FAMU trustees nominate Marva Johnson as President
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Marva Johnson has been named Florida A&M University’s 13th president following a candidacy met with major pushback and opposition from many in the community.
Johnson will serve as the 13th president of the university if confirmed by the Board of Governors. Angelina Jolie, the godmother of the Trophée Chopard Award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, made a stunning debut on the red carpet.
The emergence of Marva Johnson as a finalist for the position of president at Florida A&M University has sparked a lot of discussion. The longtime president of the NAACP's Florida State Conference has voiced strong objections to the ongoing presidential search at FAMU, citing concerns about political interference and a lack of transparency.
Dozens answered the call of Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor and Hollywood producer and FAMU alumnus Will Packer to gather in opposition May 14 to presidential candidate Marva Johnson. Some came dressed in the school’s signature colors of citrus ...