When Bulls Fly: Three Recent JCSU Grads Takeoff with Airline Careers
Tasia Bolling ’22 was nearing the end of senior year, and found herself connecting with the Smith Tech Innovation Center to hone her skills in hopes of finding a job after graduation.
2022 Graduate Jarin Simmons to Compete for the Miss North Carolina Crown
Miss Charlotte Jarin Simmons ’22 will be gracing the Miss North Carolina stage in February 2023 in hopes of taking home the crown for herself, aspiring young beauties, her community and her friend, the late Miss USA Cheslie Kyrst.
Biddy Lands Lockheed Martin Space Internship
Rising sophomore Emmanuel Biddy ’25 is over the moon after landing an internship with one of the nation’s leading aerospace companies.
White House Initiative Taps JCSU Student Paige Davis as HBCU Scholar
Paige Davis ’23 is no stranger to scholastic excellence. The rising JCSU senior from New Jersey has a rich background in educational achievement.
Two Tech Students Selected for Prestigious Harvard Business School Summer Program
This summer is much more than “business as usual” for two JCSU computer science majors.
Hannah Anderson ’23 and Paige Davis ’23 are spending a week of their summer at Harvard Business School participating in the university’s Summer Venture Management Program in Boston. This distinguished program accepts only 180 students each year and is aimed at increasing diversity and opportunity in business education and global commerce.
Hannah Anderson ’23 and Paige Davis ’23 are spending a week of their summer at Harvard Business School participating in the university’s Summer Venture Management Program in Boston. This distinguished program accepts only 180 students each year and is aimed at increasing diversity and opportunity in business education and global commerce.
JCSU’s HBCU Battle of the Brains Team shined so brightly at SXSW they were invited to the NFL Draft
A team of students from JCSU wowed the judges so thoroughly at this year’s HBCU Battle of the Brains last month they were selected as the NFL Favorite and were chosen to participate in this year’s NFL Draft.
CSU hosts Poet Laureate of North Carolina for an evening of conversation and poetry
Jaki Shelton Green, ninth Poet Laureate of North Carolina, visited Johnson C. Smith University answering questions from students, faculty, staff and guests, as well as sharing stories of her life and her poetry.
JCSU Wins $30,000 in The Home Depot’s Retool Your School Contest
Johnson C. Smith University won a $30,000 grant from The Home Depot as part of its Retool Your School Contest. The award was announced during a hybrid ceremony in Atlanta to celebrate the participating schools and announce the 30 winners on April 26, 2022.
JCSU mourns the loss of former board member Cary Mitchell
Johnson C. Smith University mourns the passing of Cary Mitchell ’83. He was a dedicated alumnus who worked faithfully to advance his alma mater. We are proud of his accomplishments as a renowned clothing designer, including creating the look of the NBA Charlotte Bobcat’s uniform. He made his mark as the personal designer to many famous athletes and celebrities.
JCSU opens self-serve kiosk to allow students access to technology
President Clarence D. Armbrister, Hornets President and Vice Chairman Fred Whitfield and Barings Chairman and CEO Mike Freno cut the ribbon to unveil a new self-service kiosk to allow students greater access to technology on campus.