Morris Brown College reversed course and reinstated President Kevin James after the board concluded his earlier termination didn’t follow contractual and procedural rules. The historically Black college said the separation failed to comply with the president’s employment agreement; the board apologized for disruption. The reinstatement follows local reporting of internal allegations and a prior suspension tied to grievances alleging harassment and hostile‑work‑environment claims. The episode underscores governance fragility at some small and financially stressed institutions where board decisions, personnel disputes and external scrutiny can quickly destabilize leadership and fundraising. For trustees and accrediting bodies, the case will be a test of governance processes, transparency and how boards reconcile personnel due process with community concerns.