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FAMU Foundation balks at supplementing Marva Johnson’s salary

Marva Johnson’s path to the presidency of Florida A&M University was dealt a significant blow Friday.  The FAMU Foundation, responsible for supplementing presidential salaries, took no action on Johnson’s salary.…

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Marva Johnson Selected as FAMU’s 13th President Amid Heated Backlash; Alumni Outraged

Amid vocal opposition and community concern, the Board of Trustees selects a corporate executive to lead the nation's top public HBCU.

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FAMU Announces Campus Visit Schedule for Presidential Finalists

“This is a pivotal moment for Florida A&M University,” said Harper. “Bringing the finalists to campus provides an invaluable opportunity for our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to…

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Florida A&M’s Marching 100 Electrifies Coachella Crowd with Travis Scott

Their presence added a whole new dimension to Scott’s already high-octane set, thrilling longtime fans and newcomers alike.

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FAMU presidential search presents finalists; The community favorite is clear

Donald Palm is the clear standout among the candidates. Palm was FAMU’s Vice President of Administration and COO before heading to Virginia State University in 2016. The affable administrator checked…

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FAMU Orlando Alumni Chapter Celebrates Annual Appreciation Day

"I'm really excited to go because, I'm ready to be surrounded by people of my color, who have the same aspirations as I do. And overall, I just want to…

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Charlie Ward on the Verge of Becoming FAMU’s New Men’s Basketball Coach

The proposed deal includes a five-year contract starting at $175,000 per year with annual raises. If it goes through, Ward would instantly become one of the highest-profile coaches at any…

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Florida A&M University School of Nursing Achieves an 11-point Improvement on Licensure Exam Pass Rate

“The nursing programs within the SUS have maintained a standard of excellence by ensuring graduates excel on the nursing exam and are prepared to provide quality healthcare to Floridians,” said Chancellor…

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Florida Classic 2024 Reunites Old Friends and Excites Fans

The weekend included all of the signature events like the Consortium Kickoff Luncheon, Battle of the Bands and the Florida Classic Night of Distinction.

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Deadly Mass Shooting During Tuskegee Homecoming Celebration

"At approximately 1:40 a.m., Special Agents received notification of multiple individuals shot on the campus of Tuskegee University," the agency said, noting they were "still in the process of gathering…

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