Friday-Stroud, who previously served as dean of the School
of Business and Industry, led the negotiation process that resulted in a $5
million pledge from SBI alumnus John W. Thompson and his wife Sandra Thompson
in Fall 2014. It is the biggest private gift in the history of FAMU.
The Thompsons are transferring the money to FAMU
in installments of $1 million over five years.
Friday-Stroud is a professor of management. After graduating
from SBI with her B.S. and M.B.A., she earned her Ph.D. in business
administration/management from Florida International University. She has
scholarly publications and consulting experience with public, private, and
civic organizations in the areas of strategic planning, mentoring, leadership
development, conflict management, and diversity training.
Back in 2008, Friday-Stroud chaired the leadership team for
FAMU’s successful reaffirmation of accreditation process with the Southern Association of
Colleges of Schools.