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These are turbulent times as the country struggles to address the tension of an increasingly diverse population and mounting division. The beautiful and…

Fisk University announced on August 27th, 2020 that Dr. Jens Frederiksen will be assuming the role of Executive Vice President effective immediately.  “Dr. Frederiksen will continue to oversee all of our…

Welcome to a new academic year at Fisk University!  We are excited to introduce the inaugural Fisk University Marching Bulldog Band, under the direction of Professor Thomas L. Spann Jr.…

On September 2, 2020, the University received notification from Officials with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Commission of Colleges), that Fisk University’s three-year process to settle its accreditation…

The Board of Trustees of Fisk University has named Dr. Vann Newkirk Sr. as Interim President. Dr. Newkirk received his doctorate in history from Howard University and has been a…

Fisk University has ended its relationship with Dr. Kevin D. Rome, Sr. The University thanks Dr. Rome for his service as president of Fisk and wishes the very best to…

The Office of the Provost announces, today, that Dr. Sajid Hussain, Associate Professor of Computer Science, will serve as the Interim Director of Sponsored Programs. Dr. Hussain is well qualified…

Fisk University will be celebrating the new academic year with The Annual Opening Convocation year as we welcome the class of 2024, and recognize the start of their journey at…

On July 20, 2020 Officials from Fisk University signed a historic agreement with Austin Peay University. The partnership aims to undertake cooperation in the area of admissions and enrollment of…

Dr. Saumya Ramanathan Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Fisk was recently awarded an almost half-million-dollar grant ($493,036) from the National Science Foundation for an “Excellence in Research”…