Bell, Nora Kizer (1941–2004)

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Bell, Nora Kizer (1941–2004)

American educator. Born Nora Kizer, July 25, 1941, in Charleston, West Virginia; died Jan 24, 2004, in Roanoke, Virginia; attended Randolph-Macon Woman's College; University of South Carolina, MA; University of North Carolina, PhD; m. Dr. David A. Bell (president of Macon State College); children: 3.

Taught at University of South Carolina for 16 years; served as dean of College of Arts and Sciences at University of North Texas for 5 years; was president of Wesleyan College; was president of Hollins University (2002–04).

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