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itcCdUiruFtasatdvpJohnson C. Smith UniversityJohnson C. Smith University is an independent, close-knit, urban university located in Charlotte. The Universitycontinues to gain a national reputation for integrating the liberal arts with business, the sciences and technology ininnovative, socially conscious ways to empower tomorrow’s diverse entrepreneurial citizens and leaders.Founded in 1867 and chartered as Biddle Memorial Institute, the institution was renamed Johnson C. Smith Universityin 1923. Women were first admitted in 1932, and the University joined the United Negro College Fund in 1944.Today, Johnson C. Smith University offers a progressive curriculum with 23 fields of study to more than 1,600students who come from a variety of ethnic, socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds. The University’s MetropolitanCollege evening degree program for adults is helping to boost Charlotte’s economy by preparing individuals for the jobmarket in the areas of criminology, business administration and social work.The enriching environment at JCSU enables students to explore and grow – intellectually, physically, socially, culturallyand spiritually – and develop a sense of social responsibility. Students practice servant leadership, civic engagement andglobal responsibility as they learn to understand and appreciate the various cultures of the world and identify the roleand impact they can have in society, both in college and after graduation.Johnson C. Smith University is committed to hiring and retaining expert faculty members who prepare students forrewarding careers by helping them to develop the professional and social skills needed for success in the workforce.The College of Science Technology Engineering and Math ranks 18th in the nation in graduating African Americans incomputer and information sciences, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education magazine.Since its early beginnings, Johnson C. Smith University has enjoyed strong community relations and strategicpartnerships with businesses, corporations and professional groups. As an active community partner, the Universityserves as a catalyst for economic success and sustainability. Its visible impact in the community can be seen along BeattiesFord Road in Charlotte’s historic West End. For the first time in its history, the University has moved off site with theopening of the Arts Factory for students majoring in the visual and performing arts, and with the construction of MosaicVillage, a mixed-use facility for housing and retail.Together, with support from its community partners, Johnson C. Smith University continues to evolve into a cutting-edge21st century university that will build upon its long legacy of producing compassionate and forward-thinking leaders.Sd4