Florida A&M University (FAMU) recently announced changes to some degree programs. Seven degrees will be consolidated and one will be restructured.
African American Studies is among those being impacted. This is notable given that FAMU is consistently one of the highest ranked HBCU’s in America (Historically Black Colleges and Universities).
The state does a periodic review and makes recommendations about programs that should be considered for removal. According to the State University System Board of Governors, it’s up to individual universities to determine whether to follow the recommendations…