Born a free Black American, Mary attended FSU back when it was a Normal School, becoming its first Black graduate. Mary worked as a teacher, newspaper editor, abolitionist, and businesswoman. She emigrated with her husband Henry Bibb (an escapee from enslavement and also an influential abolitionist) from the US to Canada, after the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act was passed. There, they both did much to support the growing Black Canadian population (many of whom were escaped slaves) settling near what later became Toronto. Due to her newspaper work, some consider her the first Black Canadian woman journalist. At the FSU community's request, FSU recently re-named a residence hall in her honor.
(No known photograph of Mary Bibbs exists; conceptual depiction by Black Canadian artist Komi Olaf.)

Educator and co-founder, alongside her future husband Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee Normal School, which became Tuskegee Institute, then University. Especially instrumental in crucial fund raising during the institution's early years. Her stepdaughter Portia Washington Pittman also attended FSU.

An internationally acclaimed award-winning playwright screenwriter for film and television, and novelist. His numerous stage plays have been produced in all fifty-states and several countries.
Photo credit: Anwar Stetson.

Robin spent 36 years as an educator in school systems across Eastern Massachusetts, including Brookline, Wayland, Milton, and Framingham. Recognition and awards include Massachusetts Principal of the Year in 2005 by the Massachusetts Elementary Principals Association, the National Distinguished Principal Award from the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the United States Department of Education in 2005, and the FSU Alumni Educator award in 2024.

Assemblywoman Hyndman’s professional career spans over fifteen years with the NYS Department of Education as a Senior Professional Conduct Investigator, overseeing adult trade and vocational schools. She previously held many educational policy-related positions, including Counselor for the Brooklyn College Educational Talent Search Program; Director of Minority Affairs at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of NYIT; and Assistant with the New York State Education Department Office of Higher Education. She was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 3rd, 2015, in the 29th District, and remains the incumbant..

As a Harvard College Alumni Program Service Desk Assistant Director, Jamal leads the front line alumni support team for Harvard College Alumni Programs, developing cross functional operational strategy, compiling intelligence reporting, and managing inbound service desk inquires via the Service Now platform.

Enjely Mora, MS, RD, LDN, is a Registered Dietician with credentials in assisting Sport Performance and Eating Disorder clients. Her work experience includes Nichols College, MetroWest Nutrition, and the Houston Astros Minor League Baseball Team.

Joshua Onujiogu, originally from Wareham, MA, is a professional athlete (football linebacker - #49) for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. During his time at FSU on its football team, he received the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) defensive player of the year award.