Tarah Jean

6 days ago | tallahassee.com | Tarah Jean

Town hall attendees expressed opposition to finalist Marva Johnson, citing concerns about political influence and a desire for a candidate dedicated to FAMU's progress. FAMU alumni and community members voiced strong support for Donald Palm, the university's current chief operating officer. The town hall, hosted by Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor, aimed to address community concerns about the search process.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tarah Jean

As Florida A&M University gears up to welcome its four presidential finalists for campus visits as part of its search, the candidates will be met with a packed schedule. With visits taking place May 12–16, the finalists will have the opportunity to engage with the FAMU community through interviews, meetings and public events from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day.

1 week ago | tallahassee.com | Tarah Jean

Florida A&M University is hosting four finalists for its presidential search from May 12-16. The finalists will participate in interviews, meetings, and public events. The Board of Trustees will vote on May 16 to select the sole finalist, who will then be subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors. As Florida A&M University gears up to welcome its four presidential finalists for campus visits as part of its search, the candidates will be met with a packed schedule.

1 week ago | tallahassee.com | Tarah Jean

FAMU alumnus Avery D. McKnight returns as general counsel after being let go in 2016. McKnight previously served as FAMU's general counsel for nearly a decade. This appointment concludes interim President Timothy Beard's restructuring of the senior leadership team. Florida A&M University’s general counsel position has been filled with a familiar face – FAMU alumnus Avery D. McKnight, who formerly served in the role for nearly a decade before being let go.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tarah Jean

A failed call for Florida A&M University’s presidential search to be suspended is not stopping Leon County District 1 Commissioner Bill Proctor from pushing for the process to be redone. Proctor says he will host a town hall on FAMU’s presidential process, 6:30–8 p.m. May 7, at Bethel AME Church, 501 W. Orange Ave., as frustrations run high during the search for FAMU’s 13th leader.