The Clark Atlanta University uses a scholarship to honor graduates who were killed at the shootout in California

ATLANTA – – Clark Atlanta University has announced that it would create a scholarship in honor of one of his alumni who was killed in a shootout in California.

In an explanation, the university, Dr. Comisha Clark has deep roots at CAU and will be remembered for “their scholarship, their mentors and their unshakable Panther spirit”.

More: more: Remember Dr. Comeisha Clark: Cau Alumna, College Dean, which were shot down in California

The background story:

Two months ago, the School of Education at Clark Atlanta University Dr. Comeisha Clark for her phenomenal career as a “triple panther”. In her Instagram post, the three-time alumnus was highlighted, which has acquired her degree, master and educator doctoral students from CAU, and even worked on a point on college.

Dr. Clark was recently promoted to the Dean for Student Affairs at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Inglewood, California.

The granddaughter of the former interim provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Clark's life was bound to the university. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, integrated and was introduced to the Alpha Pi chapter in CAU. She was also a former CAU -chicker leader.

Clark started a foundation in Atlanta called C Squared as a strong attorney against gun violence.

What we know:

On Friday, May 2, the police, the former Spartan wachmann Jesse Figueroa, returned to college in security clothing and shot Dr. Clark and her assistant.

While a potential motive for fatal violence was not published, the police have called a targeted shootout in the direction of execution.

Figueroa was charged as a criminal for murder, attempted murder and several charges for possession of a firearm. He also sees improvements to the weapons meetings, which can lead to additional punishments if a weapon is used during a crime.

Figueroa will appear in court on May 29 and faces a maximum sentence in the state prison if he is convicted as accused.

What you say:

In a press release in which the scholarship was announced, Dr. Clark's commitment to her work and her commitment to raise others.

“Dr. Comeisha Clark illustrated the Panther spirit,” said Dr. George T. French, President of Clark Atlanta University, “she lived with heart and leaves a legacy that will further increase and inspire CAU nation over generations.”

What's next:

Clark Atlanta has $! 0,000 committed to Dr. Comeisha Clark scholarship funds to help to support students who will help Dr. Complete Clark by studying education. Further details on the scholarship will be published in the future.

The university will officially recognize the fallen alumnus during its Baccalaureate service on Saturday, May 17th.

The University offers consulting services for the campus affected by violence.

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