Hip Hop Caucus Blog (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
Fisk University sang the final notes of its familiar song of financial turmoil a few weeks ago when the university reached its fundraising goal of $4 million enabling it to receive a supplementary foundation grant to prevent the school from closing. For the historically black institution with a chronicled past of financial struggle, the achievement meant the past year's highly-publicized
The HBCU Blog (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
Fisk University beat the clock to raise $4 million in unrestricted funds before a June 30 deadline in order to access a $2 million challenge grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The Mellon Foundation, which gave Fisk $1 million outright during the school year, had issued the challenge to help the school raise additional funds. "Thirty-four percent of contributions in support of the Mellon Foundation...
The Nashville Business Journal (Free subscription) | 07/01/2008
Fisk University has named Arnold Burger and Sessi Aboh as acting co-provosts effective July 1.
The Nashville Business Journal (Free subscription) | 06/26/2008
A nine-year cycle of budget deficits has ended at Fisk University, school officials say.
Enclave (Free subscription) | 06/26/2008
Congrats to our northwest Nashville neighbor, Fisk University, which has met its $4 million goal before the end of June deadline, qualifying it for $2 million from the Andrew Mellon Foundation. The Nashville community kicked in 1/3 of the $4 million, and Salemtown Neighbors members made their own contributions . Thanks to readers clicking on Google ads, Enclave kicked in $190 to support Fisk.
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 06/26/2008
Successful fund raising drive ends nearly decade of deficits NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fisk University announced today that it has successfully raised $4 million, five days prior to its fiscal year end June 30, 2008. The University also announced that total fund raising for the year is expected to surpass $8,300,000; 156 percent more than the amount raised last year. This...
Pan-African News Wire (Free subscription) | 06/13/2008
The Fisk Jubilee Singers based in Nashville, Tennessee at the historically black college. The group toured the world raising funds for Fisk University during the turn of the 19th-20th Century. Originally uploaded by Pan-African News Wire File Photos Celebrating 29 years of Black Music Month By NORMAN (OTIS) RICHMOND The African Canadian musical community mourns the loss of three of the pioneers of...
The Nashville Business Journal (Free subscription) | 06/05/2008
Former Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George and local entrepreneur has been named to the board of trustees of Fisk University.
WAFB - Local News (Free subscription) | 05/16/2008
Officials say the finalists are Ray Belton, who is chancellor of Southern University at Shreveport; Kofi Lomotey, who is Fisk University president and provost; and Napoleon Moses, who is Alcorn State's vice president for academic affairs.
The Nashville Business Journal (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008
Regions Financial Corp. is giving Fisk University $100,000.
Business Wire (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF) today announced a $100,000 commitment to Fisk University.
Soulbounce.com (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008
Want to dress like M.I.A.? Now you can since she has her own clothing line. [T2W]Fisk University is just handing out honorary degrees to anyone now--including Matthew Knowles. [RG101]Three jurors have been chosen with13 more to go in the...
PR-Inside.com Entertainment News (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
BEYONCE’s record boss dad MATHEW KNOWLES has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from his old university. Mathew was made a Doctor of Humane Letters at a ceremony at his alma mater Fisk University in Tennessee. Knowles Sr. was picked out for his work steering the careers of his daughter and her band Destiny's Child, and his work [...]
Market Wire - Education and Training: Schools and Courses (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
HOUSTON, TX (MARKET WIRE) Mathew Knowles, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment, was bestowed with the honor of Doctor of Humane Letters from his alma mater Fisk University at their Commencement 2008 Ceremony. Mr. Knowles is best known as the powerhouse management behind the success of Grammy Award-winners Beyoncé and global phenomenon Destiny's Child, the most successful "girl group" in the...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 05/07/2008
It's midnight when the Fisk University Jubilee Singers arrive at the Memphis train station. It's 1871 and the former slaves are in the midst of an arduous tour to raise money to prevent their failing school from bankruptcy.
