Golden Bullettes learn routine from Charlotte Hornet Honey Bees
Johnson C. Smith University’s Golden Bullettes had the opportunity to practice with the Honey Bees, the official dance team for the Charlotte Hornets.
JCSU Mourns the Loss of Floyd D. Young, President of FDY, Inc.
It is with a heavy heart that Johnson C. Smith University acknowledges the passing of Floyd D. Young, founder and president of FDY, Inc. Young’s food service company provided service to students, faculty, staff and guests at JCSU for 30 years.
Melvin Crispell III brings the gospel to JCSU
Melvin Crispell III, the Season 9 winner of BET’s Sunday Best, brought his powerhouse vocals to Biddle Hall Monday, October 21, 2019 for Johnson C. Smith’s homecoming gospel explosion.
McNair students present research in New Mexico
Three McNair students took the stage at the University of New Mexico’s (UNM) McNair Research Conference in Albuquerque. Dr. Jonathan Smalls, Director of McNair Scholarship Program, selected Aria Springfield, Emoni Lewis, and Kneadee Jackson to represent Johnson C. Smith University.
JCSU sheds light on mental health during volleyball game
During the Oct. 10 volleyball game against Livingstone, multiple departments, including Athletics, Counseling Services, Campus Police, University Communications and Marketing and community health organizations came together to shed light on mental wellness for World Mental Health Day.
Professor teaches University history through community engagement
Residents of McCrorey Heights, one Johnson C. Smith University’s surrounding neighborhoods created by former President Dr. Henry McCrorey, 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.
Alumna makes history with Charlotte Fire Department
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.
Author and advocate shares powerful message with JCSU
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.
Student launches organization, brings awareness to mental health
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.
JCSU student lands job months before graduation
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.