TSU Leaders Present Financial Updates to Key Tennessee Officials

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Joe Killer
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Interim President Dwayne Tucker of Tennessee State University addresses the State Building Commission at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

Tennessee State University interim President Dwayne Tucker addresses the State Building Commission at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

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Various officials, including Secretary of State Tre Hargett and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, listen to Tennessee State University interim President Dwayne Tucker's financial update at the meeting.

From left, Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Commissioner of Finance and Administration Jim Bryson, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, Comptroller Jason Mumpower, and House Speaker Cameron Sexton listen as Tennessee State University interim President Dwayne Tucker provides a financial update at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

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Interim President Dwayne Tucker and financial consultant Jim Grady present at the meeting.

Tennessee State University interim President Dwayne Tucker teams up with Jim Grady, a managing director and financial consultant from Alvarez & Marsal, during a State Building Commission meeting at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

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Officials listen attentively as interim President Dwayne Tucker shares updates.

From left, Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Commissioner of Finance and Administration Jim Bryson, and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally listen closely as Tennessee State University interim President Dwayne Tucker discusses key updates during the State Building Commission meeting at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

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President Dwayne Tucker engages with supporters post-update.

Tennessee State University interim President Dwayne Tucker interacts with supporters after delivering a financial update at a State Building Commission meeting at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

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Rep. Vincent Dixie shakes hands while engaging with the interim president.

Rep. Vincent Dixie of Nashville shakes hands while listening to Tennessee State University interim President Dwayne Tucker discuss financial matters during the State Building Commission meeting at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

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President Dwayne Tucker exits after an update.

Tennessee State University interim President Dwayne Tucker exits following his financial update during the State Building Commission meeting at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

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Dwayne Tucker and Jim Grady deliver a significant financial update.

Financial consultant Jim Grady accompanies Tennessee State University interim President Dwayne Tucker to present a crucial financial update during a State Building Commission meeting at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

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Jason Mumpower is attentive during the financial update.

Comptroller Jason Mumpower remains attentive as Tennessee State University interim President Dwayne Tucker presents a financial update during the State Building Commission meeting at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

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Officials engage with the interim president during the meeting.

From left, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, Comptroller Jason Mumpower, and House Speaker Cameron Sexton actively engage with Tennessee State University interim President Dwayne Tucker during a State Building Commission meeting at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

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Jason Mumpower is attentive during the financial update.

Comptroller Jason Mumpower pays close attention as Tennessee State University interim President Dwayne Tucker offers a financial update during the State Building Commission meeting at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

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Financial consultant Jim Grady joins Dwayne Tucker for a significant financial update.

Financial consultant Jim Grady collaborates with Tennessee State University interim President Dwayne Tucker to deliver an important financial update during a State Building Commission meeting at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

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Dwayne Tucker takes the stage for the financial update.

Tennessee State University interim President Dwayne Tucker steps up to the podium to present a significant financial update during a State Building Commission meeting held at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

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Rep. Ronnie Glynn and Sen. Raumesh Akbari embrace after Tucker's presentation.

Rep. Ronnie Glynn of Clarksville and Sen. Raumesh Akbari of Memphis share a hug following the financial update delivered by Tennessee State University interim President Dwayne Tucker during a State Building Commission meeting at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

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