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Messages from the Fisk Administration
Kevin D. Rome, PhD. Fisk President Message from the Fisk University President
Welcome to Fisk University! I welcome you to the new 2020 issue of Fisk’s Research Magazine. Fisk University was always renowned for its initiatives that help, inspire, and give back to community and we are passionate about telling our faculty, students, and administrators’ success stories that showcase our essential role in the creation of new knowledge and impacting society. It is towards that purpose that our Strategic Plan – Transformations 2022 is to promote a learning-centered environment through immersive educational experiences which facilitate excellence in teaching, research, and creative activity. Fisk University continues to earn top rankings in college guides and national publications. In the most recent 2019 Washington Monthly, by research expenditures, Fisk ranked 4th in the Nation among all liberal arts colleges. We have a rich history of innovative scientific pursuit, yet we are never satisfied with the status quo and strive to reach our full potential for producing top-tier research. I am proud of the accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and students in the competition for external research grants and contracts that help us broaden our understanding of the world and improve the quality of life. I hope you enjoy reading the Magazine, and I thank you for supporting the research at Fisk University, which bring entrepreneurs close to us.
Be Fearless Think Fisk
Founded in 1866, Fisk University is a private, liberal arts university. Consistently recognized for academic excellence, Fisk is ranked among the Top 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report. Fisk also ranked No. 1 in the nation among HBCUs for social mobility and No. 3 in the nation for research expenditures among small liberal arts colleges. Fisk University is deeply committed to student leadership, success and service. Fisk excels at preparing our highly motivated student body for elite graduate schools and outstanding careers. From the classroom to the boardroom, a Fisk education gives students the tools to turn their passions into careers and prepares them to make a difference in the world.
Vann R. Newkirk, PhD. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Greetings, I invite you to discover in this 2020 issue of our Fisk’s Research & Innovation Magazine some new and exciting initiatives in student-centered research, scholarly activities and outreach. Such activities are the cornerstone of the preparation of a new generation of students for successful and impactful 21st century careers. In the past year we have been able to elevate our research capacity through an increase by 4.3% in the total amount of grant and contract awards from diverse agencies. The National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Education, the US Department of the Army, UNCF, and many others agencies are entrusting their investment to Fisk University’s innumerable contributions to society and continued successes. We are grateful of this recognition that our university so greatly deserves and we are ready to address the current and emerging challenges and needs of our Nation.
