Commencement Competes With Bowl Game

“As the week of Dec. 10-16 approaches, the atmosphere at Florida A&M University is electric with anticipation. Graduating seniors of the Class of 2023 are gearing up for their fall commencement ceremony scheduled for Dec. 15.

However, this excitement is somewhat overshadowed by the stellar performance of the FAMU football team, the SWAC champions, set to face Howard University in the 2023 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 16.

The swift shift of attention from the graduation spotlight to the university’s participation in the 2023 MEAC vs. SWAC showdown has left many students pondering their priorities and the impact on their special day…”