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| FAMU President Marva B. Johnson with her mom Mrs. Annette Brown. FAMU set to formally install Marva B. Johnson, J.D., as the university's 13th president, this morning, at an 11 a.m. investiture ceremony at Lee Hall, an event intended to symbolize renewal and unity, yet unfolding against a backdrop of deepening unease among faculty, alumni, and students. The ceremony, rich with academic tradition, sought to project an image of stability and forward momentum. In remarks leading up to the actual ceremony this week, Johnson spoke of “reaffirmation,” “excellence,” and “the success of every student we serve.” But for many watching, the pageantry clashed with recent controversies that have come to define her nascent administration: plummeting donor participation, accusations of self-dealing, and a series of politically charged appointments. |
“It is both an honor and a profound responsibility to serve as president of FAMU,” Johnson said from the podium. “This investiture is not simply a celebration of leadership, but a reaffirmation of our shared commitment.”
The ceremony follows several days of pre-events including a prayer breakfast and an evening dinner held in theGrand Ballroom on Monday night.
A reception on the Quadrangle will immediately follow the ceremony, followed by a President’s Wind Symphony Concert later in the evening. This will be the university's first investiture since 2018, it formally celebrated the installation of Larry Robinson.