Alumni

FAMU SPJ chapter leaders, Sydney Mclennan, Michael Trim Jr. and Shontae Day, celebrate a successful Fireside Chat with Dean Mira Lowe (left) and Laura J. Downey (center right) in 2024. Downey is the trailblazing first Black president of the SPJ Georgia Pro Chapter and an executive editor at WebMD. Although not pictured, Tatyanna McCray also played a significant role in leading the chapter's support of the event, which garnered them national honors. Photo: AJ Shorter.
Kanya Stewart
Kanya Stewart
After earning his degree in broadcast journalism and launching a successful career in photojournalism and production, Quintin Gee, driven by courage and conviction. chose to reroute his path to serve our country in the U.S. Army.
Kanya Stewart
Kanya Stewart
Luis Arriaga celebrates becoming the first in his family to obtain a four-year degree, surrounded by his parents and siblings. They are seen in front of the University's eternal flame, a moment symbolic of the motto, "Excellence With Caring."
Kanya Stewart
Kanya Stewart
From left: Alumna Jasmine Patrick, alumna Brianna Grant, and senior Zaria Salter and are contributing to national and global companies and events with their design innovations.
Kanya Stewart
Kanya Stewart
From attending NABJ’s first-ever short course at FAMU as an SJGC student to now leading the national office of the nation’s largest organization for Black journalists, Elise Durham's selection as the next executive director is a full circle moment.
Kanya Stewart
Kanya Stewart
Thai Floyd is making national headlines and national history as the new full-time, play-by-play announcer for Alabama A&M's Bulldogs.
Kanya Stewart
Kanya Stewart
A proud SJGC alumnus, Terrence Ward works daily to pay it forward by supporting students and preparing them for success in the industry.
Kanya Stewart
Kanya Stewart
FAMU SJGC alumnus Roy Wood Jr. hosts the 46th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City on May 20, 2025.
Kanya Stewart
Kanya Stewart
FAMU SJGC alumna Meredith D. Clark, Ph.D., attributes much of her success as an author, storyteller and expert to the tools and skills she learned through the school’s programs. 
Kanya Stewart
Kanya Stewart
FAMU SJGC alum Nicholas Tuma is transforming brands and empowering communities—merging creativity with strategy to deliver bold, innovative design rooted in his graphic communication training.
Kanya Stewart
Kanya Stewart
Alumna Danielle Lewis Gentry (’05) made history as Kroger Health’s first head of communications.
Kanya Stewart
Kanya Stewart
IPREX Global Communication Student Cohort last month
Heather Johnson
Heather Johnson