female President of Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina in its 147-year history.
For years the college was based in what was classified as the Opa-locka North census-designated place, in an unincorporated area. In 2003 this was incorporated as the city of Miami Gardens.
In 2006, Florida Memorial College changed its name to "Florida Memorial University", a reflection of its expansion in graduate offerings.
== Academics ==
Florida Memorial University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It offers 41 undergraduate degree programs and four graduate degree programs through its eight academic divisions in six academic schools. The business programs are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. The social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Music Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
The institution has offered an honors program for 10 years that is designed to target …
