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Kevin Rome Sr. is no longer president of Fisk University in Nashville, Tenn.
The university said in a statement that it “has ended its relationship” with Rome. The announcement was made two weeks after the university learned of allegations that Rome had drugged and threatened a man. Rome was placed on administrative leave Aug. 12.
Vann Newkirk, Fisk’s provost, will serve as interim president.
“Fisk is positioned for a wonderful future and we look forward to the years ahead,” Frank Sims, chair of the Fisk Board of Trustees, said in a press release.
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