Now, Johnson faces the daunting task of securing legitimacy with a skeptical constituency of Rattlers at FAMU. A vocal group of students, faculty members and alumni have questioned Johnson’s ...

Johnson defended her candidacy, stating her desire to work with stakeholders and advance FAMU's mission. A heated evening meet and greet session with Florida A&M University’s presidential search ...

One member of FAMU’s board resigned after suggesting the school suspend the search to address community concerns. Johnson’s supporters said that though she’s not an academic leader ...

Critics argue that such interference risks FAMU's mission and independence. The backlash from the FAMU community has been swift and vocal. A petition titled "FAMU Deserves Better" has gained ...