Terri Houston’s recent announcement of her upcoming resignation has prompted many students to reflect on the remarkable legacy she’ll leave behind.
Her departure will leave a void in both UNC’s administration and the University’s minority student community, where her presence resonated most.
Houston was the face of UNC’s diversity efforts to both minority and non-minority students. And for many, she was the face of the administration.
From meeting her in high school at Project Uplift to hearing her speak at this semester’s final Black Student Movement meeting, Houston was the first glimpse of the magic of UNC and the cap- stone to the college experience for many students here.
Many will miss Houston, and the legacy she has left behind must be remembered. She stressed the value of student activism and diversity as a means to maintain an enriched student body.
With Houston gone, UNC will face a major void.
It is now up to UNC’s cur- rent and future student body to reinforce the values she dedicated the last 13 years of her life to instilling in us.
It is now our responsibility to make sure Houston’s efforts continue to be fruitful, even in her absence.
