TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Athletics Department announced Thursday it is suspending all athletic activities, effective immediately due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
 
"Our number one concern is the health and safety of our student-athletes and campus community. The times are certainly unprecedented and we are moving to ensure the we keep our student-athletes and staff's best interest in mind. We are following national trends and protocols to suspend all activities," Athletic Director Kortne Gosha said. "Although we are greatly disappointed, this is the responsible choice and we will not compromise the health and safety of our student-athletes and campus community. We will continue to monitor and follow University, MEAC and NCAA protocols."
 
The announcement comes one day after FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., announced that in accordance with guidance provided by the State University System (SUS) on the coronavirus that FAMU will conduct classes by online and other non-face-to-face instructional methods for at least two weeks following Spring Break.
 
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