Florida A&M University Receives $237 Million Gift From Gregory Germai

Historically Black Florida A&M University has received a $237.75 million gift from the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust and Gregory Germai, chief executive officer of Batterson Farms Corps. The gift is nearly double the university’s current endowment valued at $121 million, and one of the largest personal donations ever received by a historically Black college or university. “This gift is breathtaking in its generosity and its scope. It changes the narrative about what is possible for FAMU. I cannot thank Gregory Gerami and the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust enough. Their names are now etched into the annals of Florida A&M University in perpetuity,” said Larry Robinson, president of Florida A&M University. “This donation will have a far-reaching impact on our academic and athletics programs. It will greatly enhance our ability to provide scholarships for students and also give us a boost in recruiting top students, and recruiting and retaining top faculty.” Three years ago, Germai founded Batterson Farms Corps, a hydroponic farming and hemp plastic manufacturing company located in San Antonio, Texas. Through cultivating industrial hemp for various purposes, his business contributes to pediatric cancer research, sustainable agriculture, and community welfare. Batterson Farming Corp produces organic products year-round, grown...