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🏛️💰 In History & Sports. In recognition of Black History Month, FAMU’s inclusion in the Smithsonian Museum’s HBCU Exhibition honors generations of achievement and influence that continue to inspire. Meanwhile, new insights emerge from FSU Athletics’ latest financial report, showing revenues and expenses on the rise and offering a closer look at how growth, investment, and sustainability are shaping the future of Seminole sports. Each piece highlights the progress being made and the promise of what’s ahead.
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In our 564th edition, here’s the scoop:
In the Spotlight: FAMU at Smithsonian
Sports: FSU Athletics
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
AT SMITHSONIAN
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🧡🎓 FAMU Featured in Smithsonian Museum's New HBCU Exhibition | FAMU News
Florida A&M University is having an expanded presence at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) with the debut of a new exhibition.
The Washington, DC-based museum launched a new exhibition titled, “At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs.” The exhibition will run through July 19, 2026 to celebrate the legacy of historically Black colleges and universities. FAMU is one of five institutions featured, with selections from its archival collections on display.
One FAMU artifact featured is a vegetable gardening extension program brochure from the 1960s. Provided by FAMU’s Meek Eaton Black Archives and the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences Collection, it highlights the Cooperative Extension Tractor Clinic, which supported farmers through hands-on demonstrations and skill-building.
Fun Fact: Since opening in 2016, the 400,000 sq. ft. museum on the National Mall has welcomed more than 13M in-person visitors, along with millions online. The exhibition will also travel to at least 5 locations across the country during a tour through 2029, including a stop at FAMU in late 2028 into early 2029.
SPORTS
SEMINOLE NUMBERS
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📈💸 FSU Athletics Reported Higher Revenue and Expenses for Fiscal Year 2025 in its Annual Report to the NCAA. | Tal Dem
The Seminoles program generated over $212M in revenue, up $26M from 2024, while operating expenses rose to $208M from $169.8M last fiscal year, covering travel, coaches’ salaries, and game costs. According to FSU, 70% of revenue comes from four main sources: contributions, direct institutional support (like tuition and student fees), media rights, and ticket sales.
Here are the key takeaways from the financial report:
Football sees ticket sales growth, FSU total athletics contributions fall. Football ticket sales rose $6.5M to $23.6M, helping total FSU ticket revenue climb to $28.5M, up from $27M last year. Football led the way, with men’s basketball following at $1.4M during Leonard Hamilton’s final season as head coach.
Expenses rise as Seminoles invest in stadium construction. The program’s expenses rose nearly $40M due to stadium renovations and new athletic facilities, pushing debt service costs from $4.8M to $25.8M.
Breakdown of revenue streams for FSU. FSU’s football program drives the most revenue, generating $38.2M in contributions, $23.6M in ticket sales, and $17.8M from media rights. Men’s basketball follows with $5.9M in contributions and $4.5M in media rights. Other sports bring in smaller but steady revenue through contributions, ticket sales, and institutional support. | FSU NCAA Financial Report FY25
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EVENTS
AWARENESS DAY
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Friday to Sunday, Feb. 6 to 8
6th Annual Florida "Run for the Fallen" | Friday to Sunday, Feb. 6 to 8 | 6:30 AM | Florida State Capital | Learn More
Tuesday, Feb. 10
Featured Event: 2026 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day by FDDC | Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 8 AM | Florida State Capitol Building, 400 S. Monroe St. | Learn More
V-Day Events 🩷
Thursday, Feb. 12
Galentine's Day by Sparkle Tallahassee | Thursday, Feb. 12 | 6 PM | 2627 Capital Circle NE | Learn More
Lover: The Unofficial Eras Tour by FSU Opening Nights | Thursday, Feb. 12 | 7:30 PM | The Moon | From $10 to $45 Tickets | Learn More
Saturday, Feb. 14
Valentines Goat Yoga and Hang with the Herd in Tallahassee by Goat House Farm | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 11 AM | Goat House Farm, 17870 Larkin Court West | $25 Tickets
My Funny Valentine Date Night Series by Chi Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 6 PM | The Woman's Club Of Tallahassee, 1513 Cristobal Dr. | $135.23 Tickets
Valentine's Day Special by Candlelight | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 6:30 PM | First Presbyterian Church of Tallahassee | From $26.50 Tickets | Learn More
Valentine's Day Paint and Sip Paint Party by The Fuzzy Pineapple | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 7 PM | 1205 S. Adams St. | $52.09 Tickets
Game Nights by Shoot Your Shot Speed Dating | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 7 PM | Flamingoz A Taste of Miami, 620-1 Railroad Sq. | $8.86 Tickets
Until Sunday, Feb. 15
Valentine's Day Cocktails by Charlie Park | Until Sunday, Feb. 15 | Multiple Times | 801 S. Gadsden St. | Reservation
Valentine Cocktails: Love Shots ($8), Velvet Valentine ($14), Bitter Desire ($14)
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