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.
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