FAMU hires Reginald Thomas as VP for athletics and academic excellence

Florida A&M University has appointed Reginald Thomas as the new Associate Vice President for Athletics and Academic Excellence. This decision was announced during the Board of Trustees meeting on June 11. Thomas previously served as Associate Commissioner for Administration at the Southwestern Athletic Conference, bringing extensive experience in NCAA compliance and academic support. His hiring aims to bolster FAMU’s academic performance in athletics, particularly amid ongoing Level Two sanctions affecting the football program. Under Thomas's leadership, FAMU aims to further enhance its student-athlete support systems and compliance infrastructure.

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