Recent graduate shares his experience as an intern for Congresswoman Alma Adams
Before the start of the fall semester, Cameron Mitchell ’19 learned he was selected to intern for Congresswoman Alma Adams. Mitchell, a Charlotte native, served as Congressional Press Intern to Adams, who serves North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District in which Johnson C. Smith is located.
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.
Three Charlotte Universities unite to support racial healing and transformation
Three Charlotte universities are banding together to support racial healing and transformation. As the Charlotte Racial Justice Consortium, UNC Charlotte, Johnson C. Smith University, and Queens University of Charlotte will collaborate to listen to Charlotte’s many racial truths, encourage a community that understands its history of race and racism, and develop student, university, and community leaders who work across our region towards truth, racial healing, and equity.
JCSU golfers tee off with a Carolina Panther
It’s not every day you get to golf with a professional athlete, but for two members of Johnson C. Smith University’s golf team, that dream became a reality. Victor A. Beatty ’20 and Myles Moore ’21 had the opportunity to hit the course off with Carolina Panthers safety Tre Boston last month.
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.
Alumnus saves attempted kidnapping victim
Cody Byrd’s ’17 quick thinking helped to save the life of an 8-year-old girl. Byrd, who was recently featured by WXII 12 News, the NBC affiliate in Greensboro, said he was shocked to learn his efforts helped officers.
JCSU students participate in Food Lion Scholars Day
Ten business administration students along with Professor Jacqueline Robinson and Dr. Tiffanie Turner-Henderson participated in the annual Food Lion Scholars Day November 13, 2019.
Lima-Neves challenges students to design course syllabus for Black women and hip-hop
Dr. Terza Lima-Neves, associate professor of Political Science Johnson C. Smith University, took a different approach to teaching her hip-hop class, POL 491: Seminar on Black Women and Hip-Hop music. The course, intended to be a collaborative effort between students and the professor, is the first of its kind at JCSU.
Two students represent JCSU at Human Rights Campaign HBCU Leadership Summit
Johnson C. Smith University was well represented during the 14th annual Human Rights Campaign (HRC) HBCU Leadership Summit. This year, 49 students from 33 HBCU’s convened in Washington, D.C. November 7 – 12, 2019, including JCSU’s Emanuel Hester ’22 and Jasmine White ’20.