Morris Brown College reversed course days after firing its president, reinstating Kevin James after the board said the initial termination failed to follow contractual procedures. The reversal followed local reporting of internal complaints alleging misconduct and staff grievances; the board acknowledged the process was flawed and pledged to address workplace culture. The episode highlights broader leadership churn at historically Black colleges and universities. A new UNCF report found HBCU presidents serve shorter tenures than peers at other institutions and urged boards to improve search, onboarding and succession practices to stabilise leadership and support institutional recovery and accreditation efforts.