U.S. News and World Report Ranks Johnson C. Smith University Top private HBCU in North Carolina

September 17, 2020

Charlotte, N.C. / September 17, 2020 – North Carolina is home to five private HBCUs and Johnson C. Smith University has been listed as the highest-ranked among them according to the 2021 U.S. News and World Report.

In addition, JCSU is:

Among the top six HBCUs in North Carolina
Among top five small (less than 2,000 students) HBCUs overall

From Jamaica to the QC: Chanécia Thompson Makes her mark at JCSU!

December 9, 2025

At just 18 years old, Johnson C. Smith University international student Chanécia Thompson is already charting a promising path toward a career in technology. Originally from Portland, Jamaica, Chanécia joined JCSU in January 2025 after earning a partial scholarship—an opportunity that filled her with both relief and excitement.

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Charlotte City Council Honors JCSU Golden Bulls for Historic CIAA Football Championship

December 9, 2025

The Charlotte City Council delivered a powerful tribute Monday, December 8, 2025 to the Johnson C. Smith University Golden Bulls, recognizing their 2025 CIAA Football Championship—a victory 56 years in the making. City leaders celebrated a season defined by excellence on the field, in the classroom, and across the Queen City.

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JCSU Alumnus Eric Glenn Releases New Book Series, The Graham Files

December 9, 2025

Johnson C. Smith University alumnus Eric Glenn has launched a bold new literary series, The Graham Files, beginning with Book 1: The Silent Wars, followed by the newly released Book 2, Shattered Mandate.

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U.S. News and World Report Ranks Johnson C. Smith University Top private HBCU in North Carolina

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