The Tennessee State University board selected one of its own to serve as interim president and lead the financially strapped institution through a period of intense economic upheaval. Why it matters: TSU,
Tennessee State University (TSU) has appointed a new interim president, Charles E. Young, to address the ongoing issues of division and financial instability within the institution. Young, who previously served as the president of the University of Florida and chancellor of the University of California, Los Angeles, steps into the role following the resignation of the former president, Glenda Glover, amid controversies including a lawsuit over financial mismanagement and a federal investigation into the university's handling of sexual assault cases. His appointment aims to stabilize the university, restore its reputation, and mend internal and external relationships. Young's experience in higher education leadership is expected to help navigate TSU through its current challenges, focusing on financial recovery, governance, and community trust.