Alumnus partners with the Center for Career and Professional Development
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced life to change for so many of us. Despite the additional stresses the pandemic has had on our lives, many people have been able to unite for good causes, including our alumni who have donated to the Johnson C. Smith University in many ways. Most recently, by offering words of advice to current students.
JCSU mother and daughter share passion for social work and graduation
On Friday, June 5, 2020 Lelia Jackson ‘20 and her daughter Kneadee Lester-Jackson ‘20 both received their diplomas from President Clarence D. Armbrister during Johnson C. Smith University’s diploma pick-up.
Former JCSU student-athlete on track to become a doctor
“I couldn't have made a better decision,” said Andrew Alexander ’15 while reflecting on his journey at Johnson C. Smith University. “I was very happy with the idea of being able to go to college, an HBCU at that, in the city of Charlotte that's close to my family so they can watch me play.”
Alumna remembers mother five years after Emanuel Nine shooting
Gracyn Doctor ‘16 was enjoying the summer before beginning her senior year at JCSU when bullets from the white supremacist’s gun changed her life forever. Doctor’s mother, Rev. DePayne Middleton-Doctor, was one of the nine parishioners killed in the massacre at Emanuel AME Church.
Longtime JCSU professor shares first experience teaching online
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for higher education, especially for faculty members and students, who have been forced to teach and learn online.
Dr. Vijaya L. Gompa Appointed as Dean of the College of STEM
Johnson C. Smith University announces the appointment of Dr. Vijaya L. Gompa as dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. She currently serves as professor of Mathematics and she served as head of the Department of Mathematical, Computing and Information Sciences at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Ala. Gompa was selected after an extensive national search and will begin her tenure at JCSU on June 1, 2020.
JCSU senior shares life on campus during pandemic
In March, the COVID-19 pandemic forced JCSU to move to remote learning for the remainder of the semester and restrict campus access to essential employees. Students living on campus were required to vacate. While the majority returned home to their families, not all students have that option. Tawanda Nyahasha ’20 is one of a handful of students, who with JCSU permission and supervision, remain on campus.
Single Stop continues to serve JCSU students, local families despite COVID-19 pandemic
Johnson C. Smith University is making every effort possible to help students during the COVID-19 pandemic. April 21, 2020 the campus food pantry, Single Stop, resumed its operations in an effort to assist students during this crisis.
Partners, alumni, and supporters help aid JCSU students during COVID-19 pandemic
The challenges brought on by COVID-19 has affected the Johnson C. Smith University community, just as it has other institutions and communities across the world.
SAAC leaders participate in annual CIAA Student Athlete Empowerment Symposium
The CIAA tournament is a time for student athletes to shine on and off the court; and this year’s, Student Athlete Empowerment Symposium offered some Johnson C. Smith University student-athlete leaders the opportunity to fellowship and discuss the importance of mental health and the 2020 Census.