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Fisk Gymnastics Becomes First HBCU Team to Beat NCAA Division One

HBCU Editors — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:55:25 +0000

Fisk University Bulldog Gymnastics Team made history on the final day of Black History Month, achieving a groundbreaking victory that continues to cement their legacy in sports history.

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HBCU Launches Black History Month Tour in Nashville

Ashley Brown — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Tennessee State University kicked off its inaugural Black History Month tour this month. This project aims to recognize the significant cultural contributions made by African Americans to Nashville. The tour included stops at the Fisk University Galleries, the National Museum of African American Music, and the Jefferson Street Sound Museum. TSU faculty, staff, and students […]

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Fisk University Names Nuriya Mack Interim Head Coach of Gymnastics

Ashley Brown — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Fisk University has proudly announced that Nuriya Mack has been appointed interim head coach for gymnastics. Mack is no stranger to the program. She has significantly contributed to the historic program for over a year. Mack was hired by former head coach Corrinne Tarver in 2023 to serve as meet director and social media manager. […]

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Morgan Price Makes History as First HBCU Gymnast to Score Perfect 10

Ashley Brown — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:07:08 +0000

Fisk University’s Morgan Price celebrated a historic achievement that has made waves in collegiate gymnastics. Price became the first gymnast from a Historically Black College and University to earn a perfect score on the Uneven Bars. This accomplishment highlights her extraordinary talent and is a significant milestone for HBCU athletics. “Morgan’s perfect score is a […]

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Inaugural HBCU Classic Set to Celebrate Diversity in Gymnastics

Ashley Brown — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Wilberforce University is set to make history as it hosts the inaugural Isla® HBCU Classic from Feb. 14-16, 2025. The three-day event organized by The Isla® Foundation and Brown Girls Do Gymnastics is dedicated to showcasing diversity and excellence in gymnastics and cheerleading. The Isla® HBCU Classic will feature a collegiate competition featuring Fisk University […]

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Nikki Giovanni, Iconic Poet and Civil Rights Activist, Passes Away at 81

Ashley Brown — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:55:26 +0000

On December 9, 2024, the literary world mourned the passing of Yolande Cornelia “Nikki” Giovanni Jr., an extraordinary poet, writer, and activist who left an indelible mark on American literature and culture. Giovanni was not just a voice but a movement, inspiring generations with her powerful words and unwavering commitment to social justice. Poet of […]

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Multiple HBCUs Ranked Among Colleges With Largest Increases In Applicants Since Pre-COVID

Quintessa Williams — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:55:33 +0000

This summer, high school students worldwide will begin researching the colleges that best suit their ambitions for the future, sending millions of applications to their top schools by the fall. Numerade recently analyzed National Center for Education Statistics data to rank the 50 colleges where applications are growing the fastest. To be included, colleges and universities had to […]

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Nashville Council Approves Fisk University To Repurpose COVID-19 Funds To Stabilize College’s Finances

Quintessa Williams — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:39:32 +0000

Nashville’s council has approved a motion to repurpose millions in federal COVID-19 relief funds to support Fisk University, the city’s oldest institution of higher education. Approximately $8.5 million of the remaining funds from a $10 million American Rescue Plan Act grant, which was initially intended to renovate Fisk’s historic Burrus Hall, will now be redirected […]

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Fisk University Alumna & Grammy-Winning Singer, Mandisa’s Cause Of Death Revealed

Quintessa Williams — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:47:21 +0000

The cause of death has been disclosed for Mandisa, the Grammy Award-winning singer and American Idol contestant, who passed away in April. According to an autopsy report obtained by TMZ, Mandisa, 47, died from “complications of class III obesity,” as she weighed 488 pounds at the time of her death. Per the Cleveland Clinic, Class III obesity, also known as […]

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Fisk University Seniors Call For Change Following Unexpected Commencement Modifications

Quintessa Williams — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:56:50 +0000

Several students from Fisk University‘s Class of 2024 (who wish to remain anonymous) are calling for change after the university made unexpected alterations to their upcoming commencement ceremony. Last week, on April 17th, Fisk reportedly notified the senior class that they had made changes to the ceremony, which is scheduled to be held on Monday, […]

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