JCSU lands major grants for student research
Johnson C. Smith University was recently awarded several new grant awards, which will be used to increase the rigor of student research projects. The National Science Foundation awarded JCSU $114,279 for support of a project entitled “NSF REU Site: Examining the Intersection of Food, Housing, and Healthcare.”
Medical intern sees breakthrough in the lab
Taneva Bush ’19 is steadily progressing on her goals to become a doctor. She took an intensive 10-week internship in Summer 2018, as part of the Undergraduate Research Fellowship program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Ohio. It was the second time around for Bush, who’d done an initial fellowship last year in the Department of Anesthesia at the hospital’s Research Clinic. She was of such benefit, the hospital invited her to return.
NSF grant to develop data science minor at JCSU
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Johnson C. Smith University $149,466 to fund the development of a minor in data science. The award begins Aug. 1, 2018 and is under the direction of Dr. Felesia Stukes, assistant professor of computer science.
Tami Simmons named a 2018 Susan G. Komen ‘More than Pink Woman’
Susan G. Komen Charlotte named Tami Simmons, vice president of Institutional Advancement for Johnson C. Smith University, among the inaugural class of “More than Pink Women,” an exclusive group of eight women who are leaders in the fields of medicine, business, media, science and education. The eight women were selected to represent the 1 in 8 women who will be diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. in her lifetime.
Golden Bull makes mark on Capitol Hill
Jameia Booker ’19, a criminology major with a pre-law minor, was chosen to participate in the HBCU Bi-Partisan Congressional Internship program June 4-July 27, 2018.
Rosa Parks Farmers Market returns bigger and better for third year
The Rosa Parks Farmers Market kicked off its third market season June 2018, returning with more food options, a bigger location and better hours! Every Tuesday from June through September, community members can visit the market at its new home at 1600 W. Trade St. in Charlotte, North Carolina.
JCSU library wins $100k grant to fund makerspace
On June 11, 2018, the James B. Duke Memorial Library at Johnson C. Smith University was awarded a $100,000 grant to be used for a project called “Making Space for Tech @ An HBCU.” The grant will fund the development of an academic Makerspace that will give all users the opportunity to gain proficiency in design and manufacturing technologies, which are becoming more prevalent in the workforce.
Two Golden Bulls chosen for NC Governor’s HBCU internship program
JCSU’s Brianna Glymph ’19 and Braxton Gambrell ’20 were among the 50 students from across North Carolina chosen to participate in the N.C. Governor’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities Internship Program.
Google Computer Science Summer Institute Extension at Johnson C. Smith University
Johnson C. Smith University has partnered with Google to pilot Google's Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) Extension program.
JCSU Choir members pinch themselves in “I Dream”
Members of the JCSU Concert Choir performed in Opera Carolina’s production of the rhythm and blues opera “I DREAM” by Douglas Tappin in Charlotte’s Knight Theater May 18-25, 2018.