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1941
DIED
2022
Thomas Cole Obituary
Cole, 81, died Thursday. The cause of death was not released.
Cole was the historically Black university's first president after the 1988 consolidation of Atlanta University and Clark College.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dorothy M. Gaines
April 18, 2022
My deepest sympathy to Brenda and the Cole family.
Scott Owen
April 18, 2022
I was on the Chemistry Faculty at A.U. from 1972-84 and Tom was my boss for most of those years. He was a wonderful person, a great leader, and possibly the smartest person I have ever known.
Karen Helton, 1976 Alum, Atlanta Univ. School of Social Work
April 18, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person, a distinguished alum of Wiley College who mentored and always took time to coach, advise, and help others learn and grow professionally. Dr. Cole's legacy of service to so many persons, to Wiley College and Clark-Atlanta University is now preserved in perpetuity. Our prayers go out to Dr. Brenda and Family. Love, Karen Helon and Annie Walker.
Dr. Oliver J. Johnson
April 18, 2022
President Cole personally exercised his kind influence in my life of my daughter, an alumnus of Clark Atlanta University, Class of 2005. His leadership, skill, and grace will be missed. Rest in heaven.
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