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Julius Rosenwald with students during one of his visits to “Rosenwald Schools”. Fisk University, John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library Special Collections, Julius Rosenwald Fund…

On July 6, Vann Newkirk, Fisk University President, announced the promotion of Corrinne Tarver to Athletic Director, overseeing the Athletics Department and Intramural sports and activities.   The appointment follows a…

written by: Maya Brown Fisk University is thrilled to announce Stephan Naylor as the University's new band director. The Chicago native is a highly skilled musician with nearly 15 years…

Registration for Camp Isla™ - Fisk, 2-Day Conference, and Gymnastics Invitational Ends June 15 May 24, 2022 – On July 22-23, Brown Girls Do Gymnastics’ 6th Annual Conference will be…

After a 25-year hiatus, the federally funded TRIO-Upward Bound Program will return to Fisk University. The program will increase the number of low-income, first-generation students in the metro Nashville area…

Today, Fisk University held a a press conference introducing Victoria Crawford as their new coach for women’s basketball. Crawford, a Birmingham, Alabama native will take over a program that went…

JoLinda Herring is Managing Shareholder of the law firm Bryant Miller Olive and Co‑Chair of its Public Finance group. After graduating from Fisk University, one of the nation’s historically black…

[Nashville,TN, April 25 ] - “Fisk University is excited to announce an innovative endowment gift from Acrew Capital and its co-founder Theresia Gouw, which combines $1 million in cash with a $1million interest in…

Despite the challenges of college budgets, we strive to be responsible stewards of what we’ve been given.  Every dollar matters and is vital to our ability to improve and expand…

The grounds of Fisk University host many opportunities to be involved, engaged, and active on campus. The institution currently operates with over 30 student-based clubs, organizations, and groups. One of…