A Celebration of Afro-Latinos at JCSU
Food, Language, History: It was a celebration of Afro Latino history and culture on the campus of Johnson College Smith University, February 2024. The City of Charlotte, Fiestas Patrias and Johnson C. Smith University sponsored the event to commemorate Black History Month in the Latino and Black communities.
Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit Makes a Stop at Johnson C. Smith University
It is an experience you may remember forever. The Johnson C. Smith University community came out to honor military heroes as the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit rolled through campus on the afternoon of Feb. 9, 2024.
Environmental Service Systems, LLC Donates $15,000 to College of Business and Professional Studies
Edgar Ruth, founder and president of Environmental Service Systems, LLC, said that donating $15,000 to the Johnson C. Smith University College of Business and Professional Studies was a “no brainer.”
JCSU President Valerie Kinloch Announces New Director of Athletics
Dr. Denisha Hendricks is returning to Johnson C. Smith University as the new Director of Athletics (AD) and as Visiting Associate Professor of Sport Management (non-tenure-track). Her appointment is effective May 1, 2024.
New York Times Legendary Photojournalist, Chester Higgins Jr. Shines a Light on Africa
“The photographer must be sympathetic to the object of the lens,” legendary New York Times photojournalist Chester Higgins Jr. says he strives to re-educate the world about the cultural contributions of Black people, from the Americas to Africa.
JCSU Makes Moves Toward Furthering Diversity in STEM During STEM Awareness Workshop
Johnson C. Smith University’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) took strides in early February to educate students about STEM education during its first STEM Awareness Workshop. The workshop gathered speakers from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Stanley Community College, North Carolina State University and JCSU, who discussed the importance of building a diverse future for the field of STEM.
JCSU Receives $25 million gift as The Duke Endowment Celebrates a Century of Philanthropy in the Carolinas
The Duke Endowment made a big announcement last week: a $175 million gift to the four colleges and universities named in the Duke Indenture of Trust. Johnson C. Smith University is among them, celebrating a $25 million gift today. The Duke Endowment also announces $25 million grants to Davidson College and Furman University. A $100 million centennial gift to Duke was shared in November.
Gantt Encourages Youth to Continue the Work of Freedom Fighters During Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
Many Golden Bulls started their Thursday morning with soulful songs, a warm plate of food and wise words from Civil Rights icon, Harvey Gantt, during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast.
The event was moderated by Dr. Jordan Brooks, associate vice president of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and Title IX Coordinator. The event kicked off with greetings from Dr. Valerie Kinloch ’96, president of JCSU.
The event was moderated by Dr. Jordan Brooks, associate vice president of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and Title IX Coordinator. The event kicked off with greetings from Dr. Valerie Kinloch ’96, president of JCSU.
Smith Institute Encourages Students to Plan Their Career Pathway in the New Year
As a New Year begins, many make resolutions to improve themselves both professionally and personally. With spring graduation and summer break right around the corner, Christian Varnado, assistant director for the Smith Institute for Research, Career Development and Post-Graduate Readiness, says there’s no better time to begin preparing for a successful career.
New Arrivals Create Home away from Home in Golden Bull Territory
The 2024 Golden Bull Academy New Student Orientation was in full effect on Friday, January 5th inside Johnson C. Smith University’s Mary Joyce Taylor Crisp Student Union - Grimes Lounge. The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management hosted the event for nearly 30 new and transfer students, plus their families. Students received a rousing welcome and a first dose of Golden Bull Pride!