Marie McDemmond

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Marie Valentine McDemmond
President of Norfolk State University
In office
1997–2005
Preceded byHarrison Wilson Jr.
Succeeded byCarolyn Meyers
Alvin J. Schexnider (interim)
Personal details
Born1946[1]
DiedJuly 27, 2022
Children2 children
ResidencePompano Beach, Florida[1]
Alma materUniversity of Massachusetts at Amherst
(Ed.D.)
University of New Orleans
(M.A.)
Xavier University
(B.A.)
Professionprofessor
university administrator[2]

Dr. Marie Valentine McDemmond (1946 – July 27, 2022[3]) was an American educator and third president of Norfolk State University, and the first African-American woman to serve as the head of a four-year college in Virginia. She served as president from 1997 to 2005, being the year she retired.[4] Dr. Alvin J. Schexnider became acting president from July 2005 until June 30, 2006.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Vicki Friedman (19 December 2010). "Ex-NSU president who made Virginia history speaks at TCC graduation". The Virginian Pilot. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  2. ^ Cheryl D. Fields (14 July 2007). "Confidence in the face of controversy". Diverse Issues in Higher Education.
  3. ^ Alvarez-Wertz, Jane (July 28, 2022). "Former NSU president Dr. Marie McDemmond passes away". WAVY. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  4. ^ "Past Presidents". Norfolk State University. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  5. ^ Charles W. Pleasants (2010). "75 Years of Pride Achievement and Promise". Norfolk State University Magazine. 7 (1): 14–16. Retrieved 15 August 2013.