Florida A&M University President Marva B. Johnson attended the White House Black History Month HBCU Leaders Pre-Meeting and Celebration in Washington, D.C., representing the university and its students.
“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 emphasized her responsibility as the leader of the nation’s top-ranked public Historically Black College and University (HBCU). She noted that HBCUs play a vital role in economic mobility, research innovation, cultural leadership, and talent development across the country.
She stated her commitment to using all available platforms to highlight the contributions of HBCUs and land-grant institutions. Johnson aims to secure meaningful investment and reinforce the importance of these institutions for America’s competitiveness. “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.”
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), founded on October 3, 1887, is a public historically Black university based in Tallahassee, Florida. The university focuses on providing affordable education with programs designed to help students achieve their goals.
