James H. Ammons
James Ammons | |
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Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with then Florida A&M President James H. Ammons, Jr., May 2010 | |
| Chancellor of Southern University at New Orleans | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Lisa Mims-Devezin |
| 10th President of Florida A&M University | |
| In office July 2, 2007 – July 16, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Castell V. Bryant |
| Succeeded by | Elmira Mangum |
| 9th Chancellor of North Carolina Central University | |
| In office 2001 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Julius L. Chambers |
| Succeeded by | Charlie Nelms |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James H. Ammons, Jr. December 23, 1953 Winter Haven, Florida, United States |
| Spouse | Judy Ruffin Ammons |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Alma mater | Florida A&M University (BA) Florida State University (MS, PhD) |
| Profession | University president, professor |
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 - present). 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 a honorary doctorate degree from Wilberforce University.