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James Ammons

Florida A&M Confirms First Female President, Elmira Mangum

Elmira Mangum takes over for James Ammons in April.
02/20/2014
NCAA Seeks to Address Athletes’ Academic Progress at HBCUs - The NCAA is set to look into the academic disparity between athletes at HBCU campuses and those at predominantly white schools. Last year, 33 out of the 103 schools penalized for not having an acceptable APR (the Academic Progress Rate) for athletes, a high ratio considering the small number of HBCUs in comparison to other schools. 

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The school's community is thrilled with the return of band.
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James Ammons, Florida A&M University

FAMU Board Calls Emergency Meeting in Aftermath of President’s Resignation

James Ammons is said to be leaving immediately.
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FAMU's Accreditation on Probation

FAMU President Resigns in Wake of Band Hazing Death

James Ammons had been president since 2007.
07/11/2012
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No-Confidence Vote for FAMU Chief Over Hazing

Florida A&M president vows to stay at school despite vote.
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