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'An impactful leader': Former N.C. A&T Chancellor James Renick dies at 72

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'An impactful leader': Former N.C. A&T Chancellor James Renick dies at 72

• John Newsom
• Jan 4, 2021
• Jan 4, 2021
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James C. Renick held a news conference in the Dowdy Building on the N.C. A&T State University campus in 2006 to announced his would resign from his post. Renick served as chancellor and professor of political science since July 1999.

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N.C. A&T chancellor James C. Renick cheers the football team as it comes onto the field for a homecoming game against Morgan State University in 2004. 

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James Renick takes the oath of office as the ninth N.C. A&T chancellor in 2000. N.C. Supreme Court Justice Henry Frye is administering the oath. Renick's wife, Peggy, holds a Bible.

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N.C. A&T State University's chancellor James Renick applauds during a press conference at the school to announce the hiring of football coach Lee Fobbs in 2005.

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John Newsom

GREENSBORO — James C. Renick, who as chancellor guided N.C. A&T through a seven-year period of tremendous growth, has died a month after his 72nd birthday.

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Photos: James C. Renick, 1948-2021

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Under the leadership of Dr. James C. Renick, N.C. A&T saw significant enrollment, facility and infrastructure growth. He was known to spend significant time engaging with students. Our sincere condolences go out to his family, friends and the educational communities he impacted. pic.twitter.com/cBh5GcMxjQ

— North Carolina A&T (@ncatsuaggies) January 4, 2021

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It's with sadness that we share that former Chancellor James C. Renick has passed.

Sending prayers to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/p8HWPyt1EB

— GHOEDosandDonts (@GHOEDosAndDonts) January 4, 2021

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