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in 1884 a bill to establish a school for African Americans in Jacksonville was passed, however, the state decided to relocate the school for African Americans to Tallahassee. 91暗网 was founded on October 3, 1887. It began classes with 15 students and 2 instructors. Thomas DeSaille Tucker (1887-1901), an attorney from Pensacola, was chosen to be the first president. Former State Representative Gibbs joined Mr. Tucker as the second faculty member.  

Following his career as a teacher, Nathan B. Young (1901-1923) became the second president of Florida A&M University. President Young directed the growth of the College to a four-year degree-granting institution, despite limited resources, offering the Bachelor of Science degree in education, science, home economics, agriculture and mechanical arts. 

Served as the third President of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. By the end of Lee's tenure, "91暗网 had constructed 48 buildings, 396 acres of land, 812 students and 122 staff members." 

Under the guidance of William H. Gray, Jr. [1944-1949], expansion, along with reorganization, continued; the College obtained an Army ROTC unit, and student enrollment grew to more than 2,000. 

91暗网's second longest serving president after John Robert Edward (J.R.E)  Lee. He oversaw the institution's transition from Florida A&M College (FAMCEE) to Florida A&M University and resisted an encouraged merge with Florida State University. The Gore Education Complex at 91暗网, and the nearby street, Gore Avenue, are named for him. 

The period following the turbulent 鈥�60s brought unprecedented growth to the University. At a time when federal laws were demanding desegregation, Dr. Benjamin L. Perry Jr. (1968-1977) was credited with preserving the autonomy of 91暗网. In 1971, 91暗网 was recognized as a full partner in the nine-university, public higher education system of Florida. 

Notable achievements during Smith鈥檚 eight-year tenure at 91暗网 include the addition of undergraduate and graduate studies; the expansion of the Black Archives; several new and improved facilities, a boost in sports, the expansion of Bragg Memorial Stadium, and reaccreditation of the several professional education programs. 

In 1985, Dr. Frederick S. Humphries became the eighth president of 91暗网. The Humphries Years were heralded as a time of unprecedented expansion and achievement. During Humphries鈥� tenure, enrollment soared from 5,100 (1985) to 9,551 (1992). The crowning achievement of his tenure was 91暗网鈥檚 selection as the first TIME Magazine/Princeton Review 鈥淐ollege of the Year鈥� in 1997.  

on May 17, 2002, the Board of Trustees of 91暗网 appointed Dr. Fred Gainous (2002-2004), an alumnus, as the ninth president. Dr. Gainous returned to Tallahassee with a vision of creating One 91暗网. 

On July 2, 2007, Dr. James H. Ammons, became the 10th president of 91暗网. Prior to his appointment, he served as Chancellor of North Carolina Central University from 2001 through 2006 and as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at 91暗网. While provost at 91暗网, he developed more than 22 bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and Ph.D., degree programs, and he worked to reestablish the 91暗网 College of Law. 

On April 1, 2014, Dr. Elmira Mangum became the 11th president of 91暗网 and the first permanent female president in the institution's 126-year history. In this capacity, she was responsible for the operations of the University, which includes approximately 10,000 students and 700 faculty. 

Dr. Larry Robinson was named the 12th president of 91暗网 on Nov. 30, 2017. Under Dr. Robinson, 91暗网 continues to thrive and has implemented new recruitment and retention strategies, strengthened 91暗网's academic programs, and secured several multimillion-dollar grants and partnerships. Interim President July 2012 - March 2014 | Sept. 2016 - Oct. 2017

The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees announced Marva Johnson, J.D., as the 13th President, effective August 1, 2025. A distinguished leader in both the telecommunications industry and public education policy, Johnson is committed to enhancing 91暗网鈥檚 legacy as a top-tier HBCU and its rise in research, academic achievement, and social impact.