TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Florida A&M University is mourning the loss of former interim president Dr. Castell Vaughn Bryant. <\/p>\n
FAMU shared a statement from current president Marva Johnson on social media Monday, describing Bryant as \u201ca distinguished alumna, trailblazing leader and the University\u2019s first woman to serve as interim president.\u201d <\/p>\n
Bryant was appointed to interim presidents in 2005 and served two years. \u201cHer leadership reflected a deep and abiding commitment to the University\u2019s mission, its students, and its enduring legacy of excellence,\u201d Johnson wrote.<\/p>\n
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She also served in leadership roles at Miami-Dade College, according to FAMU. <\/p>\n
\u201cOn behalf of the Florida A&M University community, we extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Bryant\u2019s family, friends, colleagues, and all who were impacted by her life and service,\u201d Johnson wrote. \u201cWe honor her memory with gratitude and will continue to build upon the foundation she helped strengthen.\u201d<\/p>\n
The statement also highlighted Bryant\u2019s work in paving the way for future generations of women leaders across higher education.<\/p>\n
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