…bachelor’s degree in biology.
Inspired by the passion of her grandmother, Washington will continue her education at Howard University’s College of Medicine. Her career goal is to become a pediatrician.
“I want to come back home to Tallahassee and open a pediatric facility that will provide services for the underprivileged and do research on autism,” said Washington, who is one of three grandchildren that had the privilege of attending FAMU with their grandmother.
The commencement ceremonies will also serve as a celebration of the 125th anniversary of the signing of the Second Morrill Act of 1890. Under the Act, FAMU became a land-grant institution and received its charge to serve as a teaching, research, and extension institution, as well as to provide agricultural, mechanical arts, and military education.