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Location: AC.3.A.1.5.4

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, she earned a masters in business administration at Wharton School of Business and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1963. She developed a Leadership Program with students who rank in the top five percent nationally and served on the boards of such businesses as Hershey Foods, Anheuser-Busch and Sears. She is a consultant to the United States Agency for International Development in a number of African countries.

https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/150761

Location: AC.3.A.3.3.5 - AC.3.A.3.4.2
Dr. Rupert Grant Seals (born 1932) is a distinguished educator, agricultural scientist, and academic leader known for his groundbreaking achievements in higher education. A graduate of Florida A&M University (1953), he became the first African American to earn a master’s degree from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture in 1956 and later one of the first African Americans to earn a Ph.D. in animal sciences from Washington State University in 1960.

Throughout his career, Dr. Seals served as a professor and administrator at multiple institutions, including Florida A&M University, where he was dean of the School of Agriculture and Home Economics from 1969 to 1974. He also served as associate dean of the College of Agriculture at the University of Nevada. His work focused on agricultural science, education, and addressing disparities in Black academic agriculture.

Dr. Seals authored numerous scholarly works and received several honors, including the Thornton Peace Prize and induction into the University of Kentucky’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni. His legacy reflects a lifelong commitment to education, research, and expanding opportunities in agriculture for future generations. https://nkaa.uky.edu/nkaa/items/show/3173

Location: AC.3.A.1.5.5
Dr. Paul B. Mohr Sr. was a respected educator, academic leader, and pioneer in higher education who made significant contributions to Florida A&M University and the broader academic community. After earning his doctorate from Oklahoma State University, he served as dean of the School of Education at Florida A&M University, where he helped strengthen both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Earlier in his career, Dr. Mohr was a mathematics teacher and later became one of the founding professors and administrators at Gibbs Junior College, playing a key role in expanding educational opportunities for African American students. His legacy is marked by his commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and the advancement of education.

https://theweeklychallenger.com/paul-mohr-sr-herald-academic-excellence-out-of-gibbs-high-gibbs-jr-college/

Location: AC.2.A.1.5.7

Patricia Stephens Due (1939–2012) was a prominent civil rights activist and leader in the movement for racial equality, particularly in Florida. Born in Quincy, Florida, she became actively involved in the struggle against segregation while a student at Florida A&M University. As a key member of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), Due helped organize sit-ins and protests, including the historic 1960 Tallahassee “jail-in,” where she and other students chose imprisonment over paying fines for challenging segregation laws.
Throughout her life, Due remained committed to civil rights advocacy, working to desegregate public spaces and increase voter registration among African Americans. She later co-authored Freedom in the Family with her daughter, documenting her experiences in the movement. Her legacy endures as a symbol of courage, resilience, and lifelong dedication to justice.

https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/patricia-stephens-due-41

Location: AC.3.A.1.5.6

Location: AC.1.B.1.5.4

Dr. Marcus H. Boulware (1899–1990) was a pioneering educator, writer, and public speaking expert who made a lasting impact at Florida A&M University. He served on the faculty for several decades, beginning in the 1920s, and became widely known for his work in speech, drama, and communication.

Boulware was instrumental in developing FAMU’s speech and drama programs and was a strong advocate for effective communication as a tool for leadership and social advancement. Beyond the classroom, he authored numerous books and guides on public speaking, etiquette, and personal development, many of which were widely used by students and community members.

Through his teaching, writing, and mentorship, Dr. Boulware influenced generations of students, helping them build confidence, professionalism, and strong communication skills. His legacy remains an important part of FAMU’s academic and cultural history.

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED095604.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Location: AC.1.B.1.4.6 - AC.1.B.1.4.7
Dr. Lua Stewart Bartley was an influential FAMU health and physical education professor. Throughout her career, Dr. Bartley was dedicated to promoting literacy, higher education, and professional development, particularly within historically Black colleges and universities. Her work reflects a commitment to preserving knowledge and expanding opportunities for future generations of scholars.

Location: AC.3.B.3.1.2- AC.3.B.3.2.2

Dr. Leonard Hobson Buchanan Foote was born April 11, 1898 in Cockeysville, Maryland, son of John L. and Emma A. Foote. In 1926, Dr. Foote accepted a number of positions at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College including college physician, director of student health, medical director and administrator of FAMU Hospital. He died on May 31, 1993.

-https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/44584

Location: AC.3.A.1.6.1 - AC.3.A.2.1.6; AC.3.B.3.3.3

Location: AC.2.B.3.5.1. - AC.2.B.3.5.2

Dr. LaSalle Doheny Leffall, Jr. (1930–2019) was a distinguished surgeon, oncologist, and medical educator born in Tallahassee and raised in Quincy. A prodigious student, he graduated from Florida A&M University at age 18 and earned his M.D. from Howard University College of Medicine by age 22. Leffall became a leading figure in surgical oncology, dedicating his career to cancer research and education, particularly focusing on disparities affecting African American communities. He served for 25 years as chairman of the Department of Surgery at Howard University, trained thousands of medical students, and held prominent leadership roles, including president of the American Cancer Society and the American College of Surgeons. https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/dr-lasalle-d-leffall-jr-38