Correspondent Mikhail Scot charts some of the historic moments in Florida A&M President JamesAmmons‘ five-year tenure at the head of the university. Ammons tendered his resignation to the Board of Trustees Wednesday. July 2, 2007- James H. Ammons hired as the 10th president of Florida A&M University. June 25, 2008- The Southern […]
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Internet Frenzy Follows News that President Ammons is Leaving
Facebook and Twitter erupted in a frenzy Wednesday on the news that Florida A&M President James Ammons was resigning. As in other circles, the opinions of social media users split: either people were for Ammons‘ decision to leave or were against the university’s 10th president’s resignation. FAMU alumna Nija Sharp expressed […]
Ammons Quits as President, but Will Stay on as ‘Tenured Faculty’
Florida A&M President James H. Ammons resigned Wednesday amid the controversy surrounding the hazing death of Marching “100” drum major Robert Champion in November. His resignation, effective Oct. 11, 2012, comes after weeks of speculation of whether he would be giving up his post. The university’s Board of Trustees have […]
Ammons Resigns
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida A&M President James Ammons has resigned the same day parents of a drum major who died after being hazed added the university to a wrongful death lawsuit. Ammons resigned Wednesday in a letter to the university governing board. Robert Champion died in November after being […]
Alumni React to James Ammons’ Resignation
As news of President James Ammons’ resignation swept through the Internet Wednesday, Florida A&M University’s alumni reacted with both surprise and relief. “FAMU needs a clean sweep, maybe this was the start,” said criminal justice alumna Jamise Coyle, a graduate of the Spring 2012 class. “FAMU can only go up […]
Board of Trustees Agrees to Monday Meeting about Ammons
Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees agreed Wednesday to a “prompt meeting” on the resignation of President James H. Ammons. This “emergency call-in” meeting on Monday, July 16, is scheduled for 9 a.m. They were discussing budget matters when Trustee Rufus Montgomery first presented the option to the board. “We must […]
FAMU Trustees Call for ‘Prompt Meeting’ on Ammons’ Resignation
Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees called Wednesday for a “prompt meeting” on the resignation of the university’s president. They were discussing budget matters when Trustee Rufus Montgomery first presented the option to the board. The trustees are discussing the date for the meeting. The motions are to hold an “emergency […]
Shock Reigns among Faculty as FAMU Loses President
Members of faculty and staff were surprised to hear the news that Florida A&M President James Ammons, resigned Wednesday after widespread criticism of the leadership of the university. The resignation comes after drum major Robert Champion’s parent’s added Florida A&M to a wrongful death suit. According to the autopsy report […]
Timeline of Hazing at Florida A&M
Nov. 8-10, 2011 – Director Julian White issued 30 letters to band members suspected in hazing incidents. Nov. 13, 2011 – Police of Chief Calvin Ross received a call from someone saying that she believed band members were performing hazing activities at an off-campus residence. Nov. 19, 2011 – Florida […]
Champion’s Parents Sue FAMU for Son’s Wrongful Death
Robert Champion’s parents filed Wednesday a wrongful lawsuit against Florida A&M. Champion’s family held a press conference that came just a few hours after President Ammons announced his resignation from the university. Robert and Pamela Champion said they want to help end the scourge of hazing that has spread through the university […]