Johnson C. Smith University Makes History As First HBCU To Become NCICU Ethics Bowl Champion
North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) celebrated an important milestone this weekend as student teams from across the state gathered at the North Carolina Legislative Complex for the 15th Annual Ethics Bowl. This year’s competition, centered on the theme “Ethics in Leadership,” culminated in a historic first as Johnson C. Smith University became the first Historically Black College/University (HBCU) to reach the finals and prevail as champion.
Black Not Historically Black: A Talk by Dr. Joseph L. Jones
A conversation with Dr. Joseph L. Jones, Author of Black, Not Historically Black: Toward a Pan-Black College and University
JCSU Marks Better Together Partnership Signing During President Valerie Kinloch’s Birthday Celebration
Johnson C. Smith University marked President Valerie Kinloch’s birthday this year by reaffirming its commitment to education and community engagement with the Historic West End Corridor, highlighting service and partnership.
From Jamaica to the QC: Chanécia Thompson Makes her mark at JCSU!
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.
Charlotte City Council Honors JCSU Golden Bulls for Historic CIAA Football Championship
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.
The Golden Era Returns: JCSU Takes the Trophy in the 2025 CIAA Football Championship
The JCSU CIAA Football Championship win was cinematic: competitive play on the field against a kaleidoscopic sky. The Golden Bulls took down the Virginia Union Panthers, 45-21, in a display of athletic dominance, taking home the trophy! Head Coach Maurice Flowers led the charge.
Championship Bound: No. 1 Virginia Union and No. 2 Johnson C. Smith Set for 55th Annual CIAA Football Championship in Durham
The stage is set for an historic finish to the 2025 CIAA Football season as No. 1 seed Virginia Union University and No. 2 seed Johnson C. Smith University prepare to meet in the 55th CIAA Football Championship on Saturday, November 15 at Durham County Memorial Stadium, marking the first CIAA Football title game played in Durham since 2015.
Artist and JCSU Alumna Returns to Campus to Cultivate Community en Español
Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) celebrated the return of JCSU alumna, Sulema Castro Salinas ’16, a talented visual artist and educator who brought her visual magic to the James B. Duke Memorial Library for a special event hosted by Dr. Jasleen Kohli, Assistant Professor of Spanish in the Department of Arts and Humanities, College of Liberal Arts. The event showcased Salinas’s artwork, personal journey, and her reflections on culture, creativity, and identity.
Strengthening Global Partnerships from Johnson C. Smith University in the U.S. to Koforidua Technical University in Ghana
Africa has one of the highest rates of international research collaboration, especially with major scientific power houses like the United States. In October, Dr. Alphonso Ogbuehi, Dean of the Johnson C. Smith University College of Business invited Dr. Eugene Okyere-Kwakye, Dean of the School of Business at Koforidua Technical University in Ghana, to the Charlotte-based campus of JCSU. The conversation on campus was an extension of conversations that began in Ghana during a JCSU delegation trip led by President Kinloch July 2025. The conversation that emerged in October at JCSU continues to shed light on international collaborations that may occur in the future.