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JCSU Department of Facilities Announces its 2023 Summer Renovation Project

Gabrielle Isaac Allison
Johnson C. Smith University’s more than 150-year-old campus is getting a facelift this summer as the Department of Facilities rolls out upgrades in academic, athletic, administrative and residential buildings across campus.
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JCSU Serves as Host Location for Adams Hunger Initiative Update

Congresswoman Alma Adams and Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) held the second of four “Focus on Food” meetings at Johnson C. Smith University on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
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Students from Kingston University in the United Kingdom Learn about JCSU During Summer Program

More than a dozen students from Kingston University in Kingston, South West London, arrived in Charlotte in mid-June for a summer program at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte to study anti-racism and climate change.
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm Hosts Town Hall at JCSU

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm hosted an energy town hall meeting in the Duke Hall Community Room at Johnson C. Smith University on Monday, June 26, 2023.
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Armbrister Featured on The Cover Of Diverse Issues In Higher Education

President Clarence D. Armbrister was recently featured on the cover of Diverse Issues in Higher Education for his work as Johnson C. Smith University’s 14th president. The publication is known as the preeminent source of critical news, information and insightful commentary on the full range of issues concerning diversity in American higher education. The article highlights Armbrister’s time at JCSU, and some of his proudest moments serving as the institution’s president.

Dozens of Freshmen Attend First 2023 Golden Bull Academy Session

Tyler Johnson and his mother Keyra were among the first few parent-student duos to check in for Golden Bull Academy, Johnson C. Smith University’s new student orientation.
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CCAMPIS Program Offers Free Childcare to Full-time JCSU Students

Gabrielle Isaac Allison
Childcare costs were so high for Jessica McDonald ’25 and her husband that they made the difficult decision to become a one-income household. But thanks to the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program, McDonald was able to begin her collegiate journey at JCSU while ensuring her children were receiving top-tier care.
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JCSU Taps ‘Dynamic’ Alum with Deep Academic Roots as New President

Johnson C. Smith University’s Board of Trustees announced today the selection of Dr. Valerie Kinloch as the university's 15th president, effective Aug. 1, 2023.
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Demery Uses Her Own Chronic Illness as Inspiration for Summer Internship at Be the Match

Gabrielle Isaac Allison
Bre'Asia Demery ’24, a Psychology major at JCSU, was diagnosed with sickle cell disease when she was just four years old. 

Now a rising senior, Demery has decided to dedicate her summer to Be the Match, a stem cell and bone marrow donor registry, to help those who, like her, are impacted with blood-related sicknesses and other diseases.
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JCSU Hosts First Middle School Graduation on Campus, Honors Inaugural Smitty Scholars

Johnson C. Smith University celebrated its first class of Smitty Scholars during Steele Creek Preparatory Academy’s 8th grade graduation Thursday.


The graduation, which took place in Truist Auditorium in JCSU’s New Science Center, was the first of its kind on campus and featured special remarks from JCSU administrators and staff, Steele Creek Preparatory Academy staff and Smitty himself.
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