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LAS VEGAS, NV – JANUARY 06: Fisk University gymnasts cheer on their teammate during a meet at the … More Orleans Arena on January 6, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Stew Milne/Getty Images) Getty Images In 2023, Fisk University made history as the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to sponsor women’s gymnastics. However, the university announced Friday that the historic program will be discontinued. In an email delivered to the student body, university officials shared their decision to discontinue the gymnastics program at the close of the 2025-2026 gymnastics season. The university cited scheduling issues and recruitment disadvantages as factors influencing the decision. Though Fisk and Wilberforce University presently sponsor women’s gymnastics, the sport is not sanctioned within the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). The decision to cut Fisk’s program also comes after significant personnel changes. In May, star gymnast Morgan Price announced her intent to transfer from Fisk for her final season of eligibility, instead signing with the Arkansas Razorbacks of the powerhouse Southeastern Athletic Conference. Price led Fisk gymnastics since its founding, claiming back-to-back national championships and delivering the first perfect ten in HBCU gymnastics history. Price’s departure was one of two to shake the historic HBCU team in 2025. One month into the team’s season, Head Coach Corrinnne Tarver resigned. Tarver had been at the helm since the program’s founding in 2022. Despite the notable departures, Friday’s news shocked many athletes, alumni, and fans. The 2025 season was a historic one for the Bulldogs. In addition to Price’s five national titles, the team set a program record and notched seven All-America honors. CORVALLIS, OREGON – MARCH 21: Morgan Price of the Fisk Bulldogs competes on the floor exercise … More during a gymnastics meet against the Oregon State Beavers at Gill Coliseum on March…

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