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Dr. Qingxia Li: A Math Wiz

A faculty-written National Science Foundation grant to enhance developmental math learning ended up netting a gift to Fisk University that hasn’t stopped giving: Dr. Qingxia Li, a tenured associate professor.

February 8, 2019

PVAMU, Terra Dotta Work to Expand Study Abroad Participation

Since partnering with the technology-based higher education travel platform Terra Dotta last year, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has streamlined its study abroad application and enrollment process in order to expose more students to international travel.

January 7, 2019

UNCF and Nissan North America Create new Program for Fisk & Tennessee State Universities

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has continued its partnership with Nissan North America and announced the creation of a new scholarship program for sophomore and junior students enrolled at Fisk University and Tennessee State University, two historically Black colleges and universities. The new scholarship program, called the Nissan Scholars Program, will donate four $5,000 […]

October 22, 2018

Community Colleges

McPhail Rallies Around College Access

Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail, who became a pioneer in the community college world in 1998 and has gone on to blaze more trails in higher education, is the 2018 Diverse Champions winner.

April 16, 2018

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Legacy of Black Scholar-Activist is Topic of Forum, New Book

Colleagues and friends discussed the legacy of scholar and civil rights activist Dr. Ronald Walters in a forum this week in connection with the recent publication of a new book about his life by Dr. Robert C. Smith.

March 29, 2018

HBCU, Tech, Political Leaders At ‘Day of Action’

WASHINGTON — The Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities Caucus and the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics Caucus hosted technology companies and HBCU presidents and leaders on Capitol Hill for the first HBCU STEAM Day of Action.

March 20, 2018

Professor Retires After Six Decades at Morehouse

Morehouse College’s recent announcement of the retirement of veteran political science professor Dr. Tobe Johnson, Jr. signaled the end of an era for an academic legend.

March 14, 2018

African-American

3 Unsung Afro-Puerto Rican Heroes

In honor of Black History Month, I felt compelled to highlight Black Puerto Ricans. Anti-blackness not only exists within White communities, but is pervasive and prevalent in Puerto Rican and other Latinx cultures.

February 21, 2018

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Julius Lester, Dead at 78

Julius Lester, a nationally known author, musician, activist and photographer, died last week at the age of 78.

January 21, 2018

African-American

Vanderbilt, Fisk Partner to Tackle HIV and AIDS

Two Universities are partnering to reach out to individuals at risk for HIV and AIDS in the greater Nashville, Tennessee, area.

October 29, 2017

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A First at Fisk: Tanya Torres Steps Into Groundbreaking Role

As the 2017-18 school year starts, Tanya Torres debuts as president of Fisk’s Student Government Association (SGA), making her the first Hispanic to serve as the elected student leader of the 151-year-old historically Black university.

September 20, 2017

Leadership & Policy

New Fisk President Brings Optimism Aboard

Fisk University is one of many historically Black schools that have felt the pain of financial issues over the years. However, under the leadership of new president, Dr. Kevin Rome, these issues may soon diminish.

August 17, 2017

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