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Facts

1,093
Students

#1 Private
HBCU

in North Carolina

15 NCAA
Division II

teams

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Fast
Facts

1,093
Students

#1 Private
HBCU

in North Carolina

15 NCAA
Division II

teams

See All Quick Facts

Fast
Facts

1,093
Students

#1 Private
HBCU

in North Carolina

15 NCAA
Division II

teams

See All Quick Facts

Announcement

President Clarence D. Armbrister Announces retirement

Our esteemed President, Clarence D. Armbrister, will be retiring in June after a more than five-year, successful tenure. This is an exciting time for our university which, thanks to President Armbrister’s leadership and your continued support, is poised to rise to the next level.

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Read announcement from Board Chairman, Steven Boyd

Feature News

JCSU Reignites MLK Peace Breakfast with Notable Speakers

January 17, 2023

JCSU hosted the MLK Peace Breakfast on Tuesday in Grimes Lounge after a hiatus due to the pandemic.

Reinstituted by Kenyatta V. Sanders-Foreman, instructional technology librarian, and the Division of Student Affairs, the Peace Breakfast paid homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The program presented words of wisdom from speakers who informed attendees how they can continue to live the dream King longed to become a reality.

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Looking back

Looking back on 2022

As we charge forward into a new year, let's take a moment to look back at 2022, a year which found our University in the spotlight as we fulfilled our goals and generated the support of our city.

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Golden Academics

President Armbrister with the two 2022 Valedictorians

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A Vibrant
Culture

Life at JCSU today has its roots in a rich history dating back to the founding of the university in 1867. Our community is a family that celebrates the diversity on our campus and comes together to learn more about one another at every turn.