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Johnson C. Smith University Named to Best Online Colleges in North Carolina List

Johnson C. Smith University was recently named to the Intelligent.com top Online Colleges in North Carolina list for 2023.


JCSU’s program placed No. 26 on the list of 29, surpassing North Carolina universities Queens University Charlotte, William Peace University and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
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JCSU Recognizes November as Prematurity Awareness Month

The month of November is designated as Prematurity Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness around infant mortality and prematurity.
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Three JCSU Students Named University Innovation Fellows by Stanford d.school Program

Purity Gumede ’25, John Josiah ’24 and Tanaka Mbavarira ’24 were recently named University Innovation Fellows by Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school) program.
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The Honorable Marcia Fudge Visits JCSU, Encourages Students to Vote on Election Day

“The Honorable Marcia Fudge, who serves as the first Black female US Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, visited campus (in her personal capacity) along with Congresswoman Alma Adams to encourage students to vote in the 2022 election.

Jenkins Attends Stanford University Research Program, Studies Immunology in World-Class Facilities

Gabrielle Isaac Allison
Kayla Jenkins ’22, a Biology major with a minor in Sustainability, quickly became interested in research after her first full year at Johnson C. Smith University.

Her interest landed her in a summer research program at Stanford University, where she began studying transplant immunology with hopes of one day studying an immunodeficient disease she struggles with herself – type 1 diabetes. 

JCSU’s Sustainability Plans will Prosper with Aquaponics Greenhouses from Blue Cross NC

Johnson C. Smith University celebrated the dedication of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) aquaponics greenhouses at its Sustainability Village during a ceremony on Friday.

Prospective Golden Bulls Visit Campus for Open House

Nearly 375 prospective future Golden Bulls and their families made their way to Brayboy Gymnasium Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, for Open House.

After receiving a true Johnson C. Smith University welcome, students were invited to visit informational booths, participate in challenges and watch performances by the IIOS Drumline, Luv-A-Bulls cheer team, Blue Satin, the Untouchabulls and the University concert choir.
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Richmond Eyes Opportunities to Better Career Outcomes

Gabrielle Isaac Allison
X’Orion Richmond ’22 knew the last thing he wanted to happen after graduating was to go out into the world jobless.

So, the Charlotte native took the bull by the horns to steer himself down the best career path possible with the help of the JCSU Center for Career and Postgraduate Readiness and the Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP).
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President Armbrister Receives Artwork for DEI Efforts

During a celebration Thursday night, President Clarence D. Armbrister was one of four community members gifted artwork from artist Brian Washington’s collection, “The Continual Struggle – Edition II.”


Washington’s collection is an “ongoing body of artwork depicting the Civil Rights Movement and America’s historical struggle against segregation and other forms of race-based disenfranchisement.”

Noteworthy Moment Singing for Alicia Keys Sparks Change for Owens

Gabrielle Isaac Allison

Taequan Owens ’20 found himself immersed in music at a young age.


By the time he was 8 years old, he was being paid to perform, playing the drums and singing in churches throughout the area. He continued to be involved in music throughout high school and college, and left JCSU with several collegiate choir accomplishments.

But the young JCSU alumnus didn’t realize that his lifelong passion would lead him to opportunities to meet and sing with Grammy award-winning artists Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz.

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