Tennessee State U.'s President Is Accused of Misusing Funds and Lying About Gifts

Article: Audits Accuse Tennessee State U. President of Misusing Funds and Lying About Gifts

The president of Tennessee State University, James A. Hefner, used his position to get free Super Bowl tickets, lied about it, and inappropriately awarded scholarships to students using money from the university's private foundation, concluded two state audits released this month.

The Tennessee Board of Regents told Mr.

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