Fisk University Honors the Class of 2025 with Baccalaureate and Commencement Ceremonies

NASHVILLE, TN — Fisk University is set to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2025 with the Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies on May 3 and May 4, 2025. These events will highlight the resilience, dedication, and achievements of our graduates, marking a significant milestone in their academic journey.

Dr. Agenia Clark, President shared, “As the Class of 2025 joins the ranks of Fisk’s proud sons and daughters, we celebrate not just their academic success, but the legacy they will continue to build upon. This class, like those before them, exemplifies the values of resilience, leadership, and service that Fisk stands for. We eagerly anticipate the impact they will make in their communities and beyond.”

The Baccalaureate Service will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Fisk Memorial Chapel. Dr. Naomi Tutu, a renowned human rights advocate and daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, will be the keynote speaker for this reflective and inspiring ceremony.

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM, Fisk University will host the 151st Commencement Ceremony at the House of God Church, with Dr. Cynthia Turner-Graham, MD, DLFAPA, a distinguished psychiatrist and Fisk alumna, delivering the Commencement address.

Each graduate will receive eight tickets for the Commencement ceremony. For more details on ticket distribution, visit Fisk University’s Commencement Guide (https://www.fisk.edu/academics/office-of-the-registrar/commencement/). No one will be permitted to enter the venue without a ticket.

The Commencement Ceremony will be livestreamed on Fisk University’s official Facebook and YouTube channels, allowing friends and family who are unable to attend to virtually participate in the celebration.

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About Fisk University
Fisk University is a highly-ranked historically Black university, according to U.S. News and World Report, and is the oldest institution of higher learning in Nashville, Tennessee. Fisk’s outstanding faculty and students continue to enhance the University’s international reputation for academic excellence. Fisk’s scholars continue to make strides in all areas of the industry from Social Justice to the sciences. A Fisk education prepares students to become beacons in servicing the community and well-rounded leaders and scholars in their respective fields. For more information, visit Fisk.edu.