Fisk University is set to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2025 with their Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, 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. No one will be permitted to enter the venue without a ticket. For more details on ticket distribution, visit Fisk University’s Commencement Guide, at: https://www.fisk.edu/academics/office-of-the-registrar/commencement .
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.
Tennessee State University will hold its Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 2, at 5:00 p.m. for Graduate Students, and on Saturday, May 3, at 8:00 a.m. for Undergraduate Students. Both ceremonies will take place in the Gentry Center Complex, with over 800 students set to receive degrees across various disciplines. TSU’s Commencement Service may be viewed LIVE via a player on the day of the event at: tnstate.edu/records/commencement/ .
This year’s spring commencement ceremonies at Tennessee State University will showcase keynote speakers from both the administration and student body. Interim President Dwayne Tucker will address graduates and doctoral candidates during the graduate ceremony on Friday, May 2, at 5 p.m.
On Saturday, May 3, at 8 a.m., Chrishonda O’Quinn, president of the Student Government Association, and Tyler Vazquez, student trustee on the TSU Board of Trustees, will co-deliver the keynote address for undergraduate students. Both O’Quinn and Vazquez are focused on empowering their fellow students as they transition to the next chapter of their lives.
Tucker, a 1980 TSU graduate, brings more than 39 years of leadership and executive management experience. His impressive career includes roles as Chief Human Resource Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and General Manager for Fortune 500 companies. Prior to joining TSU, he served as CEO of Lead Public Schools and has been a prominent community figure in Nashville, co-founding the nonprofit Educate Nashville.
