内容摘要：In 1993, Yad Vashem recognized Emilie and Oskar Schindler as Righteous Among the Nations, the honor awarded to those who rescued Jews from the Holocaust.

In 1993, Yad Vashem recognized Emilie and Oskar Schindler as Righteous Among the Nations, the honor awarded to those who rescued Jews from the Holocaust.

Johnson’s selection came over the fierce opposition of some of the school’s staunchest supporters, who celebrate FAMU’s legacy of Black excellence, social mobility and cultural pride.“There was a lack of intellectual depth and a gap in cultural connection that was just painfully blatant,” Board Chair Kirstin Harper said of Johnson.

“In an age of merit-based hiring decisions, how can one justify settling for a candidate who does not meet all of the position criteria? Or turning a blind eye to exceptionally qualified candidates?” Harper added.The board chose Johnson from a field of four finalists, which included FAMU’s chief operating officer Donald Palm, who was the clear favorite among an outspoken contingent of the university’s students and supporters, and who was endorsed by the school’s influential“When you don’t have your own students, faculty, and alumni behind you, no matter what relationships you have, that’s a recipe for disaster,” film producer and alum Will Packer told the board ahead of the vote. “Do not set Marva Johnson up to fail. Do not put her in a position to take over a house severely divided.”

Johnson’s nomination comes at a time when public universities are grappling with, and as the officials overseeing Florida’s public universities — many of whom were appointed by DeSantis — are increasingly turning to

Board member Belvin Perry said while he discussed the search with the governor’s staff, he didn’t feel any political pressure to pick a certain candidate. Perry ultimately cast his vote for Palm, though he felt Johnson’s selection was inevitable.

“It is a foregone conclusion as to result of this vote today,” Perry said. “That’s the truth.”Extreme flooding across a corridor that includes Louisville, Kentucky, and Memphis — which have major cargo hubs — could also lead to shipping and supply chain delays, said Jonathan Porter, chief meteorologist at AccuWeather.

Swollen rivers and tributaries also swamped some parts in Ohio, and Gov. Mike DeWine said about 70 roads were closed. The southern half of the state was expected to see moderate flooding, which has not happened in four years, he added.Forecasters attributed the violent weather to warm temperatures, an unstable atmosphere, strong wind shear and abundant moisture streaming from the Gulf. At least 318 tornado warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service since this week’s outbreak began Wednesday.

The outburst comes at a time when nearly half of National Weather Service forecast officesafter Trump administration