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DeSantis ally set to lead Florida’s only public HBCU, sparking backlash

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By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — A telecommunications executive with close ties to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is on track to become the 13th president of Florida A&M University, despite opposition from thousands of students and alumni.

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    DeSantis ally set to lead Florida’s only public HBCU, sparking backlash (opens Local News 8)

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    By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — A telecommunications executive with close ties to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is on track to become the 13th president of Florida A&M University, despite opposition from thousands of students and alumni.

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    DeSantis ally appointed president of Florida’s only public HBCU | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — Marva Johnson, a telecommunications executive, will become the 13th president of Florida A&M University, despite

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    DeSantis ally appointed president of Florida’s only public HBCU (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — Marva Johnson, a telecommunications executive, will become the 13th president of Florida A&M University, despite opposition from thousands of students and alumni. The Florida Board of Governors voted Wednesday to confirm Johnson’s appointment by the FAMU board of …

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