JCSU to Receive $80 million from Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative
Civic, community and city leaders gathered in a packed Jane M. Smith Memorial Church on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University for the kick-off of a $250 million community-wide partnership to advance racial equity in Charlotte. Johnson C. Smith University will receive $80 million from the initiative to help the University transform into a top-tier, career-focused HBCU.
Keiona Marshall receives Luther and Mary Ida Vandross Scholarship
Keiona Marshall ’22 was awarded a $5,000 scholarship by the Philadelphia Foundation, the organization which oversees the Luther and Mary Ida Vandross Scholarship. It is the highest amount awarded for the scholarship.
JCSU students teach children the ABCs of business
Students in the Public Speaking and Communications class mentored and taught young entrepreneurs through a virtual service learning project in partnership with the Small Impressions Child Development Center in Taylors, S.C. During summer 2021, the children created their own businesses such as making personalized tumbler cups, setting up thrift stores, selling tie-dye t-shirts and even a car wash.
Ambassador Katherine Tai visits Johnson C. Smith University for a roundtable discussion with students
Ambassador Katherine Tai, the 19th U.S. Trade Representative, provided students with a unique learning opportunity when she answered their questions and educated them on U.S. trade policies during her campus visit.
JCSU named Top 30 HBCU and a top performer on social mobility
Johnson C. Smith University's 2022 U.S. News and World Report rankings show proof of the positive momentum happening on campus. In the Historically Black Colleges and Universities category, JCSU climbed six spots to #30 (tie). It was good enough for JCSU to remain the highest ranked private HBCU in North Carolina. For the top performers in social mobility at national liberal arts institutions, JCSU catapulted from #178 to #13.
Opening Convocation provides opportunity to reunite JCSU family back on campus
Johnson C. Smith University freshmen returned to tradition on Sept. 9, 2021, as they were welcomed to our campus learning community in-person as part of the Opening Convocation.
JCSU Mourns the Death of Dr. Robert L. Albright, 11th President
The Johnson C. Smith University family is saddened by the death of Dr. Robert L. Albright, who served as 11th President from 1983-1994. Albright passed on Sept. 18, 2021.
JCSU hosts inaugural NC10 Conference on campus
On Aug. 31, 2021, educational organizations and leadership from all 10 accredited HBCUs in North Carolina convened on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University for the first NC10 Conference. The Center for Racial Equity in Education (CREED) led an initiative where they traveled to all 10 of North Carolina's HBCUs to have conversations with each intuitions' leadership to learn more about the themes and challenges each face.
Johnson C. Smith University and Gaston College sign agreement for direct-entry admission between the institutions
Johnson C. Smith University and Gaston College officially joined forces today to help their students achieve their goal of a Bachelor’s degree. In a signing ceremony held this morning at the Johnson C. Smith University campus in Charlotte, both college presidents, Clarence Armbrister of JCSU and Dr. John Hauser of Gaston College, signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding outlining a new relationship which will enable qualified Gaston College graduates to have direct-entry admission to Johnson C. Smith University to pursue their degree.
JCSU student wins HBCU Esports Space Jam tournament
One JCSU student had an "out of this world" experience this summer and was named an Esports tournament champion.