Knoxville College has named its new interim president following the departure of its previous leader in July.

Dasha Lundy previously served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the school between 2021 and 2023. She submitted her resignation in 2023 citing concerns of the administration’s decisions.

Lundy’s appointment comes as the school is roughly $2.3 million in debt, according to its Form 990. The school also owes $400,000 to the City of Knoxville for securing abandoned buildings on campus and over $32,000 in city property taxes. Lundy adds the school’s $4.4 million loan with Foundation Capital Resources matures on January 1, 2026.

Lundy sat down with WUOT’s Jacqui Sieber to talk about her priorities as leader. The conversation started off with Lundy’s path of becoming th

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