DeSantis ties spark controversy as FAMU names Marva Johnson president

FAMU Board of Trustees Select Marva Johnson as University’s 13th President

Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Board of Trustees on Friday selected Marva Johnson to serve as the institution’s 13th president, pending confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors. Johnson, who holds a law degree and has a background in telecommunications and public education policy, was chosen following a national search. Her appointment is subject to final approval by the Board of Governors, which oversees Florida’s State University System…

FAMU Selects Marva Johnson, A DeSantis Ally Who Critics Call 'MAGA Marva,' As HBCU's President

Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees select Marva Johnson as president

Florida A&M University’s bitterly divided Board of Trustees on Friday selected Marva Johnson, an attorney and corporate executive, as the school’s next president, despite an outcry from alumni and students who questioned her qualifications and ties to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

DeSantis ties spark controversy as FAMU names Marva Johnson president

The board voted 8-4 on Friday to select Johnson. Critics, including board Chairwoman Kristin Harper, questioned Johnson's educational qualifications.

Marva Johnson Named 13th President-Elect of Florida A&M University Amid Backlash

Just days after student-led protests and public opposition from high-profile alumni like Hollywood producer Will Packer, the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Board of Trustees voted to name Marva Johnson, J.D., as the school’s 13th president-elect. The decision, announced on May 16, now awaits confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors. Johnson’s selection came in a narrow 8-4 vote, with the remaining board members throwing their support behind…

FAMU SGA President speaks strongly amid President controversy

As the FAMU Board of Trustees voted to name its next university president, Marva Johnson, a decision that has ignited strong responses from the student body—Student Government Association (SGA) President Zayla Bryant delivered a pointed and passionate closing statement that has resonated with many on campus. “I think it’s important that we always understand that the reason why we are here, that the people who put money in our pockets. The reason…