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Alcorn State Mourns the Loss of Its President

Alcorn State Mourns the Loss of Its President
Posted By: LaToya Shields on August 20, 2006

Dr. Clinton Bristow, Jr. collapsed and died while jogging on the University's track on August 19, 2006. Flags have been placed at half mass on the campus and the employees and students have officially begun mourning his death. Bristow died two days before classes were scheduled to begin.
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Will Moss
Founder & CEO at HBCU CONNECT, LLC
Definitely a great person. He will be missed.
Sunday, August 20th 2006 at 2:28PM
Will Moss
Founder & CEO at HBCU CONNECT, LLC
Dr. Bristow introduced me to the other HBCU presidents without hesitation. Strong leader who definitely looked out where he could.
Monday, August 21st 2006 at 3:34AM
Candice Johnson
Morris College class of 2005
Wow, I send my prayers with the family.
Monday, August 21st 2006 at 2:01PM
B. Dwight Foster, B.A., MS-MANAGEMENT
North Carolina Central University class of 2003
21 BOOK SALUTE!
Wednesday, September 6th 2006 at 9:15AM
Jasmine Smith
Grambling State University class of 2004
I will keep his family in my prayers.
Wednesday, September 6th 2006 at 5:49PM
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