JCSU and Roxbury College Announce Historic Partnership at Worth Wealthcon in Boston
World leaders in entertainment, education, journalism and business took the stage at Wealthcon in Boston during Essence HBCU Classic Weekend! In a panoply of high-profile panels, community leaders - including Chief Content Officer of Essence Ventures, Michele Ghee, Valerie Mosley of BrightUp and Dr. Valerie Kinloch, 15th President of Johnson C. Smith University - tackled educational empowerment, financial literacy and community engagement. Leaders engaged in candid conversation about the transformative role of education in shaping opportunity, mobility, and leadership.
JCSU Football Heads to Harvard for Historic Matchup Against Morehouse
Johnson C. Smith University football is preparing for a history-making moment this weekend when the Golden Bulls face Morehouse College at Harvard University in the first-ever Essence Classic featuring two HBCUs on August 30, 2025.
Charlotte Business INClusion Bluprint Reception at JCSU Highlights Partnerships and Opportunity
Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) welcomed business and civic leaders to campus for the Charlotte Business INClusion (CBI) Bluprint Reception, a gathering designed to strengthen dialogue and expand opportunities for small business owners across the city.
Becoming Kings: Innovation, Brotherhood, and a Bold Business Competition
On August 1, 2025, five groups of ambitious young scholars took the stage at Johnson C. Smith University, prepared to pitch their business ideas—and their futures. The event marked the culmination of the Becoming Kings Program, a transformative six-week summer initiative designed to prepare incoming Black male students for college life through mentorship, leadership development, corporate site visits, and cultural enrichment.
JCSU Hosts Two-Day Grant Writing Boot Camp for Faculty and Staff
In an era where funding can make or break transformational work at colleges and universities, Johnson C. Smith University is equipping its faculty and staff with the tools to compete—and win—in the world of grant writing.
15-Year-Old Prodigy Makes History at JCSU
Josiah Matthews is a typical teenager, by some standards: he enjoys books and band, computers and the company of family. Josiah is no ordinary teenager. He is a prodigy and one of the youngest students to enter Johnson C. Smith University, in recent history.
Brooks joins national effort to advocate for music education on Capitol Hill
Nearly 300 music education leaders and college students from across the country gathered on Capitol Hill to advocate for federal support of music education during the National Association for Music Education’s annual Hill Day. Among them was Dr. Angelica Brooks, director of choral activities at Johnson C. Smith University.
Donovan A. Everett, Renowned Construction Leader, Joins Johnson C. Smith University Dean's Executive Advisory Board
Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) is proud to announce the appointment of Donovan A. Everett, President and Chief Executive Officer of D.A. Everett Construction Group, to its Dean's Executive Advisory Board. Everett brings over 25 years of extensive experience in successfully leading and delivering commercial construction projects, totaling over $2 billion.
Carolina Panthers Host 2025 Nike 11-On Tournament at JCSU
It was a high-energy day of football at Johnson C. Smith University as the Carolina Panthers brought their annual Nike 11-On Tournament to Eddie McGirt Field—marking the first time the event was held outside the Panthers’ official facilities.
Johnson C. Smith University Announces 2025 Commencement Speaker Sheryl Underwood
Johnson C. Smith University is proud to announce its distinguished speaker for the 2025 Commencement Ceremonies. The University’s 152nd Commencement will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Bojangles Coliseum, featuring acclaimed television personality, comedian and philanthropist Sheryl Underwood as the keynote speaker.