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Dwayne Tucker: What to know about Tennessee State University's new interim president
Dwayne Tucker has served as the CEO of LEAD Public Schools since 2018, along with holding a seat on the TSU board since April.
Tennessee State University names new interim president
Tennessee State University (TSU) has a new interim president after the last one resigned just months into the job.
Dwayne Tucker Appointed as Interim President of Tennessee State University Amid Leadership Shifts
Dwayne Tucker is appointed interim president of Tennessee State University after his predecessor's resignation.
What to know about Tennessee State University as Tucker takes reins amid financial issues
Tennessee State University named Dwayne Tucker as its new interim president on Friday after Ronald Johnson, the previous interim, resigned after less than six months on the job. The changeover comes as the school navigates deep financial issues after years of scrutiny by state leaders and a major leadership upheaval earlier this year.
Former TSU interim president releases statement on departure from university
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The former Tennessee State University interim president has released a statement about his departure from the school. Former interim President Ronald Johnson said his unexpected resignation came after he was blindsided with separation papers.
Tennessee State Interim President Resigns Under Pressure
Ronald Johnson steps down amid tensions with the Board of Trustees and ongoing efforts to restore the university’s financial health.
Tennessee State interim president resigns, cites concerns with board
Tennessee State University interim president Ronald Johnson has resigned not quite six months after he began his tenure. According to a letter submitted to the Tennessee State, the resignation is due to concerns Johnson has with the university’s board. The resignation is effective Friday, Dec. 13.
Tennessee State University names Dwayne Tucker interim president
Tennessee State University has named a new interim president, following the abrupt departure of Ronald Johnson. The university’s board of trustees this morning named Dwayne Tucker interim leader, according to a news release.
Dwayne Tucker, CEO of LEAD Public Schools, named interim TSU president
At a special-called meeting, the board named Dwayne Tucker, a TSU alum and the CEO of LEAD Public Schools, as the new interim president of TSU.
TSU names alum Dwayne Tucker interim president
Dwayne Tucker has been named the new Interim President of Tennessee State University following a special called Board of Trustees meeting Friday morning.
TSU alum Dwayne Tucker elected as new interim president amid abrupt resignation
The board of trustees at Tennessee State University announced in a special-called meeting Friday a new interim president after an abrupt resignation this week.

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