A book launch event in Greensboro celebrated the life and legacy of Quiester Craig, former dean of North Carolina A&T State University’s School of Business and Economics. The event brought together alumni, students, and community members to honor Craig’s more than 40 years of leadership and his lasting influence on business education.
Craig is widely credited with transforming the business school into a nationally respected program while preparing generations of students for successful careers in corporate leadership. His commitment to academic excellence and mentorship helped open doors for Black professionals entering corporate America, particularly during a time when opportunities were expanding following civil rights legislation.
The book, More Than a Dean by alumna Tanya Mitchell, highlights both Craig’s professional achievements and his personal impact on students. Many credit him with guiding their career paths, providing mentorship, and helping them secure internships and opportunities that shaped their futures.
Ultimately, the event and the book serve as a tribute to Craig’s enduring legacy—one defined not only by institutional success, but by the countless lives he influenced and the doors he helped open for future generations.
