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New president-elect's close ties to DeSantis worry some at Florida A&M University

By Margie Menzel

Published May 25, 2025 at 8:10 AM EDT

The proposed new president of Florida A&M University has ties to Governor Ron DeSantis, and some alumni fear it's an effort to take control of the HBCU.

Margie Menzel

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