FAMU President Elmira Mangum Named ‘Person of the Year’ by Capital Outlook

 Elmira Mangum, Ph.D.

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President Elmira Mangum, Ph.D., will be honored today as the “Person of the Year” by The Capital Outlook newspaper.

Each year, The Capital Outlook Editorial Board selects an individual who is making a profound impact on the quality of life in the Big Bend area and beyond. In announcing the award, the Board highlighted President Mangum’s efforts to bring hope and inspiration to Floridians and throughout the nation.

“Dr. Mangum’s selection as The Capital Outlook’s ‘Person of the Year’ is a major recognition,” said Rev. Dr. R.B. Holmes Jr., publisher and president of the newspaper. “Her selection as the 11th president and first permanent female president of FAMU signals a new day in higher education. The higher education and academic communities across America proudly salute Dr. Mangum, who has the gifts and skills to transform FAMU into a stronger and bolder university in this 21st century.”

President Mangum will receive the “Person of the Year” award at Four Points by Sheraton Bronze Ballroom, located at 316 West Tennessee Street in Tallahassee.

“I am honored to receive this award from an organization with a great legacy of educating and empowering our community,” Mangum said. “This honor is not taken lightly, as it inspires me to continue to seek out the resources necessary to ensure that our low-wealth citizens have access to a high-quality and affordable education.”

COURTESY FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY MEDIA RELATIONS