Marva Johnson Assumes Leadership Role as New President of Florida A&M University

Florida A&M University (FAMU), a prominent historically Black university based in Tallahassee, has announced the appointment of Marva Johnson as its 13th president. The institution currently serves nearly 7,800 undergraduate and over 1,400 graduate students, with Black students making up 87% of the undergraduate population.Johnson brings a wealth of experience from both the telecommunications industry and public education policy. She currently holds the position of Group Vice President of State Government Affairs at Charter Communications, the parent company of Spectrum. In this role, she has been a leading advocate for broadband expansion across underserved Southern communities.Appointed to the Florida State Board of Education in 2014, Johnson went on to serve as Chair from 2015 to 2019. Her tenure was marked by major reforms, including performance-based funding for state colleges and initiatives to close student achievement gaps.Johnson's combined expertise in technology infrastructure and education reform positions her as a transformative leader for FAMU's future.