Florida A&M has named a brand new performing arts amphitheater in honor of alumni and producer Will Packer.
The amphitheater comes after Packer made a large donation to the college, the place he earned an engineering diploma. Packer, the principal behind Will Packer Productions and Will Packer Media, was most just lately introduced because the producer of the following Academy Awards telecast.
“HBCU giving has by no means been extra important than it’s right this moment. I’m honored to offer again to the establishment that has given a lot to me and others through the years,” mentioned Packer, who will take part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony that may kick off the college’s 2021 Homecoming. “I hope this accomplishment serves as an inspiration for future generations of FAMUans who will know the success I achieved has its foundations in the identical halls, lecture rooms and dorms the place they reside.”
As part of the Homecoming festivities, Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim Rose will broadcast their ESPN present First Take with Stephen A. Smith reside from the brand new amphitheater. Following this, Kevin Hart’s SiriusXM present Straight From The Hart may even report reside in entrance of an viewers.
“Will Packer has an unmatched ardour for FAMU. His reward towards naming the Performing Arts Amphitheater is an indication of his love for his alma mater and his need to steer by instance in giving again to the establishment which means a lot to him,” mentioned Dr. Shawnta Friday-Stroud, vice chairman for college development and FAMU Basis govt director, who was working with Packer on his donation.
