ESPN HBCU Band of the Year contest: How did FAMU Marching 100 perform?

Florida A&M University's "incomparable" Marching 100 band was unable to defend its title in the 2025 HBCU Band of the Year national championship by ESPN.
San Diego Union-Tribune

High school marching band and color guard earn medal at state championship

The Mission Hills High School’s Cardinal Alliance Marching Band and Colorguard took home a bronze medal competing in the California State Band Championship – State Level on Dec. 6 at Colony High ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Two FAMU alums are replaced as Board of Governors appoints trustees

The Florida Board of Governors appointed Victor Young and Prerak Shah to the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees. Young and Shah will replace trustees Kristin Harper and Craig Reed, with their ...
The Morning Journal

Local band directors to march in 2026 Rose Parade with Band Directors Marching Band

Lorain County will be well-represented in the Rose Bowl Parade in 2026, according to Jennifer Smercina, director of bands for Clearview Local Schools. Smercina, along with Dustin Wiley of Firelands ...
The News-Press

FAMU student from Fort Myers died just days before graduation

Florida A&M University student Mardochee Simon died from health-related issues just days before his graduation. Friends and family remember the Fort Myers native as a kind, energetic person who valued ...