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The Zen Den: The College of Liberal Arts Creates Sanctuary for Mind/Body/Soul 

Dr. Cheryl Butler-Brayboy
The excitement of college can sometimes turn to stress if we are not careful. Dean Anita Bledsoe-Gardner of the JCSU College of Liberal Arts, had an idea that would offer respite for the tired mind and stressed soul. It’s called the Zen Den, and it’s located inside the Edward E. Crutchfield Center for Integrated Studies on the JCSU campus. 
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JCSU Students Join Potlucks for Pluralism Program for Visit to Local Gurdwara

Dr. Kendal Mobley
On Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, several JCSU students, faculty and staff shared an evening of food, fellowship and learning at the Gurdwara Sahib Charlotte, one of two Sikh temples in the city. They attended the latest dinner/dialogue organized by Potlucks for Pluralism, a partnership between JCSU and MeckMIN, Mecklenburg County’s interfaith network. The events bring students from JCSU, Johnson & Wales University, Davidson College, Queens University of Charlotte and UNC Charlotte together with different religious communities.
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Perkins Becomes First JCSU ROTC Cadet in 10 Years to Sign a Contract for Military Service

Gabrielle Isaac Allison
Randell "Randy" Perkins always knew he wanted to join the military to pay for college. Right out of high school, the Las Vegas native left the City of Lights to attend basic training. Due to his time in basic training and ongoing service as a cadet in the National Guard, Perkins has become the first JCSU cadet to sign his contract to serve in the military after graduation. When he walks across the stage to receive his diploma, Perkins will be commissioned into the U.S. military as an officer.
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A Record Number of Freshmen Bull Rushed Campus on Move-in Day

Gabrielle Isaac Allison
JCSU’s campus was abuzz Friday as freshmen students and their families unpacked their cars, moved into their residence halls, and set off on their journeys as Golden Bulls. This new generation of Smithites is the largest incoming class since before the COVID-19 pandemic. This increase in enrollment has brought a number of unique and expressive new students to campus.
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Carter Named to 2024 Cohort of White House HBCU Scholars

Gabrielle Isaac Allison
This year, 110 outstanding students from 77 HBCUs across the nation have been selected and named to the 2024 White House Scholars cohort for their exceptional academic achievements, leadership potential and dedication to their communities.  Johnson C. Smith University’s own Sean Carter, a senior Accounting major from Bronx, N.Y., is one of them!
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Migioni Experiences Pharmacy and Health Industry During Unique Internship

Gabrielle Isaac Allison
CHARLOTTE, N.C./JULY 18, 2024 – Zoe Migioni knew she wanted to leave her hometown in Zimbabwe to pursue her education in a different country.

“I love to change environments,” she said. “Initially, I wanted to go to Canada. But when a friend of mine came to the U.S., they kept telling me how great it was. America is one of the hardest countries to get into, and the education here is the highest you can aim.”

Now, the second-year Biology major says her decision to come to the U.S., but especially to Johnson C. Smith University, has changed her life and given her the opportunities she used to dream of.

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JCSU Dancers Hit the Stage in the Big Apple

Dr. Cheryl Brayboy
Every dancer dreams of leaping across the big stage in New York City.  Imagine executing a Pas de deux in the Big Apple, whereby each dancer in the pair displays individual choreography before the two take flight in unison on stage.  During the summer of 2024, that dream of a big stage performance in the City that Never Sleeps became a dream-come-true for seven dancers and their professor from Johnson C. Smith University.
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Building Bonds at the Golden Bull Academy

Cheryl Butler-Brayboy, Ph.D.
To the bold, gifted, and debonair, are you ready to become a Golden Bull? It is time to join the herd! More than 135 new students and their families arrived onto the Johnson C. Smith University campus for the July 2024 Golden Bull Academy!  The number of incoming students may be on the increase.
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JCSU Admissions Counselor Ryan Thurman Wins HBCU Recruiter of the Year

Gabrielle Isaac Allison
Ryan Thurman began his higher-education career at Johnson C. Smith University less than two years ago. Since then, he’s made an unforgettable impression on any student he meets. This Summer, the admissions counselor was named the Recruiter of the Year by the National College Resources Foundation (NCRF) and the Black College Expo.
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Vice President Kamala Harris Talks Economics at Johnson C. Smith University

Dr. Cheryl Butler-Brayboy
Vice President Kamala Harris took to the stage at Johnson C. Smith University Wednesday, June 12, as the fourth stop on her nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour. During her fifth visit to the state this year, the Vice President addressed everything from medical debt to ambition. "Dream with ambition. Never apologize for it," she said.
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