Fisk President Hazel O’Leary today told reporters that after she retires at the end of the year, she will continue to support the university as a donor and advocate.

O’Leary said Tuesday that she has “always been a generous donor to Fisk, and I intend to continue to do that.”

“I have said to my board of trustees … that I will do whatever,” said O’Leary, adding that she’s currently helping with a comprehensive fundraising campaign for the university. (Associated Press)

O’Leary, 74, said “the time was right” for her to retire. She has been president of the university since 2004.