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70 years ago today, Florida A&M alumna and trailblazing tennis icon made history by winning the French Open at Roland Garros. The following year, she became the first Black athlete to win Wimbledon, continuing a legendary run that reshaped the sport forever.

Gibson finished her remarkable career with 56 titles, including French Open (1956), Wimbledon (1957, 1958), and U.S. Open championships (1957, 1958), along with multiple Grand Slam doubles and mixed doubles titles from 1956–1958. A pioneer. A champion. A history maker. 🎾🏆

Welcome to the official networking hub for Rattlers everywhere! 🐍🧡💚

Over 1,000 members strong and still growing, FAMU Connect is where students, parents, and alumni come together to build meaningful connections, collaborate on opportunities, become mentors, promote their business, local FAMU friendly events across the nation and celebrate the FAMUly spirit.

Your network is your net worth. Tap in today at FAMUConnect.com!

Registration is now open for the 2026 FAMU National Alumni Association Virtual Convention.

Join Rattlers from across the country as we come together under the theme:

“Striking Together: Reigniting the Power of Rattler Nation”

May 29 – May 30, 2026
Registration now open!
Closes at noon, May 27
Click the link below to register
https://famunaa.org/event/VirtualConvention2026

Registration Fee: $25

We look forward to seeing Rattlers from every generation represented as we continue moving FAMU NAA forward together.

SWIPE to get motivated by the post grad plans from our College of Agriculture and Food Sciences graduates! 🐄 🐷 🐔 Do you remember your first job after undergrad?

Thank you and Veterinarian hospitals across the nation for choosing our scholars. We are excited for your future!

Tag a grad below! ⬇️ Text FAMUCAFS to 41444.

🇺🇸 In memory of our fallen heroes. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Today, we honor those who gave their yesterdays for our tomorrows. Let’s never forget.

Only 100 hand-crafted bronze statues honor the enduring legacy of Frederick S. Humphries, Sr., Ph.D., FAMU’s visionary 8th President.

With less than 70 left, this is your moment to own a piece of history that inspires excellence and pays tribute to an extraordinary leader.

Every purchase supports the Life Gets Better Scholarship, empowering future generations to dream bigger and achieve greatness.

Don’t wait; click the link in our bio to secure yours today before they’re all gone. Legacy is rare. So is this opportunity. Be part of it.