches 2025 Student Recruitment Tour: Destination FAMU!

Aug 26

FAMU's Marching 100 Drum Majors 2025-26 academic year

FAMU’s Marching 100 to Perform at Houston Battle of the Bands, U.S. Open Althea Gibson Tribute, and Orange Blossom Classic

Aug 22

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