1946 – 2020
Robert Fisk, the internationally acclaimed journalist, was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, on Friday, June 11, 2004 “in recognition of an outstanding career as a reporter.”
Dr. Fisk served as the Middle East correspondent for The Independent in London, England. He was honored with 28 British and international press awards, including the Johns Hopkins SIAS-CIBA prize for international journalism and the Overall Winner of the Amnesty International UK Press Awards in 1998.
At great personal risk, Dr. Fisk endeavored to bring truth and understanding to international affairs and conflicts. He resided in the Middle East for 28 years and reported on the Iranian Revolution, the Iran-Iraq War, three Gulf wars, and numerous other global conflicts. He authored two books on Irish history, as well as Pity the Nation, tracing the history of the Lebanon war.
Dr. Fisk passed away on October 30, 2020, at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy of fearless reporting and unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity.