Alumnus, city councilman appointed chair of COVID-19 task force
Many Johnson C. Smith University alumni are working to make a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic, including Charlotte City councilman Malcolm Graham ’85, who serves District 2. Graham is the chair of Charlotte’s COVID-19 Housing Task Force, which provides relief for rent and mortgages, in addition to assisting the city’s homeless population.
Alumna, business owner perseveres during COVID-19 pandemic
With the recent global pandemic affecting the country, small businesses have had to re-strategize, re-create and develop concepts of conducting “new normal” business practices.
JCSU Alumna hosts virtual writing workshops to help high school classmates reconnect during pandemic
Despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, people across the world have found new ways to help each other. Two Johnson C. Smith University alumni are using their connection to pay it forward.
JCSU alumna adapts business during pandemic
COVID-19 has hurt many small businesses across the world. However, business owners, like JCSU alumna Sa’Keithia Hamond ’15 have proven they are resilient 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.
JCSU alumni, journalists on the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing our everyday lives; including the way we work. Medical professionals, truck drivers and grocery store employees are among some of the professionals deemed essential and continuing to work daily. Also included in that group, journalists.
JCSU community saddened by the loss of Fred "Curly" Neal '75
It is with tremendous sorrow that Johnson C. Smith University shares the loss of Fred "Curly" Neal, a 1975 alumnus who was a former member of the Harlem Globetrotters and the Golden Bulls basketball team.
JCSU alumna shifts from NASCAR to Sheriff’s Office
Dejah Gilliam ’16 was used to working in the fast lanes as a member of NASCAR’s Integrated Marketing Communications Department. The former Johnson C. Smith University communication arts major is shifting gears and joined the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
JCSU alumnus, former pro basketball player, begins career in local law enforcement
Since graduating from Johnson C. Smith University, Diondre Pratt ’16 has accomplished yet another goal. January 29, 2020 he was sworn in as an officer with the Salisbury Police Department.
Johnson C. Smith University remembers J. Charles Jones
Our hearts and prayers go out to the friends and loved ones of alumnus Joseph Charles Jones Sr. ’58, who died at the age of 82 December 27, 2019.