Where are they now?

They were student leaders during their time at North Texas. The times may have changed but, through the years, they remain committed to serving others.

The Man Who Cares For All

QUINCY OLLISON (’75)

When San Antonio native Quincy Ollison frst saw the many Black, Hispanic and international students on the North Texas campus, he says that gave him confdence that in addition to receiving a quality education, he also would have a broadened experience on a diverse campus.

As a political science major and English minor, Ollison enjoyed the infrastructure of governmental systems and policies while possessing the literary skills needed to comprehend them. This was the beginning of his love for government.

“Although there were a limited number of Blacks that did participate in the Student Government Association,” Ollison says, “we got involved and got to work to create benefts for not only Black students but for all students.”

Enjoying the service and impact he made on students, Ollison ran for president of the SGA and became the frst Black student to hold that ofce.

“I found working in the SGA so fascinating,” Ollison says. “I was putting into real efect what I was learning from my political science classes, and I developed policies, managed student service fees and allocated $1 million of funds for the student body.”

Ollison has kept his love for public service as assistant United States attorney in Virginia and Houston. He encourages students to pursue their passions and stick with them until they are fulflled.

“If you have a sense of or perspective about what it is that you want to do,” Ollison says, “go after it and don’t be tempted to quit or change.”