Jacksonville Rattler Mentoring Program

08/07/2026

https://www.forbes.com/sites/asia-alexander/2026/08/01/top-hbcus-20-historically-black-colleges-universities-that-set-grads-up-for-success/

🎉🎶 RATTLERS, WE HAVE SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE 🐍🧡💚!

Forbes has released its inaugural 2026 rankings of America’s Top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Florida A&M University (FAMU) continues to make us proud!

💚🧡 FAMU has been ranked the No. 2 public HBCU in the nation by Forbes.🏆👏🏾🎊🙌🏾✨!

This recognition is a testament to the excellence, legacy, leadership, scholarship, and impact of The Hill. We are proud of our alma mater and all that FAMU continues to accomplish!

CONGRATULATIONS, FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY! 🎶🎉

Rattlers, let’s celebrate! 🐍🧡💚

A new Forbes list ranks the top 10 private and 10 public HBCUs based on students' outcomes and return on investment.

07/13/2026

Hello Rattlers, HBCU Alumni and Supporters, Family, and Friends! We need your support!

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06/28/2026

Enough said🧡💚! Students are encouraged to begin taking the SAT and ACT as early as the 9th grade. As you can see, the admissions process is highly competitive, but success is absolutely achievable with preparation and persistence 🎓✝️.

The J.R.E. Lee Chapter offers a mentorship program designed to help students successfully matriculate to FAMU. The program is facilitated by the Scholarship and Recruitment Committee, led by Dyamond Duperval and Latoya Saunders 🐍🧡💚!

06/19/2026

06/14/2026

J.R.E. Lee Jacksonville FAMU Alumni Chapter College Send-Off yesterday was a great success! A huge thank you to Dyamond Duperval and Latoya Saunders for all of their hard work throughout the year. They have poured so much time and energy into mentoring students, supporting families, strengthening recruitment efforts, raising scholarship funds, and creating opportunities for student engagement. Thank you 🫶💗.

Congratulations to all of our high school seniors and current college students who received scholarships yesterday 🎉🐍🧡💚!

As you continue your educational journey, remember that your J.R.E. Lee Jacksonville FAMU Alumni Chapter is proud of you and is cheering you on every step of the way.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. William Hudson, Jr., Ms. Jawhara Graham, Yolanda Pinkard, and Angela Freeman, along with the J.R.E. Lee Executive Board, chapter members, donors, supporters, and everyone who contributed to making this event such a tremendous success 🐍🧡💚.

A very special thank you to Wanda Williams for coordinating our marketing efforts and helping secure coverage through local news outlets, newspapers, and radio stations. Your dedication and support are truly appreciated 🌺♥️. Thank you to WJXT4 The Local Station / News4JAX for airing our story!

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06/07/2026

🐍 Rattler Reminder!!

🎓✨ Join us as we celebrate the next generation of leaders at the J.R.E. Lee Student Send-Off Event!

On June 13th at 12 PM, we'll honor our incredible students as they prepare for exciting new journeys ahead. This special gathering will be filled with encouragement, inspiration, and Rattler pride as we recognize both our incoming FAMU freshmen and current FAMU students 🌟.

📩 This is an invite-only event.

Together, we'll celebrate their accomplishments, wish them success in the upcoming academic year, and reaffirm our commitment to supporting student achievement and excellence.

We look forward to sharing this memorable occasion with our students, their families, and our community. 🧡💚🐍🎓

A heartfelt thank you to all of our donors, members, and supporters whose generosity and dedication helped make this event possible. Your continued support creates opportunities for our students and helps strengthen the legacy of excellence at FAMU 🎈🎉🫶🌺!

06/06/2026

Hello Duval, Nassau, Baker, and Clay Counties 🎊🎶🧡💚

It's time to join or renew your membership with the FAMU National Alumni Association J.R.E. Lee Jacksonville Alumni Chapter for the 2026–2027 fiscal year!

Your membership is more than a dues payment, it's an investment in students, scholarships, service, and the future of Florida A&M University.

**If you did not graduate from FAMU, you are still welcome to join the chapter as an associate member. And if you simply love and support FAMU in any way, you are also encouraged to become a member.

Our chapter's primary mission is to support students pursuing their dreams at FAMU. Through scholarships, mentoring, recruitment efforts, and community engagement, we help ensure that the legacy of excellence continues for future generations.

We need your support. Our students need your support. FAMU needs your support.

Please help us continue making a meaningful impact in the lives of deserving students. Together, we can uphold the Rattler tradition of excellence, create opportunities, and change lives forever.

Become a member. Stay engaged. Give back. One Chapter. One Mission. Endless Impact.

Please click the link below or scan the QR code to join 🫶🎶🎉🌺!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/famu-naa-jre-lee-jacksonville-chapters-memberships

🐍 Strike! Strike! And Strike Again! 🧡💚

05/29/2026

The J.R.E. Lee Jacksonville FAMU Alumni Chapter and the Scholarship and Recruitment Committee would like to sincerely thank the A.L. Lewis Black Opportunity & Impact Fund for selecting us as a 2026 grantee 🧡💚!

We are truly grateful for your investment in education, student success, and community impact. Your support will help us continue providing scholarships, resources, and opportunities to deserving students as they pursue higher education and strive for excellence 🎓!

Thank you for believing in our mission and for your commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders. We look forward to continuing the important work of uplifting our students and community together ✨️🎉🎶📚💗!

05/23/2026

🐍Rattler Reminder
⏰️RSVP deadline is May 29th!

🎓✨ Join us as we celebrate the next generation of leaders at the JRE Lee Student Send Off Event!

On June 13th at 12 PM, we’ll honor our incredible students as they prepare for exciting new journeys ahead. This special gathering will be filled with encouragement, community, and celebration! 🌟

📩 *This is an invite-only event.*
Please email [email protected] to accept IF you've received an invitation.

Let’s send our scholars off with love, support, and inspiration for the bright futures ahead! 💙📚


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