Go to Search Page Help build a student's future TODAY. DONATE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Home » About Fisk University » Fisk University Administration » Office of the President LEADERS, SCHOLARS & WORLD CHANGERS. FISK UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT Meet Dr. Vann Newkirk Sr. The Board of Trustees of Fisk University has named Dr. Vann Newkirk Sr. as President. Dr. Newkirk received his doctorate in history from Howard University and has been a proven leader in higher education for more than 20 years. Dr. Newkirk served as Provost for three years at Elizabeth City State University before joining the Fisk team as Provost in 2018. Dr. Newkirk has held numerous senior administrative and academic positions throughout his outstanding career. His expertise in accreditation matters and programmatic development is nationally recognized, and he has established himself as a leader in the education technology space. Dr. Newkirk has substantial experience managing budgets, overseeing major grants, supervising enrollment management, and spearheading research. In addition to his administrative accomplishments, Dr. Newkirk is a published scholar and recipient of the Willie Parker Award. Since he arrived at Fisk, Dr. Newkirk has not only launched several highly successful new programs including bioinformatics, data science, and social justice, he has also been instrumental in the University’s accreditation process. According to Board Chair Frank Sims, Fisk has benefitted greatly from Dr. Newkirk’s leadership and we are confident he will lead the University to new heights in the coming years. I am honored by this opportunity and look forward to the days ahead, said Dr. Newkirk. I am excited about the existing momentum and Fisk is poised for a great future. According to Dr. Newkirk, Fisk has a critical role to play both in Nashville and across the country. Our students are excellent, our faculty outstanding, our board insightful, our alumni/supporters invigorated, our finances sound and our partnerships inspiring, concluded Dr. Newkirk. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PRESIDENT Dr. Newkirk has a 25-year career in creating innovative educational programs. He joined Fisk in 2018 and in that time his leadership has been outstanding. Some of his most notable achievements at Fisk include: Led the successful June 2020 on-site special committee visit by SACSCOC Guided Fisk’s COVID-19 response and school re-opening plan for the fall 2020 semester Launched the Fisk Learning and Development Program (FLDP), a training and development platform for faculty and staff Successfully transitioned to a hybrid virtual campus by facilitating remote access through specialized software. To learn more about President Newkirk, click on his full biography tab below to read more! CONTACT AND OFFICE LOCATION: Phone: 615-329-8555 Email:President@fisk.edu Location: Erastus Milo Cravath Hall, 3rd Floor BIOGRAPHY CONTACT THE PRESIDENT REQUEST THE PRESIDENT TRANSFORMATIONS 2022 STUDENT RESOURCES FINANCIAL AID FISK ATHLETICS RESIDENCE LIFE STUDENT LOG-IN CAMPUS LINKS ABOUT ACADEMICS CAMPUS LIFE CAMPUS SAFETY FISK CARES ACT REPORT HUMAN RESOURCES UNIVERSITY GALLERIES WFSK WORK ORDER REQUEST Fisk University is committed to maintaining a diverse community in an atmosphere of mutual respect and appreciation of differences. Fisk, in its educational programs and activities including students and employees, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or age and this is a requirement of Title IX. Furthermore, the university does not discriminate against veterans or individuals with disabilities. Should you have any questions regarding the above, please reach out to our Title IX coordinator Mickey West (click here for Title IX webpage) or to the Department of Education Offices of Civil Rights. If there are any ADA Accessibility Compliant issues that are found on the website, please contact webmaster@fisk.edu. Web Design, Marketing & Support by JLB 1000 17th Avenue N. Nashville, TN 37208 CONTACT US