Tyronza R. Richmond

Dr. Tyronza R. Richmond, formerly Dean of the School of Business, succeeded Dr. Walker as Chancellor on July 1, 1986. Prior to his arrival at North Carolina Central University, Dr. Richmond was Associate Dean and Professor at the School of Business and Public Administration at Howard University. Dr. Richmond's tenure saw the creation of the School of Education (formerly the Department of Education) and a reorganization of the academic administrative structure. Dr. Richmond resigned as Chancellor to return to the classroom and was succeeded on January 1, 1992, by Dr. Donna J. Benson as Interim Chancellor.