Kevin D. Rome
Kevin D. Rome | |
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16th President of Fisk University | |
In office July 1, 2017 – August 25, 2020 | |
Preceded by | H. James Williams |
Succeeded by | Vann R. Newkirk |
19th President of Lincoln University | |
In office June 1, 2013 – June 30, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Carolyn Mahoney |
Succeeded by | Jerald Woolfolk |
Personal details | |
Spouse | Stephanie Baker |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Nashville, Tennessee |
Alma mater | Morehouse College (BA) University of Georgia (MA) University of Texas at Austin (PhD) |
Profession | Academic administrator |
Kevin D. Rome Sr. (born May 29, 1966) is an American university administrator. He served as the 16th president of Fisk University, a historically black university in Nashville, Tennessee.[1] He was previously the president of Lincoln University from 2013 to 2017.
Early life
Kevin Darnell Rome was born May 29, 1966.
Career
Rome was assistant vice chancellor for student life and diversity at
Rome was the president of Lincoln University from 2013 to 2017.[3] During his tenure, he focused on rebranding the school and recruiting students from all over Missouri, especially "better-prepared students."[5] In November 2016, he urged students to focus on building careers and pursuing leadership positions instead of protesting.[4] Rome succeeded Frank L. Sims as the 16th president of Fisk University in June 2017.[3][6] Rome departed Fisk in August 2020, following the filing of a restraining order alleging that he had threatened a man that he had an intimate relationship with.[1] The man also alleged that Rome drugged him.[7] Rome and his attorney stated the allegations were false and no official charges were filed against Rome at the time of his removal. [8][9]
Personal life
Rome is a lifetime member of
References
- ^ a b Tamburin, Adam. "Fisk president Kevin Rome out after restraining order, court allegations". The Tennessean. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
- ^ a b c Rice, Mark (July 28, 2013). "Spencer High graduate rises from Columbus public housing to college president". Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f "Fisk names new president". Nashville Post. March 23, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
- ^ Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b King, Chris (June 12, 2014). "Rebranding Lincoln University". St. Louis American. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
- ^ "Dr. Kevin D. Rome, Sr. Named 16th President of Fisk University". Fisk University. March 23, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
- ^ "Fisk President Kevin Rome out after abuse allegation". Nashville Post. August 24, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
- ^ "Fisk president Kevin Rome out after restraining order, court allegations". The Tennessean.
- ^ "Fisk University cuts ties with Dr. Kevin Rome, names interim president". August 12, 2020.