Gift from Bernard and Shirley Kinsey will support student scholarships and band operations while inspiring an additional $2 million in philanthropic support
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University (FAMU) has announced a $2 million charitable commitment from Drs. Bernard and Shirley Pooler Kinsey to strengthen the university’s world-renowned Marching “100” through scholarships and operational support. The gift will establish the Kinsey Marching “100” Matching Challenge, a 36-month fundraising initiative designed to inspire an additional $2 million in philanthropic support from alumni, friends and supporters of the university.
Announced in conjunction with FAMU’s 2026 Homecoming celebration, the matching challenge reflects the Kinsey’s commitment to investing in students and sustaining the excellence, tradition and legacy of the Marching “100.”…