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Fisk University faces opposition to data center plan

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Fisk University is facing growing opposition to its proposal for a 30-megawatt data center. Critics, including some students and alumni, argue that the project contradicts the university's liberal arts heritage and question its financial viability as a solution to funding challenges. The proposed location for the data center is particularly contentious, as it is named after the historic Fisk Jubilee Singers. AI

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Fisk University faces opposition to data center plan

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    Capital B News: As Fisk University Moves Forward With Data Center Proposal, Opposition Grows. “Some students and alumni say the timing — Fisk is celebrating its

    Capital B News: As Fisk University Moves Forward With Data Center Proposal, Opposition Grows. “Some students and alumni say the timing — Fisk is celebrating its 160th anniversary this year — and where it was announced runs counter to the university’s long-standing liberal arts le…

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