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webInstitutional news about FAMU receiving Hewlett Foundation funding to expand AI cybersecurity policy research; relevant as an example of philanthropic investment in AI governance capacity-building at HBCUs.
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Florida A&M University's Cyber Policy Institute is expanding its AI and cybersecurity programs with funding from the Hewlett Foundation. The initiative focuses on developing policy frameworks and research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. This represents a growing institutional effort to address AI-related security risks through policy-oriented research.
Key Points
- •FAMU's Cyber Policy Institute is receiving Hewlett Foundation support to expand AI cybersecurity initiatives.
- •The program focuses on policy development at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.
- •Initiative aims to build research capacity and policy expertise at an HBCU institution.
- •Reflects broader philanthropic investment in AI governance and cybersecurity policy research.
- •Supports development of diverse voices and institutions in AI safety and policy discourse.
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# FAMU Cyber Policy Institute Expands AI, Cybersecurity Initiatives with Hewlett Foundation Support
December 03, 2025
Administration
By Heather D. Johnson
FAMU's Cyber Policy Fellows advance programming to elevate the University’s leadership
in cyber policy, artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and education.
The Cyber Policy Institute at Florida A&M University (FAMU) is strengthening its academic,
research and community impact through a growing portfolio of initiatives supported
by a $5 million grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
Reporting to the Office of the Provost, the Institute is jointly housed within the
College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities (CSSAH) and the College of Science
and Technology (CST). Under the leadership of **Interim Director Darryl Scriven, Ph.D.**, the Cyber Policy Fellows advance programming to elevate the University’s leadership
in cyber policy, artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and education.
The 2025-2026 faculty fellows represent several of the University’s colleges and schools
and include Chiquita Brown, Ph.D., Deanna Burney, Ph.D., Tejal Mulay, Ph.D., and Phylicia
Taylor, Ph.D. The Institute also launched its first cohort of 10 AI student interns
from various academic disciplines. During their internship, the students participated
in technical and policy teams to develop an AI-driven business solution for the CSI
companies.
“The Cyber Policy Institute, its faculty fellows, and AI student interns are making
a lasting impact on FAMU’s institutional ecosystem and showcasing the high caliber
education that FAMU continues to provide,” said Scriven.
The FAMU AI Community Learning Series, one of the Institute’s signature accomplishments,
is a yearlong public education initiative envisioned by **Provost Allyson Watson, Ph.D.**
“Faculty excellence drives high-impact student preparation and research development,”
said Watson. “This fellowship will cultivate academic strength across disciplines,
empowering our faculty to learn, lead, and share innovative approaches to solving
tomorrow’s challenges today.”
Developed in collaboration with the Teaching and Learning Center, the series features
12 one-hour sessions designed to boost digital literacy and broaden public understanding
of AI. Sessions have included topics explaining artificial intelligence, its concepts,
and its significance in higher education.
Since its inception, the Institute has also hosted several workshops designed to expand
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