TSU President Dwayne Tucker Says ‘Shared Sacrifices’ Have Improved Financial Outlook
The university president said TSU has exceeded its deficit goals in fiscal year 2025 by $13.2 million and is expected to exceed them again in fiscal year 2026.
Governor Lee Considers Requests from TSU for Maintenance Funding and a New College of Medicine Building from the UT System
TSU President Dwayne Tucker told Governor Bill Lee on Thursday that his university’s finances are improving, but it still needs help with deferred maintenance.
State Comptroller audit details the financial challenges Tennessee State University’s new leadership must tackle
According to the Comptroller’s audit, Tucker is inheriting a university that ended the 2022/23 fiscal year in June 2023 with an operating revenue loss of more than $128 million.
LEAD Public Schools announces Dr. Ricki Gibbs as its new CEO
The move coincides with existing CEO Dwayne Tucker’s decision to continue serving Tennessee State University as interim president and not return to LEAD for the 2025/26 school year.
Tennessee State University band director removed amid ongoing investigation
Tennessee State University has placed the band director of its Grammy-winning marching band on paid administrative leave amid an investigation relating to an internal audit, according to a Friday announcement from TSU Interim President Dr. Dwayne Tucker.
Tennessee State University leaders still working out details to stabilize finances
Tennessee State University officials told state leaders Monday that the university is currently looking for new ways to save money, amid concerns about financial mismanagement.
Tennessee State University selects Dwayne Tucker, CEO of LEAD Public Schools, as new interim president
The Tennessee State University Board of Trustees has selected LEAD Public Schools CEO Dwayne Tucker to lead the university, following Interim President Ronald Johnson’s resignation on Wednesday.
Half of this school’s students left when Nashville took it over. Supporters say that’s proof families want LEAD Public Schools to serve more children.
Supporters say LEAD Public School's success serving students across Nashville is proof the charter operator should receive approval to open two elementary schools.