Johnson C. Smith University Will Receive $1.03 Million for Workforce Skills Enhancement Initiative, a Federal investment Championed by Congresswoman Alma Adams
Johnson C. Smith University President Valerie Kinloch, Ph.D., is proud to announce a major gift to the University championed by Congresswoman Alma Adams. The University will receive $1.03 million in federal community project funding for its Workforce Skills Enhancement through Equipment Initiative.
ABWA Women in Action Chapter Holds Successful Kick-Off Meeting at Johnson C. Smith University
The newly formed Women in Action Chapter of the American Business Women Association (ABWA) held its official Kick-Off Meeting on August 22, 2026, on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) in Charlotte, North Carolina. Approximately 50 professional women and JCSU students attended the event, which introduced participants to the mission, goals, and objectives of ABWA and the newly established Charlotte chapter.
Move the Herd 2026: Opening Doors of Opportunity the Smith Way
The exuberance was palpable as first-year Johnson C. Smith University students stepped onto campus and into the residence halls. They arrived, carrying luggage and laptops, pillows and plush rugs, electronic devices and down comforters, flanked by family. The bright-eyed students were not alone.
JCSU Opens Academic Year Focused on Excellence, Transformation and Action
Johnson C. Smith University began another school year with a full house in Truist Auditorium in the New Science Center, welcoming both new and old faces back to campus as we begin a new academic year.
Becoming Kings Cohort 5 Celebrates Brotherhood, Revs Up for Cycle of Success
Twenty young men arrived at Johnson C. Smith University late June 2026 as incoming freshmen. Seven weeks later, they emerged from the Becoming Kings summer experience with college credit, a marketable skill set, and bonds of brotherhood to last a lifetime.
Johnson C. Smith University Marks a Historic Milestone with the Demolition of Liston Hall
Today, Johnson C. Smith University begins a new chapter in its storied history as the demolition of Liston Hall officially gets underway. For generations, Liston Hall served as a residence for Golden Bulls and holds a special place in the memories of thousands of alumni, students, faculty, and staff.
End of an Era: JCSU Begins Demolition of Historic Liston Hall
Johnson C. Smith University begins a new chapter in its storied history as the demolition of Liston Hall officially gets underway. For generations, Liston Hall served as a residence for Golden Bulls and holds a special place in the memories of thousands of alumni, students, faculty, and staff.
IMPACT Camp Opens Doors to Opportunity, Leadership and Hope at Johnson C. Smith University
For one week each summer, the campus of Johnson C. Smith University transforms into more than a college campus. It becomes a place where hundreds of young men discover new possibilities for their futures through athletics, mentorship, career exploration and life-changing conversations.
One Summer, Three Opportunities: Rising Senior Zoe Migioni Turns "Not Planned" Into Nonstop
Ask Zoe Migioni to describe herself in three words and she'll pause, think, and land on: empathetic, curious, interesting.
Spend twenty minutes with the rising senior and you'll find all three on full display — usually punctuated by a laugh, and occasionally by a question fired right back at you. ("Do you want me to tell the truth, or do you want me to say the good thing?")
Spend twenty minutes with the rising senior and you'll find all three on full display — usually punctuated by a laugh, and occasionally by a question fired right back at you. ("Do you want me to tell the truth, or do you want me to say the good thing?")
From Research to Regional Impact: Dr. Bryan Patterson Presents Sloan Foundation Research at National Cityscapes Summit, Advancing HBCUs' Role in Clean Energy and Inclusive Innovation
Johnson C. Smith University continues to strengthen its national reputation for research, leadership, and community engagement through the work of Dr. Bryan Q. Patterson, Assistant Professor of Management and Academic Advisor in the Department of Business Administration. Over the past two years, Dr. Patterson has led nationally recognized research examining how Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) can expand their role in clean energy innovation, workforce development, and equitable economic growth.