Tarah Jean
Higher Education Reporter at Tallahassee Democrat
Philippians 4:13 | Higher Ed Reporter for @TDOnline
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Tarah Jean
It’s official: Marva Johnson has been confirmed as Florida A&M University’s 13th president after a contentious process that concluded with an outcome foreseen by many. Continuing the trend of having politicians and individuals with strong political ties as university presidents, Johnson’s confirmation completes a new loop of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan for a massive conservative takeover and remaking of Florida’s higher education system.
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Tarah Jean
A group of Florida A&M University stakeholders are looking to take their concerns about Marva Johnson’s presidential selection – and how it was allegedly predetermined – to court, pushing for an investigation as her confirmation draws closer.
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Tarah Jean
As Florida A&M University’s ability to afford President-elect Marva Johnson’s high-paying salary remains at issue, lawmakers presented a last-minute solution in the state’s $115.1 billion budget for 2025-26. In a June 13 Appropriations Conference Committee meeting, legislators OK'd a provision to allow FAMU’s Board of Trustees to tap into extra university funds for the new president’s compensation.
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1 week ago |
tallahassee.com | Tarah Jean
Florida lawmakers added a provision to the state budget that could allow FAMU to use reserve funds to pay the future salary of President-elect Marva Johnson. The provision aims to address a funding shortfall after the FAMU Foundation's budget proposal didn't fully cover Johnson's $839,400 first-year salary. The move comes amid controversy surrounding Johnson's high salary and opposition to her presidency within the FAMU community.
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1 week ago |
tallahassee.com | Tarah Jean
Florida State University's Board of Trustees approved a $2.97 billion operating budget for 2025-26, a 1% decrease from the previous year. It includes $485.6 million for capital projects, including Legacy Hall, a new Football Operations Facility, and the future Academic Health Center. The university expects to see a $34.6 million decrease of funds from federal grants due to the impact of ongoing funding cuts. Tuition costs have not been raised in 12 years, and pay raises are pending.
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