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HL 026: HBCU Sports and Strategies for HBCU Fundraising
It’s fall and that means HBCU football. Kenn Rashad returns to talk about teams to look out for on Episode 26. We also take a look at alternative methods of raising money for HBCUs. This episode is brought to you by Greek Gear. Shop for Divine Nine Greek Apparel including Gifts, Clothes, Paddles and Jackets. Use coupon code BTS15 at checkout, and get 15% OFF your purchase.
Austin Jacques Named CIAA Linebacker of the Week For the Second Consecutive Week
Jacques had 17 total tackles on the afternoon in poor playing conditions, including 11 solo stops. He also registered 2.0 tackles for loss for 13 yards. He also had one pass breakup that was nearly an interception. Jacques is currently the top JCSU tackler with 52 stops on the season, 8.5 for loss.
Read More CIAA Football Players and Coach of the Week #5
Jacques, for the second consecutive week, led JCSU in tackles with 17, including 11 solo stops. He recorded two tackles for loss for 13 yards and had a pass breakup, that was nearly an interception.
Read More HBCU Give 105: Tracy McGrady Wants to Raise $1M per HBCU
The goal of the program is to raise $105 million or $1 million per institution. The announcement was made during the first Tour stop of the Aspire Hoops-N-Hip Hop® Tour at Alabama State University in Montgomery, AL. Donations can be made at www.hbcugive105.org.
Read More Bowie State Defense Makes Difference in 34-21 Road Win at Johnson C. Smith
The Bowie State University defense made two huge plays to help the Bulldogs capture a 34-21 road win at Johnson C. Smith University on Saturday afternoon. With the victory, the Bulldogs remain unbeaten in conference play at 2-0 and improve to 4-1 overall. The loss, JCSU’s third in a row, dips the Golden Bulls to 1-4 overall and 0-2 in league play.
Read More New Scoreboard to Debut On Saturday
The scoreboard, a product of Formetco Sports, features a 24-by-48 foot high-definition video screen that has full video capability. In addition to the video capabilities, the total LED screen has the power to deliver over one million colors to the viewing audience.
Read More JCSU Receives SACS Approval for Accredited Online Bachelor’s Degrees
CHARLOTTE – The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has just approved the expansion of the accelerated online bachelor’s degree programs offered at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU). Students enrolled at Metropolitan College can earn fully accredited accelerated online degrees in Business Administration and Sport Management with this approval.
Read More JCSU STEM College featured on Department of Homeland Security
It should come as no surprise that Johnson C. Smith University, recognized by HBCU Digest as having the “Best STEM Program” among HBCUs in 2014, would now be at the forefront of training minority students for careers in homeland security.
Read More CIAA 2015 Football Week #4 Recap
CIAA FOOTBALL WEEK #4 Saturday, September 26, 2015 The first week of conference play in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) opened with a few fireworks. Fayetteville State (1-3, 1-0…
Read MoreJCSU Volleyball Cruises Past Morris, 3-0
Charlotte, N.C. (Sept. 26, 2015) – The Johnson C. Smith volleyball team rebounded from a disappointing loss on Thursday evening by blanking visiting Morris College, 3-0 (25-10, 25-15, 15-11) on Saturday afternoon in Brayboy Gym.
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