Florida A&M University has been granted its first state-designated Type I institute. FAMU's Institute of Urban Policy and Commerce was officially established and issued Type I status by the Florida state legislature last month. State Sen. James Hargrett and State Rep. Rudy Bradley filed the bill that provides more than $675,000 for staffing of the institute. The lawmakers say it will make FAMU a leader in the state university system on research issues related to urban revitalization.
"By building the institute within the university, we are ensuring that we will not throw money at these urban centers, but provide creative strategies that will lead the nation in developing our inner cities," Hargrett says.
The institute also will support the community development efforts of inner city areas, neighborhood-based organizations, and municipal agencies.
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