Clinton Bristow Jr. facts for kids

Clinton Bristow Jr. (born in 1949, died August 19, 2006) was an important American leader. He was a lawyer and worked in education. He served as the president of the Chicago Board of Education. He was also the sixteenth president of Alcorn State University.

Early Life and Education

Clinton Bristow Jr. was born in 1949 in Montgomery, Alabama.

He went to East Tech high school. In 1967, he graduated as the best student in his class, known as the valedictorian. While there, he was also class president. He played football and earned a letter for his skills.

Bristow continued his education at Northwestern University. He earned his first degree, a Bachelor of Arts, in 1971. He then earned a law degree (Juris Doctor) from Northwestern in 1974. In 1977, he received a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) from Northwestern. This advanced degree was in education and public administration. Later, in 1984, he earned his MBA (Master of Business Administration) from Governors State University.

Career and Leadership

In October 1990, Clinton Bristow Jr. was chosen to lead the Chicago Board of Education. He served as its president until 1992. This board helps manage the public schools in Chicago.

In 1995, Bristow became the president of Alcorn State University. He was installed on August 24, 1995. Under his leadership, many more students joined Alcorn's advanced degree programs. The number of international students at Alcorn also grew a lot. This growth gained attention across the country. Bristow also served as the president of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. This conference organizes sports for many universities.

Later Life and Legacy

Clinton Bristow Jr. passed away on August 19, 2006. He was 57 years old. His death happened just two days before Alcorn's fall semester began. He was known for being a dedicated runner. He was found on the university's running track.