Fisk University Announces Deborah Roberts and Al Roker as Co-Speakers for Historic 150th Commencement Ceremony
May 01 2024 - 5:24PM
Business Wire
Fisk University, one of the nation's oldest historically Black
universities (HBCUs), is proud to announce award-winning ABC News
correspondent Deborah Roberts, co-anchor of the prestigious news
magazine, "20/20" and veteran weatherman and Today Show co-anchor
Al Roker, as co-speakers for the university's historic 150th
commencement ceremony on Monday, May 6th, 2024.
As a seasoned media veteran, Roberts has explored the world in
pursuit of her reporting. Her thorough coverage of current events
led to her receiving a prestigious Peabody Award for the "20/20"
special "Say Her Name: Breonna Taylor." With multiple Emmy® Awards
to her name, she has been honored for her exceptional contributions
to international and national news coverage. Beyond her journalism
career, Roberts is also an accomplished author. Her book, "Lessons
Learned and Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life," achieved
bestseller status on the New York Times list. Additionally, she and
husband Al co-authored a book, titled "Been There, Done That:
Family Wisdom For Modern Times."
Roker, a familiar presence in households nationwide for over
four decades, is a respected journalist, author, television
personality, and renowned meteorologist. Notably, he is a recipient
of the American Meteorological Society's prestigious Seal of
Approval and has been a trailblazer in integrating computer
graphics into weathercasting. Roker's unwavering dedication to his
field, coupled with his engaging persona, has cemented him as a
trusted source of information for millions.
Dr. Agenia Clark, President of Fisk University, has fostered a
longstanding relationship with both Roker and Roberts. “Deborah Al
and are much more than just media icons,” says Dr. Clark. “They are
now cherished friends of Fisk University, and their dedication to
excellence and social responsibility mirrors our core values. We
are incredibly grateful for their willingness to inspire our
graduating class of future leaders as they embark on their
journeys.”
To learn more about Fisk University's 150th commencement
ceremony and the exciting achievements of our graduating class,
please visit our website at www.fisk.edu.
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. Fisk
offers more than 20+ undergraduate and graduate programs in
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Clinical Psychology with a bridge
Masters to Ph.D. program through a partnership with Vanderbilt
University. For more information, visit
www.fisk.edu.
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