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Florida A&M University President Marva B. Johnson is shown at her investiture ceremony on Tuesday at FAMU\u2019s Lee Hall.<\/p>\n
Marva B. Johnson, J.D., officially became the 13th president of Florida A&M University on Tuesday, April 21, at her investiture ceremony on the campus\u2019 Lee Hall.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is both an honor and a profound responsibility to serve as president of Florida A&M University,\u201d Johnson said before the ceremony. \u201cThis investiture is not simply a celebration of leadership, but a reaffirmation of our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and the success of every student we serve. Together, we move FAMU forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
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FAMU President Marva B. Johnson poses with her mom, Annette Brown, at Monday\u2019s prayer breakfast.<\/p>\n
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The theme of the investiture was “FAMU Forward, Advancing Excellence.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n
The ceremony at the Tallahassee HBCU followed several days of pre-events, including a prayer breakfast and an evening dinner held at FAMU on Monday night.<\/p>\n
Johnson was confirmed by the Florida Board of Governors on June 18, 2025 and assumed the helm on Aug. 1, 2025.<\/p>\n
Florida A&M University President Marva B. Johnson is shown at her investiture ceremony on Tuesday at FAMU\u2019s Lee Hall.<\/p>\n
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FAMU President Marva B. Johnson poses with her mom, Annette Brown, at Monday\u2019s prayer breakfast.<\/p>\n
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FAMU formally installs Johnson as 13th president<\/p>\n
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Marva B. Johnson, J.D., officially became the 13th president of Florida A&M University on Tuesday, April 21, at her investiture ceremony on the campus\u2019 Lee Hall.<\/p>\n
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\u201cIt is both an honor and a profound responsibility to serve as president of Florida A&M University,\u201d Johnson said before the ceremony. \u201cThis investiture is not simply a celebration of leadership, but a reaffirmation of our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and the success of every student we serve. Together, we move FAMU forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The theme of the investiture was “FAMU Forward, Advancing Excellence.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n
The ceremony at the Tallahassee HBCU followed several days of pre-events, including a prayer breakfast and an evening dinner held at FAMU on Monday night.<\/p>\n
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Johnson was confirmed by the Florida Board of Governors on June 18, 2025 and assumed the helm on Aug. 1, 2025.<\/p>\n
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