Renick recognized
Outgoing N.C. A&T Chancellor James C. Renick nervously tapped one hand and blinked back tears Saturday night at a $100-a-plate tribute in his honor Saturday night at the A&T Foundation building.
Probably the most moving speech in Renick's honor came from student body President Justin Raimey, who praised Renick's value as an administrator and as a role model and friend.
The funniest may have come from School of Business Dean Quiester Craig, who quipped that the Washington-bound Renick ought to stay put. After all, he surely couldn't expect to safely park his Jaguar on the streets of D.C.
So many good things happened on Renick's watch -- from a campus building boom to a significant spike in fund-raising -- that right now he seems irreplaceable.
But another way to look at it: Renick built on a solid foundation created by his predecessors. He successor, in turn, will have lots to build on.
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