Fayetteville State University recently honored alumni Dr. Clarence E. Lloyd Jr, class of ‘65, for his dedication and philanthropic gifts to the university. 

FSU honored Lloyd with the Clarence E. Lloyd Jr., M.D. College of Health, Science and Technology. The decision was made when the Board of Trustees voted in December 2019 after Lloyd presented the university with a donation of $500,000. 

The event was held on March 24, 2022, after being delayed for two years due to COVID-19. 

“I’m excited that this day has finally come and that I could have my family and classmates here to support me,” said Lloyd. “My heart has always been and will forever be with Fayetteville State University.”

With the longstanding support of the FSU, Lloyd announced at the event that he will be gifting an additional $400,000. With this gift, Lloyd’s donations to the university accumulated to being one of the largest commitments by alum. 

“Dr. Lloyd has extraordinarily and continually shown strong devotion and dedication to FSU time and time again. This honor speaks to more than the actual size of Dr. Lloyd’s combined contribution and financial commitment to FSU. It speaks to his true heart and deep passion for our great institution: ‘For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also’,” said Chancellor Darrell T. Allison. “Therefore, it is only fitting that the college cites the name of one of our storied university’s most profound alumnus, philanthropist and trailblazer.”

As a native of Williamston, North Carolina, Lloyd received his bachelor’s from FSU and taught high school before earning his master’s from North Carolina Central University in molecular biology. He also obtained a medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

“We are very grateful for Dr. Lloyd’s generosity and will make sure that he witnesses a significant return on his investment,” said Chris Davis, interim vice chancellor for university advancement. “We are producing some great young leaders in the sciences that aspire to do great things like Dr. Lloyd. His giving and personal journey has truly inspired them to press on.”