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Lima Discusses Building Braver Community Spaces at Workshop for JCSU Faculty, Staff and Students

Johnson C. Smith University made a special effort to inform students, faculty and staff about how they can build braver community practices during a workshop at noon on April 11. 
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Armbrister Urges Crowd to Preserve History at Annual Founders’ Day Convocation

The Jane M. Smith Memorial Chapel was filled with music and a message on Sunday, April 2, 2023, as Johnson C. Smith University held its Founders’ Day Convocation.

The crowd of graduating seniors, faculty, staff, alumni and community members listened attentively as President Clarence D. Armbrister explained the history of Charlotte’s only HBCU.
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Sophomore Tinotenda Musingarimi Networks to Find Golden Opportunities

Gabrielle Isaac Allison
Growing up in Zimbabwe, Johnson C. Smith University Information Systems Engineering student Tinotenda Musingarimi ’25 had trouble accessing technology.

Musingarimi knows that a bright future is built on hard work and determination, which is why he is seeking out opportunities to network and build his skills in the IT field.
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Mental Health Concerns for Black Men Need Attention

Gabrielle Isaac Allison
Mental health issues have been on the rise for decades, but new statistics indicate that Black men are struggling with their mental health now more than ever before. 

A systemic history of racism, lack of attention to cultural and generational trauma and the stigma associated with seeking out mental health care has kept many Black men trapped in a cycle of mental anguish.
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Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Performs Alongside JCSU Concert Choir and Drumline

Johnson C. Smith University’s Concert Choir and drumline, Funk Phi MOB, performed alongside the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) on Tuesday night in Brayboy Gymnasium.
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JCSU Talks Reparations with Erika Alexander and Whitney Dow

Gabrielle Isaac Allison
Johnson C. Smith University students kicked off the week with an inspiring program focused on reparations as a response to “The Big Payback,” a film that follows a city alderman’s fight for local reparations.

The program featured appearances from “The Big Payback” co-directors Whitney Dow and seasoned actress and activist Erika Alexander. 
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JCSU Becomes Second HBCU to Receive Use of Force Simulation Program

Gabrielle Isaac Allison
What if Johnson C. Smith University Criminology students could step into a career in law enforcement with more confidence in their abilities thanks to enhanced training at the undergraduate level?

Thanks to a simulation donation from Ti Training, JCSU students can immerse themselves in more than 800 simulated scenarios that will test their abilities and educate them on proper use of force.
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JCSU’s Esports and Gaming Management Program Receives Check at Hornets Game

On Sunday, the Esports and Gaming Management Program at Johnson C. Smith University received one of the Hornets Venom GT Scholarships totaling $10,000.
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Grantsmanship Awards Celebrate 25 Year Anniversary

Johnson C. Smith University hosted its annual Grantsmanship Awards on Tuesday, a celebration that featured the presentation of awards and a keynote speech by JCSU’s longest-serving faculty member.

The event was also the 25th anniversary of the first Grantsmanship Awards at JCSU.
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JCSU Finalizes Partnership for Students to Matriculate in Northeastern University Health Care Programs

Gabrielle Isaac Allison, JCSU and Cody Mello-Klein, Northeastern Global News
Johnson C. Smith University has partnered with Northeastern University’s Charlotte campus to create a pipeline for aspiring Black healthcare professionals.

The partnership will create opportunities for JCSU students to first attain foundational pre-health education from JCSU before transitioning to Northeastern’s accelerated Bachelor of Nursing, Master of Public Health or Master of Applied Behavioral Analysis programs.
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