Fisk University Alumni Reunion

SCHEDULE

May 1-3, 2026

 

 

 

It is your Anniversary Reunion Year – 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961,1966, 1971, 1976 (NEW GOLDENS), 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001 (Silvers), 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021 and 2026!

 

Registration opens February 15, 2026!

 

 

Friday, May 1, 2026

  • Pick-up Your Registration Bags & Name Tags, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Richardson House480]"D
  • Nashville Fisk Alumni Association Fish Fry 

           11 am – 4 pm – Richardson House Lawn

  • Fisk Reunion 2026 Choir Rehearsal, 3 p.m. – Appleton Room
    • Performance Attire: Women – Black Dresses, Black Sheer Stockings, Black Heels and Pearls; Men – Black Suit, White Shirt, Black Tie, Black Socks and Black shoes. For more information: cduke@fisk.edu or 615-604-5479
  • Major Donor Reception (Closed Event/Invitation Only) - 5-6 p.m.
  • "White Party on The Yard" - 6-11 p.m. - White Attire

 


Saturday, May 2, 2026

 

  • Breakfast, 8:00 a.m., Adam K. Spence Hall 
  • Baccalaureate, 10:00 a.m., Fisk Memorial Chapel (Reserved seating for Class of 2001 and All Goldens)
  • Bulldog Madness Sale, 12 Noon-3p.m., University Bookstore – Adam K. Spence Hall (Lower Level)
  • Silver Sons & Daughters Luncheon, 12 noon, Adam K. Spence Hall (Class of 2001 and their guests)
  • Golden Class of 1976 Class Meeting – 2:30 p.m. – Park-Johnson 122
  • Golden Classes Photos & Class Meetings (except for Class of 1976) – 12noon – 1pm - Jubilee Hall First Floor (Appleton Room, Blue Room, Gold Room, Lobby)
  • Anniversary Class Photos 2-4:30 p.m. Steps in front of John Hope and Aurelia Elizabeth Franklin Library (Rain Location: Fisk Memorial Gym for all Anniversary Classes except Goldens.)
  •      (All Anniversary Classes except Goldens)

1981 at 2:15 p.m.
1986 at 2:25 p.m.
1991 at 2:35 p.m.
1996 at 2:45 p.m.
2001 at 2:55 p.m.

2006 at 3:00 p.m.
2011 at 3:10 p.m.
2016 at 3:20 p.m.
2021 at 3:30 p.m.

2026 at 3:40 p.m.

1976 at 3:50 p.m.

1976 & 2026 at 4:15 p.m.

  • Golden Class of 1976 Group Photo – 3:50 p.m.  –  Steps of John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library
  • Anniversary Class Meetings, 3-5 p.m. (all classes except Goldens)
  • Pre-Gala Social, 7:30 p.m., Gala Banquet 8:00pm. 

 


Sunday, May 3, 2026

  • Commencement, 9:00 a.m.
    • Reserved seating for Class of 2001 and All Goldens.
    • The Commencement Ceremony will be livestreamed on Fisk University’s official Facebook and YouTube channels,
  • Golden Sons and Daughters Luncheon, 12 Noon, Appleton Room - Jubilee Hall
    • All Goldens and Guests. New Golden Class of 1976 will be inducted into the Society of Golden Sons and Daughters
  • Golden Class of 1976 Memorial Service, 2 p.m., Fisk Memorial Chapel
  • Concert Fisk Jubilee Singers, 5:00 p.m., Fisk Memorial Chapel

 

To Register/Purchase Tickets, CLICK HERE!

Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 615-329-8632 or alumni@fisk.edu

Reserve your room at The Element - Nashville Vanderbilt for Reunion 2026, May 1-3.

 

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