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Tell-It Report: How Tennessee State Went From Near Financial Collapse to a $13.2 Million Surplus in a Year

The HBCU, plagued by a pattern of financial mismanagement and underfunding, has transformed its operations under President Dwayne Tucker, according to reports.

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Jan 05, 2026
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