JCSU places second in Black Enterprise’s 2019 BE Smart Hackathon
Johnson C. Smith University made its highest finish ever during Black Enterprise’s 2019 BE Smart Hackathon September 13 - 16, 2019 in Austin, Texas.
Johnson C. Smith University adds Sustainability Minor
Dr. Mark Dugo recently joined Johnson C. Smith University faculty and he is wasting no time making an impact. The assistant professor of biology, natural science and mathematics, is also director of the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainability.
McNair Scholars present research at Florida International University
Shakoya Brown ’20 and Charles Langston ’20 traveled to Miami to present research at the Florida International University McNair Scholars conference October 17- 19, 2019.
SYDKIMYL Partners with Johnson C. Smith University, hires 5 students as Educational Facilitators
This fall, SYDKIMYL partnered with Johnson C. Smith University to hire Educational Facilitators to serve K-12 students at CMS. Educational Facilitators serve middle and high school students who need support with social skills, educational training, and transitioning in school by providing counseling and instructional services. SYDKIMYL Educational Consulting, LLC provides a balanced approach to serving students both socially and emotionally while guiding them through their academic journey.
JCSU displayed a strong presence at Mid-South Sociological Association conference
A number of students and faculty who participated in the annual Mid-South Sociological Association conference (MSSA) October 14-17, 2020, are proving how Johnson C. Smith University Holds High the Gold and Blue.
JCSU a part of IBM’s First Quantum Education and Research Initiative for HBCUs
IBM is announcing its first IBM Quantum education and research initiative for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), aimed at driving a diverse and inclusive quantum workforce.
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.
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.
Johnson C. Smith University earns three HBCUgrow LEAD Awards at annual conference, highlights Road to Hire partnership
Johnson C. Smith University received three awards at the 2020 HBCUgrow LEAD Conference on April 7, 2020. Dr. Laura Colson McLean, dean of Metropolitan College of Professional Studies, and two JCSU students participated in the virtual conference and shared their involvement with Road to Hire, a partnership with Red Ventures and winner of the Platinum Choice LEAD Innovation Award.