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 | |
| In office January 8, 2021 – August 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Lisa Mims-Devezin |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Bouie |
| 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 |
| Spouse | Judy Ruffin Ammons |
| Children | 1 |
| 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 an honorary doctorate degree from Wilberforce University.