Florida A&M Hires DeSantis Ally as President
The HBCU in Tallahassee hired a president who has never worked in higher ed but has ties to Republican governor Ron DeSantis. Her critics have dubbed her “MAGA Marva.” Following a contentious selection process, Florida A&M University hired a new president with no experience working in higher education but long-standing ties to Republican governor Ron DeSantis. Marva Johnson, a lobbyist for Charter Communications, faced sharp opposition from students and alumni, who dubbed her “MAGA Marva.” But despite questions about her lack of experience, Florida A&M’s board voted 8 to 4 in a Friday meeting to make her the next president.
