Jordyn Anderson is the 120th Miss FAMU. (Khari Jackson/FAMUAN)
At Florida A&M University, the title of Miss FAMU is a proud campus tradition that celebrates student leadership and school spirit. As the 120th Miss FAMU, Jordyn Anderson now represents the voice and energy of the student body while embracing the opportunity to connect with students across campus.
The third-year business administration student from Tampa, Florida, says her journey with FAMU began years before she officially enrolled. During a high school visit to campus on FAMU’s “Be Out Day”, she experienced the energy of student life for the first time, a moment that helped shape her decision about where she wanted to continue her education.
“That was my first real introduction to FAMU,” Anderson said. “Seeing the people, the organizations and the energy on campus made me realize this was where I wanted to be.”
Since arriving on the Hill, leadership has remained a central part of Anderson’s college experience. She said she entered FAMU determined to continue the involvement that defined much of her high school years while building meaningful connections across campus.
“I didn’t want my leadership to stop just because I was going to college,” Anderson said. “Seeing other students step into leadership roles showed me that it was possible here too.”
One of her most pivotal moments came when she competed in the Miss Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship Pageant, where she was crowned Miss Krimson and Cream. Anderson said the experience pushed her outside of her comfort zone while helping her grow and form strong bonds with her fellow contestants turned sisters.
“The Kappa pageant forced me to get comfortable with the uncomfortable, and it helped me build real connections with the women I competed alongside.” Anderson said.
Her journey to becoming the 120th Miss FAMU required months of preparation and personal growth. Anderson described campaign season as both rewarding and challenging, filled with long nights and emotional moments.
“You can never fully prepare for campaign week,” she said. “There were long nights practicing and a lot of tears because I was very passionate about what I was doing.”
While the title places her in one of the university’s most visible leadership roles, Anderson says she hopes students see her as approachable and genuine above all else. She emphasized that her personality and energy during campaign season reflect who she is every day, not just during a campaign.
“I want people to know that this is genuinely me,” Anderson said. “I’m here to serve the student body and be transparent in everything I do.”
Anderson also hopes students feel comfortable connecting with her beyond official appearances or events. Despite the recognition that comes with the title, she says she still views herself as a student navigating the same experiences as her peers.
“I genuinely see myself as a regular student,” she said. “I don’t want people to think they can’t come talk to me because I’m always open and here to help.”