Research & Innovation Magazine
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.
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