Florida A&M University President Marva B. Johnson Attends White House Black History Month Celebration

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Marva B. Johnson J.D., today participated in the White House Black History Month HBCU Leaders Pre-Meeting and Celebration in Washington, D.C., representing FAMU, its students, and the enduring legacy of one of America’s most distinguished Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

"Florida A&M University has always been more than a place — it is a promise," said President Johnson. "Every room I enter, I enter as FAMU’s president, in service of our students and our mission. It is an honor to ensure that we are represented in every room as we continue to advocate for our students and their success."

President Johnson recognizes that her presence carries a responsibility larger than any single meeting or moment. As the leader of the nation’s top-ranked public HBCU, she has an obligation to continually and unapologetically advocate for the enduring value of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. HBCUs are critical to the success of our global society; they are engines of economic mobility, research innovation, cultural leadership, and talent development for this nation.

President Johnson will use every platform—public and private—to elevate the contributions of HBCUs and land-grant institutions, to ensure meaningful investment, and to reaffirm that institutions like FAMU are essential to America’s competitiveness and conscience. Her engagement is not symbolic; it is strategic. It is rooted in the belief that when HBCUs are fully supported and fully understood, the entire nation benefits.

About Florida A&M University

Founded October 3, 1887, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is a public, historically Black university located in Tallahassee, Florida. What distinguishes FAMU from other universities is its legacy of providing access to a high-quality, affordable education with programs and services that guide students toward successfully achieving their dreams.

FAMU is part of the State University System of Florida and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. In addition to the main Tallahassee campus, FAMU has several satellite campuses across Florida. These include the College of Law in Orlando and the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, which has sites in Crestview, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami.

 

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