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It’s Move-in Time for JCSU Freshman Students
Hello Alumni,
Thursday, August 13 marks the day when new freshman students will move into their JCSU housing for college students in residence halls (Liston and Sanders Halls). We are excited to welcome our newest members of the Golden Bull Family.
Should HBCUs Admit Prisoners?The Obama Administration last week…
Should HBCUs Admit Prisoners? The Obama Administration last week debuted plans to make college accessible for prison inmates – a Back to the Future-esque reinstatement of the tuition funding program…
Read MoreIncreased Alumni Giving at Public Historically Black Colleges and Universities: The Case of Morgan State University
In 2010, when David Wilson became president of Morgan State University, the public, historically Black, institution in Maryland had an alumni giving rate similar to most public HBCUs, and in fact, similar to most public, regional institutions — 6 percent (Gasman & Bowman, 2010).
The Private HBCU – Where Administrative Privilege Can Equal…
The Private HBCU – Where Administrative Privilege Can Equal Progress By: Jarrett Carter Sr. – @jlcarter_sr HBCU protest season kicked off at Shaw University yesterday, as students rallied outside of…
Read MoreJCSU’s Tory Woodbury Awarded NFL’s Nunn-Wooten Scouting Fellowship
Charlotte, N.C. (Aug. 5, 2015) – Johnson C. Smith University offensive coordinator Tory Woodbury was awarded the NFL’s Nunn-Wooten Scouting Fellowship and is taking part in the St. Louis Rams training camp by serving in the Professional Scout division during the Rams training camp at Rams Park in Earth City, Missouri.
10 Practical Tips for Recent College Graduates
You recently managed to graduate from college? Congratulations on the success! You went through one of the most exciting periods of your life, and now it’s time for even greater challenges. Are you prepared for the real world? You’ll need to break your way into the workforce sooner or later. Instead of leaving things to chance, you should determine your goals and make your best efforts to achieve them.
The Little Things that Make Big a Difference at HBCUs
I walked into my HBCU’s dining hall yesterday (for the first time in 4 days) starving, but without a real appetite. I was just so sick and tired of dealing with the same crap, that I had already convinced myself that I would not like whatever was on the menu that day; but I went inside anyway. I held a short conversation with sweet Ms. Lillie and Ms. Dixon (aliases), but I had to eventually start walking away so that the conversation would end. As they knew, I was sick and tired and had no intentions on having a family reunion at that moment.
JCSU’s Mark Sherrill to Attend USMC Recruiting Command Coaches Workshop
Charlotte, N.C. (July 31, 2015) – Johnson C. Smith assistant men’s basketball coach Mark Sherrill has been invited to attend the United States Marine Corps Recruiting Command Coaches Workshop on August 5-8 in Quantico, Va.
Throughout the week, participants will interact with officer instructors and key leaders and also see firsthand, the process of training and commissioning Marine Officers.
Kendra Clarke Wins 400m at Pan American Junior Championships
Charlotte, N.C. (Aug. 3, 2015) – Johnson C. Smith track and field athlete Kendra Clarke won the 400m title at the Pan Am Junior Championships at Foote Field in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Clarke, running in her hometown, took the crown by withstanding strong challenges from Sada Williams (Barbados) and Kendall Ellis (USA) in the finals. Williams and Ellis are ranked No. 8 and No. 7 respectively worldwide in the junior division. Clarke’s time of 52.55 is a new personal best.
Former JCSU Receiver Avius Capers Signed by the Carolina Panthers
Charlotte, N.C. (July 31, 2015) –Former Johnson C. Smith University wide receiver Avius Capers has been signed by the Carolina Panthers, the team has announced.
Capers, a Charlotte native and Independence High School product, joins his hometown team as they begin mini camp on the campus of Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. on Friday, July 31. This past spring, Capers was invited to the Panthers rookie mini camp but was unsigned after the tryout sessions.