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Venessa Roy ’08 has been a firefighter for the last 10 years. It wasn’t the career she envisioned for herself, but the one she is making big achievements in. The Alumna is the first African American engineer (driver/operator) with the Charlotte Fire Department.

Residents of McCrorey Heights, one Johnson C. Smith University’s surrounding neighborhoods created by Dr. Henry L. McCrorey (class of 1893), former JCSU president 1907-1947, welcomed JCSU students and alumni to its community for a homecoming celebration. Smithites old and new enjoyed music, food and games October 5, 2019 after the Golden Bulls win against Lincoln University.

Minda Harts sat in front of a packed room Wednesday, October 4, 2019 reading from her new book, “The Memo”. Her message: How women of color can gain a seat at the table.

The school year has just begun, but Ramoya Grandison has already secured the bag. Deloitte & Touche hired the senior, who double majors in computer science information systems and business administration, five months before graduation. Grandison will remain in the Queen City after graduation in December before starting her new role as Risk and Financial Advisory Group Consultant in March.

More than a dozen students recently attended JCSU senior Ramel Brown’s mental health discussion, Mel’s Mind, in the Rotunda September 20, 2019. The psychology major is working to break the stigma around mental health. 

“My motivation is inspiring and impacting people,” Brown explained.

Phasing Up to New Possibilities, the foster program developed at Johnson C. Smith University in 2009, is celebrating 10 years. To mark the momentous occasion, the program is bringing back a dozen alumni September 20, 2019, to speak on a panel about their experience.

Pi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., presented a $10,000 check to Clarence D. Armbrister, President of Johnson C. Smith University, on September 12, 2019. The contribution will support the President’s Gap Scholarship Fund, which provides funds for students to close the gap between the financial aid they receive and the cost of tuition.

Single Stop, a food pantry on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University, is expanding its services across Mecklenburg County. The program just got the green light for a second-year deal with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

The graduating class of 2023 are official Smithites! Thursday, August 29 incoming 2019 freshman, dressed in black and white outfits, filled Biddle Hall Auditorium for their first Convocation, which also included a Pinning Ceremony. 

Miss North Carolina, Alexandra Badgett, met with students at Johnson C. Smith University during a College Tour in conjunction with Miss Taste of Charlotte. Badgett, a Charlotte native, is hoping to recruit more African American women for pageants.