Dwayne Tucker
Interim President, TSU
Dwayne Tucker is president of Tennessee State University (TSU), a role he assumed in December 2024 as interim to guide the institution through a period of financial and administrative challenges. He was named as the permanent president in August 2025.
A proud TSU alumnus, Tucker earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management in 1980 . He brings over four decades of leadership experience across the corporate, nonprofit, and education sectors, including executive roles at First Data, Northwest Airlines, and as CEO of LEAD Public Schools . As interim president, Tucker has launched a “Students First” initiative, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and student-centered decision-making.