James H. Ammons

Biography

James H. Ammons is an American educator and political scientist who has served as president and/or chancellor of three historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs): North Carolina Central University (NCCU) (president, 2001 - 2007); Florida A&M University (FAMU) (president, 2007–2012); and Southern University at New Orleans (chancellor, 2021–2025). A Florida native, he has received distinguished alumni awards from FAMU and Florida State University, where he received his doctorate degree in political science, and an honorary doctorate degree from Wilberforce University.

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