JCSU students participate in Food Lion Scholars Day
Ten business administration students along with Professor Jacqueline Robinson and Dr. Tiffanie Turner-Henderson participated in the annual Food Lion Scholars Day November 13, 2019.
Vespers Christmas Service
President Clarence D. Armbrister, First Lady Denise Armbrister, faculty, staff, students and the community gathered in Jane M. Smith Memorial Church for the annual Christmas Vespers service November 24, 2019.
Two students represent JCSU at Human Rights Campaign HBCU Leadership Summit
Johnson C. Smith University was well represented during the 14th annual Human Rights Campaign (HRC) HBCU Leadership Summit. This year, 49 students from 33 HBCU’s convened in Washington, D.C. November 7 – 12, 2019, including JCSU’s Emanuel Hester ’22 and Jasmine White ’20.
McNair Scholars present research at Florida International University
Shakoya Brown ’20 and Charles Langston ’20 traveled to Miami to present research at the Florida International University McNair Scholars conference October 17- 19, 2019. Students in the McNair Scholars Program are required to present research at national conferences, which helps to prepare them for post-graduation.
The Duke Endowment funds faculty development cohort at Johnson C. Smith University, Davidson College
Johnson C. Smith University faculty members are participating in a new type of professional development cohort developed by Dr. Brian M. Jones, dean of College of Arts and Letters, and the Duke Endowment.
Professor Jemayne King featured in ESPN documentary
Professor Jemayne King, who teaches Sole Food: Digestible Sneaker Culture at Johnson C. Smith University, knows all too well the value sneakers have on trends. King’s class is the only one of its kind taught on a collegiate campus in the world. His niche has gained him global media coverage, most recently with ESPN’s docuseries, SneakerCenter.
Dr. Antonia Mead raises awareness of stem cell donation, helps save a life
November is recognized as National Marrow Awareness Month, which honors the people who donate stem cells and bone marrow to help give others a second chance at life. This year Dr. Antonia Mead, professor of Health Education, donated her stem cells to a blood cancer patient.
JCSU students selected to attend Forbes under 30 Summit for the first time
Johnson C. Smith University has not one, but two Forbes under 30 Scholars. Ramoya Grandison ’19, and Anthony Edwards ’21, attended the Forbes under 30 annual summit in Detroit October 27 – 30, 2019, where the best young leaders, founders and creators come together to connect, learn, teach and build.
Johnson C. Smith Veteran’s Hub continues to boost academic support for those who served
North Carolina has one of the country’s largest military veteran populations. Those who choose to attend post-graduate institutions are not your typical students; they’re usually older, may have more responsibilities and often require more flexibility to obtain a degree.
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.