WASHINGTON FISK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
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A Message from the WFAA President
Dear Alumni,
I am Gloria Hunter Robinson, the newly elected President of the Washington Fisk Alumni Association. It is my honor to serve the Alumni Association and to represent our beloved Fisk University. I am a 3rd Generation Alumni of Fisk University with family graduating in 25, 46, 69, and 73.
As the President, I am committed to fostering a strong sense of community among our alumni and working to support the continued success of our school. I am committed to creating social events, networking events, and volunteer initiatives that will connect us while also supporting Fisk University.
Please feel free to reach out to me at ghr1994@gmail.com. Thank you for your continued support of our alumni association!
WFAA Meetings
The Washington Fisk Alumni Association (WFAA) invites you to explore the Nation's Capitol with us. Connect with Fiskites in the DC metropolitan area. Find out about events and scholarship opportunities.

All meetings are held at 4 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month (except holiday Sundays, Super Bowl, and the months of May/Commencement, July, and August).
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Contact us for meeting information and to be added to our email list.
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2026 WFAA Meeting Schedule
• Sunday, Jan. 4th via Zoom
• Sunday, Feb. 1st via Zoom
• Sunday, March 1st via Zoom
• Sunday, April 5th
• No May Meeting
• Sunday, June 7th
• Summer Break
WFAA Meetings will reconvene September 13, 2026.
Upcoming Events
Fisk Gymnastics Meet in DC - February 22, 2026
Join the Washington Fisk Alumni Association for an unforgettable experience as we head to GW to see our history making gymnastics team in action!
This event uplifts our shared commitment to cultural enrichment and community.​
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Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
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Location: The Charles E. Smith Center 600 22nd St., NW
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Cost: $25.00​
Fiskites on Broadway - Joe Turner's Come & Gone - April 18, 2026
Join the Washington Fisk Alumni Association for a Broadway Experience!
Pack your bags for an unforgettable trip to New York City as we enjoy August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone!
Golden Globe® winner Taraji P. Henson (Hidden Figures, Empire) makes her Broadway debut alongside Cedric the Entertainer (CBS’ The Neighborhood), Tony Award® nominee Joshua Boone (Skeleton Crew, The Outsiders), and Tony Award® winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson (Lackawanna Blues). This luminous revival is directed by Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner Debbie Allen (Grey’s Anatomy, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof).
WFAA Goes to See Othello - June 13, 2026
Join the Washington Fisk Alumni Association for an unforgettable experience as we head to the theater to see Wendell Pierce as Othello. Immerse yourself in a classic tale and connect with fellow Fiskites. This event uplifts our shared commitment to cultural enrichment and community.
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Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
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Location: Harman Hall
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Cost: $100.00
Join Our Virtual Happy Hour
Join our Fisk Fun Bunch (FFB) and Friends Virtual Happy Hour on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at
6PM EST. For more information on how to join, contact Ann Paytes '69.
WFAA Dues
To be an active member of the WFAA, all you have to do is pay your annual membership dues of $50.00/year.
The membership year is from January 1 - December 31.
Please complete the Membership Contact Form, and then submit your payment of $50.00 by Zelle or Check to the Financial Secretary.
Zelle: WFAAmembers@gmail.com
Check: Mrs. Cheryl Eason
3590 Stephies Court
Alexandria, Virginia. 22309
Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities for College Students (2025-2026)
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The Washington Fisk Alumni Association is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for both new and returning college students for the 2025 - 2026 academic year. We will be awarding 3 scholarships to students. Our mission is to support aspiring scholars in their educational pursuits and to foster a commitment to academic excellence within our community. [MORE]
What Everyone Should Know About Fisk
Founded in 1866, Fisk University is the oldest institution of higher education in Nashville, Tennessee. Fisk received a charter for the first chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society on a predominantly black campus in 1953. Fisk’s outstanding faculty and students continue to enhance the University’s national reputation for academic excellence that is validated year after year by the leading third party reviewers, as well as by the pool of talented applicants and the large percentage of alumni who complete graduate or professional degrees and become leaders and scholars in their fields.
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