Marie McDemmond

Dr. Marie Valentine McDemmond (born 1946) is American educator who became 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.[3] Dr. Alvin J. Schexnider became acting president from July 2005 until June 30, 2006.[4]

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]
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]

References
  1. 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. Missing or empty |url= (help)
  3. "Past Presidents". Norfolk State University. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  4. Charles W. Pleasants (2010). "Norfolk Stae University Magazine". Norfolk State University Magazine. 7 (1): 14–16. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
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