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

President Kinloch Kicks off Congressman Clyburn’s Fireside Chat, Featuring Harvey Gantt

May 26, 2026

Three influential South Carolina-born leaders came together in Charlotte for an unforgettable evening centered on political history, democracy, and the enduring lessons of Reconstruction. Congressman Jim Clyburn’s Fireside Chat and Book Signing, organized by the D. Wilson Agency and hosted at First Baptist Church-West, featured discussion of Clyburn’s new book, The First Eight. The evening brought together Congressman Clyburn, Charlotte icon and former Mayor Harvey Gantt, and Johnson C. Smith University President Valerie Kinloch, Ph.D., for a conversation that explored the past while challenging attendees to think critically about the future.

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Governor Wes Moore Challenges the Class of 2026: Who Will You Fight For?

May 19, 2026

Maryland Governor Wes Moore delivered a powerful commencement address to the Johnson C. Smith University Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He urged graduates to embrace leadership during this defining moment in American history. It was a message of congratulations, commendation and a call to action.

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore Receives Honorary Doctorate from Johnson C. Smith University During 153rd Commencement

May 17, 2026

Johnson C. Smith University bestowed an honorary doctorate upon Maryland Governor Wes Moore during the university’s 153rd Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 17 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte. It was a celebration of Governor Moore’s record of service and steadfast commitment to issues of equity, education and opportunity for all.

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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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