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"Talk to Me Nice" Teaches Power of Connection

Gabrielle Isaac Allison

In an age where connecting has never been easier or more convenient, true connection has never been rarer.

Dr. Terza Lima-Neves, professor of Political Science and chair of the Department of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, collaborated with Melissa Gonzalez, a professor at Davison College, to bring authentic connections back to college campuses through the Talk to Me Nice event.

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McFadden Talks Success at Founders’ Day Convocation

Gabrielle Isaac Allison
The Class of 2024, donned in their ceremonial commencement robes, took one of their final walks from Biddle Hall to the Jane M. Smith Memorial Church for the annual Founders’ Day Convocation.

This year celebrates the 157th anniversary of JCSU’s founding on April 7, 1867. Surrounded by faculty, staff, alumni and friends, the soon-to-be graduates listened attentively to JCSU alumnus Garry L. McFadden ’81, the sheriff for Mecklenburg County, as he recounted some of the successes from his career.
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Dr. Valerie Kinloch Officially Inaugurated as JCSU's 15th President

Gabrielle Isaac Allison & Dr. Cheryl Butler-Brayboy
Johnson C. Smith University faculty, staff, students and special guests packed the Crown Ballroom at the Charlotte Convention Center on Friday to witness the official installation of Dr. Valerie Kinloch ’96, as the University’s 15th president.
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Social Work Month Student Spotlight: Jazmeen Ryals-Sumter


Each Friday, Johnson C. Smith University will share a Q&A with a student in the University's master's or undergraduate Social Work program in honor of Social Work Month.

Today's feature is Jazmeen Ryals-Sumter '25M, a Jersey City, N.J. native in her first year in the JCSU Master of Social Work program.

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Glover Lands Internship with Tech Giant Apple

Gabrielle Isaac Allison
New Jersey native Eryn Glover ’25 is no stranger to accomplishments at Johnson C. Smith University. Now, the Business Administration major has another experience to add to her resume after she was selected to serve as a project coordinator/administrative assistant for one of the world’s leading tech companies, Apple.
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Social Work Month Student Spotlight: Karinaelizabeth A. Calimee

Each Friday, Johnson C. Smith University will share a Q&A with a student in the University's master's or undergraduate Social Work program in honor of Social Work Month.

Today's feature is Karinaelizabeth A. Calimee '24, a San Diego native who grew up in California and Las Vegas, Nev. and is a student in the Bachelor of Social Work program.
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Social Work Month Student Spotlight: Bria Lindsay

Each Friday, Johnson C. Smith University will share a Q&A with a student in the University's master's or undergraduate Social Work program in honor of Social Work Month.

Today's feature is Bria Lindsay '25, a Bridgeport, Conn. native in the Bachelor of Social Work program.
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Alumnus Shares his Thoughts on Black Liberation While Discussing New Book

Joshua M. Nypaver
JCSU closed out Black History Month this year with a performance and discussion at a Lyceum event on leap day. 

The event in Sara Gambrell Auditorium in Biddle Hall brought back several talented alumni who came to entertain and educate JCSU students. 
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JCSU Staff Celebrates National TRIO Day by Highlighting Students

Gabrielle Isaac Allison
Johnson C. Smith University students, like students around the country, benefit from the federal TRiO Student Support Services Program. The program provides various services for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including low-income students and students with disabilities, as well as first-generation college students.

Celebrate National TRiO Day by reading about some of our students who benefit from this federally funded service.
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JCSU Debate Team Discusses AI & Cybersecurity Ethics Cases in Raleigh Tournament

The Johnson C. Smith University Debate Team recently participated in the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) annual debate tournament at the North Carolina Legislative Complex in Raleigh.

The team was presented with 10 unprecedented cases based on legal issues currently in litigation over the ethical issues of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity liabilities and responsibilities. Some of these issues included AI in art and entertainment, digital deep fakes and avatars, security liabilities in Big Tech and more. 
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