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Charles S. Johnson, the first Black president of Fisk, encouraged integration both in the racial sense and through the inclusion of a broader range of experiences within the college curriculum. This article examines Johnson's understanding of art as a tool for advancement, developed during his years as a promoter of African-American art and literature during the Harlem Renaissance. It explores the ways in which Fisk's art collection and cultural programs were used, and their intended effect on students and campus life. In particular, the article demonstrates the unique role of these programs in building a sense of identity among students and expanding the worldview of people of varying races and ethnicities.

A prominent sociologist and race relations activist, Charles S. Johnson dedicated his life to the advancement of Blacks. His presidency at Fisk University, a historically Black college, was the culmination of his career. During the latter part of his administration, he faced a dilemma involving an outspoken professor named Lee Lorch, who, in 1954, was accused of being a communist. Johnson and the Board of Trustees dismissed Lorch because he refused to answer a congressional committee's questions about his previous political affiliations. In 1959, the American Association of University Professors found the late President Johnson guilty of violating the principles of academic freedom. This article explores the ways in which academic freedom, civil liberties, and civil rights clashed in the Lee Lorch case. Furthermore, it examines the ways in which the setting of a historically Black college alters traditional assumptions about the application of these principles.

Several historically black colleges produce greater percentages of graduates who go on to earn doctoral degrees than do many of the nation's highest-ranked colleges. However, when examining Ph.D. productivity in the sciences and mathematics, black colleges do not fare as well. Among the black colleges, Fisk University is the leader in Ph.D. productivity in mathematics and science. (SM)

Describes how Fisk University's newly restructured radio station joins other Black college stations working to boost their image while serving the campus and community. (EV)

Argues that the intellectual origins of the Harlem Renaissance are found at Fisk University, Nashville (TN), where black education took a less vocationally oriented path that made students feel free to explore thoughts. This liberal educational environment blossomed in New York in the expressions of the Harlem Renaissance. (SLD)

Fisk University (Tennessee), Tougaloo College (Mississippi), and Howard University (District of Columbia) are achieving fiscal and academic success resulting from strategic planning. Elements of that success include building on institutional strengths, using bold institutional leadership, establishing financial stability, and involving faculty in planning. (MSE)