Maurice Flowers Appointed Head Football Coach at JCSU
Johnson C. Smith University announced today the appointment of Maurice Flowers as head coach of the Golden Bulls football team. Flowers, a 1996 graduate of JCSU, was selected after a national search. He most recently served as head football coach at Fort Valley State University.
JCSU Alumni raise more than one million dollars two consecutive years
Johnson C. Smith University alumni have an undying love for the University. They continue to give back through time, treasure and talent. For the second consecutive year, alumni contributed more than one million dollars for university programs and student scholars. These contributions equaled one quarter of the Division of Institutional Advancement gifts for fiscal year 2021.
JPMorgan Chase celebrates new branch opening with $750,000 grant to JCSU
Chase celebrated the grand opening of its thirteenth branch in Charlotte with a $750,000 gift to Johnson C. Smith University to help expand career pathways programs.
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.