"Tennessee State University Board Faces Termination Amid Financial Concerns and Management Shortcomings"
Tennessee House Republicans voted to vacate the entire Tennessee State University board, reneging on a previous deal to keep three members, despite Democratic objections. The move follows a scathing state audit and financial issues at TSU, though a new external audit found no fraud. Democrats argue the underfunding of TSU, the only public HBCU in the state, has hindered its success. TSU calls the legislation "unprecedented" and "unfortunate," while student government representatives express disappointment and hope for the university's future.