TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university is resigning amid backlash over the school’s apparent
FILE - This image made from a video provided by WCTV shows Gregory Gerami, a 30-year-old who calls himself Texas'"youngest African American industrial hemp producer," third from left, and Florida A&M University president Larry Robinson, posing with a ceremonial check during a commencement ceremony May 4, 2024 in Tallahassee, Fla. Robinson announced Friday, July 12, he’s resigning amid backlash over the university’s apparent failure to properly vet the donation.
Robinson has led the 137-year-old HBCU for seven years. There has been public outcry over the university’s handling of the donation, which took the form of millions of shares in 30-year-old donor Gregory Gerami’s fledgling industrial hemp company. FAMU put the gift on pause and authorized an outside investigation of the debacle, which is ongoing.
The leadership change at the institution is raising concerns among some alumni, at a time when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is working to limit the state’s diversity programs and restrict what can be taught about race and American history. The university’s trustees is expected to set Robinson’s departure date and begin discussing the presidential search when it meets July 23. Robinson plans to return to his position as a professor in FAMU’s School of the Environment after a year-long sabbatical.Supporters of scaling back Arkansas abortion ban sue state for rejecting ballot measure petitions
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