NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — During a special meeting Tuesday, Tennessee State University's Board of Trustees named a new president.

Dwayne Tucker, an alumnus who has been serving as the institution's interim president since last December, has been named the ninth president of the university. As an interim leader, Tucker has worked to alleviate TSU's financial struggles.

“On behalf of the TSU Board of Trustees, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dwayne Tucker as the new President of TSU," TSU Board Chair, Dakasha Winton, said. "His leadership through continued uncertainty and turbulent times with dignity, grace under fire, and a strong resolve to put students first made him the obvious choice.”

Tucker and Tennessee leaders have worked together to maintain university operations.

“My focus remains on putting TSU on a path to sustainability," Tucker said. "With the help of our State legislators, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, the Tennessee Board of Regents, and other supporters, we will extend the legacy of TSU.”

Before working as interim president, he was the CEO of LEAD Public Schools, which is a public charter school network in the Metro Nashville area.

News Source : https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/new-tsu-president/