The Project

Allied Sciences Building

Empowering Excellence in STEM at Fisk University

The Allied Sciences Building Project

A transformative initiative to advance scientific education and research at Fisk University

A Hub of Scientific Discovery

The Allied Sciences Building will centralize and expand the Biology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and Pre-Health programs, providing much-needed state-of-the-art laboratory and research spaces, enhanced faculty offices, and advanced teaching environments.

Currently, Fisk’s STEM students and faculty operate in temporary trailers and outdated classrooms, significantly limiting their ability to conduct research and compete at the highest academic levels.

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Teaching Laboratories

2

Large Classrooms

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Large Research Laboratory

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Faculty Offices

A Legacy of Excellence in Science

Discovery Leaders

Historic pioneers who paved the way

Fisk University has long been a leader in producing top-tier talent in the sciences. Our distinguished alumni have broken barriers and made significant contributions to their fields.

This legacy continues today, with graduates securing placements in prestigious PhD programs at institutions such as Vanderbilt, Yale, Emory, Duke, Johns Hopkins, and UCLA.

Saint Elmo Brady

First African American to earn a PhD in Chemistry (1916)

Alfred O. Coffin

First African American to earn a PhD in Biological Sciences (1889)

Elmer Imes

Pioneering physicist whose work provided experimental verification of quantum theory (1918)

Voices from Our Community

Our bright students hunger for a chance to DO science. Even with limited resources and space, faculty at Fisk have found ways to engage students in the process of science in teaching labs and in their own grant-supported research projects. Fisk students continue to achieve great things, but we want to provide the cutting-edge training environment they deserve.

Dr. Brian Nelms

Associate Professor, Biology

I have waited for this moment for over 30 years as a faculty member and 39 as an alumna of Fisk University. Our hearts overflow with joy. This new building will replace outdated facilities and create an inspiring environment for our talented students and faculty.

Dr. Phyllis Freedman

Associate Professor, Biology

Class of 1986