In Memoriam: Cynthia V. Clemons

Dr. ClemonsCynthia V. Clemons, professor and director of the Center for Entrepreneurship Studies at Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina, died on December 29 in Pittsboro, North Carolina.

Dr. Clemons had also served as dean of the Division of Social Sciences and Education at Bennett College. Rosalind Fuse-Hall, president of Bennett College, stated that Dr. Clemons “was committed to helping small businesses flourish and was a very effective director for our entrepreneurship program.”

Dr. Clemons was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She held a master’s degree in European history from North Carolina Central University in Durham, and a second master’s degree and a Ph.D. in community economic development from Southern New Hampshire University.

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    • Ms. Cathy, I just read this information, I didn’t know that Dr. Clemons had passed, this saddens me. She was a vision, so driven and a huge impact on my life. I will never forget her.

    • I miss her and think about her often. When I’m thinking about a particular recipe and many of the things and lessons she taught me.. I just look up at Heaven and thank God fur connecting us together!! Continue to rest in heaven Cynthia.❤️

      • Hi Angela,

        I hope you are well. Cindy is unforgettable! We remember her love of life, her love of family and her love of telling it like it was! May she always live in your heart.

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