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In Memoriam

In Memoriam: James Carmichael Renick, 1948-2021

January 8, 2021

James C. Renick, former chancellor of North Carolina A&T State University and the University of Michigan-Dearborn, died on January 3. He was 72 years old and had suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

A native of Rockford, Illinois, Renick earned a bachelor’s degree at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. He earned a master of social work degree from the University of Kansas and later a Ph.D. in government and public administration at Florida State University.

Dr. Renick began his academic career teaching social work at the University of West Florida in Pensacola. After teaching for eight years at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Dr. Renick served as vice provost for academic initiatives and external affairs at Geroge Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. In 1993, he was named chancellor of the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

In 1999, Dr. Renick was named chancellor of North Carolina A&T State University. He served in that role for seven years and made great progress on many fronts. But after he left to take a position at the American Council on Education, he was accused of misusing grant money while at North Carolina A&T. In 2012, Dr. Renick was named interim provost and then provost at Jackson State University in Mississippi. In October 2015, Dr. Renick abruptly resigned as provost and no reason was given for his departure.

Harold Martin, the current chancellor of North Carolina A&T State University, stated that “Chancellor Renick will be remembered as an impactful leader of the university and an educational professional with a heart for students.”

 

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    5 COMMENTS

    1. HBCU Watch January 8, 2021 At 1:22 pm

      Prayers and condolences to the Renick family. He will always be an AGGIE!

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    2. Denise Pearson January 14, 2021 At 8:04 pm

      I met Dr. Renick as a doctoral student in the ‘90s; I still remember the lessons he taught me. His legacy and lessons in leadership will endure.

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    3. Alclay Patterson January 14, 2021 At 11:03 pm

      One would expect a higher level of journalism from your publication titled, the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Why write negatively about the deceased as featured in your In Memoriam section? You appear devoid of journalistic integrity. Shameful!

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    4. C. Leach January 15, 2021 At 8:04 pm

      It’s very unfortunate that your article failed to mention that the audit investigation cleared him of any intentional wrongdoing.

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    5. Lucy Reuben February 5, 2021 At 8:25 pm

      Dr Renick was an academic leader extraordinaire, with tremendous vision, empathy, integrity and more. After much success as Chancellor of the University of Michigan’s Dearborn campus, he led NCA&T to Carnegie level doctoral degree status and more. After leaving NCA&T to serve as the “second-in-command” at the American Council on Education, Renick’s commitment to HBCUs moved him to serve as Senior Advisor at his alma mater Central State University and, subsequently, answer the call to assist as Provost at Jackson State. James Renick left a legacy of academic accomplishments and a record of kindness and support for colleagues across the country.

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