GREENSBORO, N.C. — Bennett College is mourning the loss of a beloved staff member, Brianna Best Parker, 27, who died Tuesday night.

According to Reidsville police she was found unresponsive with stab wounds and dies after she was taken to a nearby hospital.

Parker, who worked in the Financial Aid Office, is remembered by colleagues and students alike for her warmth, dedication, and unwavering commitment to student success.

"We are very heartbroken," said Parker's supervisor Dr. M. Yvette Wimberly. "No matter where she was on campus, Brianna had this incredible ability to light up a room. She was vibrant, beautiful, and energetic."

Parker’s role at Bennett College involved helping students navigate the often-complicated process of paying for higher education. In just over a year on the

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