This building was named in honor of Louise M. Latham, teacher and former Dean of Women from 1948 to 1968. Louise M. Latham Residence Hall was constructed in 1957 and renovated in 1996.
This building was named in honor of Clyde R. Hoey, Governor of North Carolina From 1937-1941. During Clyde R. Hoey’s governorship the state of North Carolina provided free textbooks for elementary schools, increased teacher’s salaries and...
Dr. James Edward Shepard (November 3, 1875-October 6, 1947) founded the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua in 1910. He was the school's first president and served in that position from 1909 until his death on October 6, 1947. Prior...
Ella Sheppard oftern considered the backbone of the group, was born in Nashville, Tennessee on February 4, 1851. Her father was operated a livery stable in Nashville, purchased his freedom for $1800 and purchased Ella's freedom for $350. He tried...
Isaac Dickerson, was born a slave on July 15, 1850 in Wytheville, Virginia. After his mother died, he became a houseboy at the age of five. Before entering Fisk, he worked as a hotel waiter and a school teacher.
Charles H. Wesley (1891-1987). Teacher, historian, administrator. Class of 1911. Won distinction as an administrator and historian at Howard University, as president of Wilberforce University and as a founder and president of Central State...
