FAMU Celebrates New President's Investiture

Marva Johnson formally installed as Florida A&M University's leader after over 9 months on the job.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:08am

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A highly stylized, abstract silkscreen print featuring a repeated image of a prominent FAMU campus building in a grid of bold, neon colors and heavy black outlines, capturing the celebratory mood of the university's presidential investiture ceremony.FAMU's investiture celebration brings vibrant energy and community pride to the university's historic Tallahassee campus.Tallahassee Today

Florida A&M University is holding a formal investiture ceremony to install Marva Johnson as the university's new president. Johnson has been leading the historically Black college and university (HBCU) for over nine months, and the investiture event will feature various celebratory activities to mark the occasion.

Why it matters

As the leader of one of Florida's prominent HBCUs, Johnson's investiture represents an important milestone for FAMU and the broader Tallahassee community. The ceremony highlights the university's commitment to its mission and values, and Johnson's installation as president solidifies her role in guiding the institution's future direction.

The details

The investiture ceremony for Marva Johnson will take place on FAMU's campus in Tallahassee and will include speeches, performances, and other celebratory events. Johnson assumed the FAMU presidency in July 2025 after previously serving in various higher education leadership roles.

  • The investiture ceremony will be held on April 25, 2026.
  • Johnson has been FAMU's president for over 9 months, since July 2025.

The players

Marva Johnson

The president of Florida A&M University, a historically Black college and university (HBCU) located in Tallahassee, Florida.

Florida A&M University

A public HBCU located in Tallahassee, Florida, known for its strong academic programs and community engagement.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to formally install President Johnson and celebrate her leadership of our university.”

— Larry Robinson, Chair, FAMU Board of Trustees

“This investiture ceremony is an important moment for FAMU as we look to the future under President Johnson's guidance.”

— Kimberly Moore, Vice Chair, FAMU Board of Trustees

What’s next

Following the investiture ceremony, President Johnson and FAMU leadership will host a series of community events and forums to engage with students, faculty, staff, and local residents.

The takeaway

Marva Johnson's investiture as FAMU's president solidifies her role in leading the university's mission to provide high-quality education and foster a supportive environment for its diverse student body and community.