For the Love of Pi: JCSU Professor Celebrates Anniversary on Pi Day
Pi Day is celebrated widely each year on March 14 recognize the mathematical constant that pops up frequently in mathematics and physics. But for one Johnson C. Smith University professor, the day holds a secondary special meaning. It's his anniversary.
Dr. John Bannister Named Stanford d.school Faculty Innovation Fellow Candidate
Faculty from 15 institutions of higher learning were selected as candidates for the Faculty Innovation Fellowship at Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school), one of whom is Johnson C. Smith University’s own Dr. John Bannister.
Commitment to Research Leads to Winter Break in Hawaii
While some faculty and students spent their winter break home with family celebrating the holidays, Criminology major Alexis Lawson ’23 flew to Hawaii with Dr. Anita Bledsoe-Gardner, professor of Criminology, to present collaborative research at the International Academic Forum (IAFOR[BSD1]) Conference.
“This was more than an academic trip,” said Lawson, who visited Hawaii last year for a similar presentation. “I wanted experience giving another presentation because I could add it to my resume. Plus, it was Hawaii, so why not go again?”
“This was more than an academic trip,” said Lawson, who visited Hawaii last year for a similar presentation. “I wanted experience giving another presentation because I could add it to my resume. Plus, it was Hawaii, so why not go again?”
JCSU Reignites MLK Peace Breakfast with Notable Speakers
JCSU hosted the MLK Peace Breakfast on Tuesday in Grimes Lounge after a hiatus due to the pandemic.
Reinstituted by Kenyatta V. Sanders-Foreman, instructional technology librarian, and the Division of Student Affairs, the Peace Breakfast paid homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The program presented words of wisdom from speakers who informed attendees how they can continue to live the dream King longed to become a reality.
Reinstituted by Kenyatta V. Sanders-Foreman, instructional technology librarian, and the Division of Student Affairs, the Peace Breakfast paid homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The program presented words of wisdom from speakers who informed attendees how they can continue to live the dream King longed to become a reality.
JCSU President Clarence Armbrister Announces Retirement in June
Johnson C. Smith University President Clarence D. Armbrister today announced his planned retirement at the end of the semester in June, drawing praise for his leadership from the university’s Board of Trustees, which soon will begin a comprehensive search for his successor.
JCSU announces appointments of four new academic deans following national searches
After extensive national searches, Johnson C. Smith University is pleased to announce appointments of four new academic deans.
Johnson C. Smith University Named to Best Online Colleges in North Carolina List
Johnson C. Smith University was recently named to the Intelligent.com top Online Colleges in North Carolina list for 2023.
JCSU’s program placed No. 26 on the list of 29, surpassing North Carolina universities Queens University Charlotte, William Peace University and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
JCSU’s program placed No. 26 on the list of 29, surpassing North Carolina universities Queens University Charlotte, William Peace University and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
JCSU Kicks Off Spirituality Week Monday
Dr. Kendal Mobley, Spiritual Life coordinator and associate professor of Religion, has been working with Student Affairs to plan a week-long celebration of spirituality from Sept. 26 to 30.
“Spirituality week is the first step to renewing the vitality of Spiritual Life on this campus,” said Mobley. “Offering opportunities in a safe, friendly and nurturing setting for our students to express their feelings, explore new ideas and have their spiritual needs met is important for a university like ours.”
“Spirituality week is the first step to renewing the vitality of Spiritual Life on this campus,” said Mobley. “Offering opportunities in a safe, friendly and nurturing setting for our students to express their feelings, explore new ideas and have their spiritual needs met is important for a university like ours.”
JCSU Professors Participate in Exclusive Research Residency
Three Johnson C. Smith University professors joined dozens of other teaching professionals at the National Humanities Center this past summer to advance research and teaching in their respective fields.
Dr. Debra Terrell, associate professor of Psychology; Dr. Felesia Stukes, assistant professor of Computer Science; and Dr. Tyler Bunzey, visiting assistant professor of Cultural Studies all participated.
Dr. Debra Terrell, associate professor of Psychology; Dr. Felesia Stukes, assistant professor of Computer Science; and Dr. Tyler Bunzey, visiting assistant professor of Cultural Studies all participated.