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Morris Brown Board Ousts President Kevin James Days Before Accreditation Review

The board has given no public reason ahead of a looming accreditation review.

Overview

  • Kevin James said he was terminated without cause or a substantive explanation and plans to pursue contractual remedies under a deal that runs through 2029 after a recent positive evaluation.
  • A Morris Brown spokesperson issued a brief thank-you for James’s service, and 11Alive reported trustee Nzinga Shaw will serve as interim president.
  • The college has not provided a detailed explanation, and CBS reported it had not confirmed or denied the termination as initial inquiries went out.
  • The leadership change comes just weeks before the school’s accreditation reaffirmation review, prompting concern within the campus community.
  • James points to achievements during his tenure, including regaining accreditation, restoring federal financial aid access, growing enrollment, and securing consecutive clean audits.