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]
Marie Valentine McDemmond | |
|---|---|
| President of Norfolk State University | |
| In office 1997–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Harrison Wilson Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Carolyn Meyers Alvin J. Schexnider (interim) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1946[1] |
| Died | July 27, 2022 |
| Children | 2 children |
| Residence | Pompano Beach, Florida[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Massachusetts at Amherst (Ed.D.) University of New Orleans (M.A.) Xavier University (B.A.) |
| Profession | professor university administrator[2] |
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Cheryl D. Fields (14 July 2007). "Confidence in the face of controversy". Diverse Issues in Higher Education.
- ^ Alvarez-Wertz, Jane (July 28, 2022). "Former NSU president Dr. Marie McDemmond passes away". WAVY. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
- ^ "Past Presidents". Norfolk State University. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ Charles W. Pleasants (2010). "75 Years of Pride Achievement and Promise". Norfolk State University Magazine. 7 (1): 14–16. Retrieved 15 August 2013.