University News and Publications

By Jada Thompson Marketing & Communications Coordinator Fisk University Dr. Roneisha Simpson created an excel spreadsheet with lists of colleges she hoped to attend. Fisk University was at the top…

Nashville, Tenn. (January 13, 2026) – Fisk University has been awarded a $100,000 grant from The Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation to support the development of its new Student Success Center.…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2026) – Fisk University joins our Athletics Department in mourning the tragic loss of Andre Bell, a sophomore Business Administration major and student-athlete. The following statements are…

By Jada Thompson Marketing & Communications Coordinator Fisk University Nothing about Jeremiah Armstead’s path suggested certainty — and then he arrived at Fisk University. Before Nashville, before the classroom, before…

By Jada Thompson Marketing & Communications Coordinator Fisk University When Taylor Wilson walked across the stage as a 2023 Fisk University graduate, she carried with her more than a diploma.…

By Jada Thompson Marketing & Communications Coordinator Fisk University Today, Lamar Allen’s creativity serves both the Nashville community and global names like Google, Amazon, and Sony Music. But his path…

By Jada Thompson Marketing & Communications Coordinator Fisk University Jubilee Hall, for freshman Kesha Lusain, was more than a residence hall—it was the beginning of a legacy. As she walked…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2025) — Following a nationwide search led by Isaacson, Miller search firm, Fisk University is pleased to announce that Dr. Brian L. Nelms – former Dean…

Nashville, Tenn. — Each year, U.S. News & World Report evaluates colleges and universities across the nation based on factors such as graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, financial strength,…

In today’s world, where social media, academic pressures, and global uncertainty often weigh on young people, Fisk University remains deeply committed to nurturing the emotional well-being of its students. The…