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15 Reasons Going To An HBCU Is An Experience Like No Other
The more than 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation act as a safe space for black students to grow, learn and express themselves. Some may argue that predominantly white institutions (known as PWIs) provide a more realistic picture of the society black students enter after graduation, but HBCU students aren’t ill-prepared by any means.
Read More Volleyball Drops 3-0 Decision at Benedict
The Golden Bulls were led by freshman Anteesha Smoots (San Antonio, Tex.), as she tallied six kills in the outing. Senior Saleese Stovall (Roanoke, Va.) and junior Jana Ajdukovic (Zagreb, Croatia) each had five kills for JCSU while Khadijah Segura (Minneapolis, Minn.) dished out 18 assists.
Read More JCSU Football Rolls Over Kentucky State For 38-14 Road Win
On the first JCSU drive, the offense struggled to get going, as Kentucky State recorded a sack on first down and two plays later, Herbin’s pass was picked off by KSU’s Nathan Robinson. On the first Thorobred drive, KSU also fell victim to the interception, as JCSU’s Dave Mann (Atlanta, Ga.) stepped in front of an Ora Johnson pass, giving JCSU the ball at their own 40 yard line.
Read More Goodbye Atlanta Football Classic, Hello Celebration Bowl
The Celebration Bowl, a championship style game, will pit the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) champion against the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) champion on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. The inaugural game will kick off at noon ET and be televised nationally on ABC. The game will be the first bowl game of the 2015-16 bowl season.
Read More JCSU QB Jordan Lane Named CIAA Rookie of the Week
Lane, completed 14 of 19 pass attempts for 192 yards in his collegiate debut against Wingate on Saturday night without throwing an interception. He tossed a game high 43 yard pass to teammate Fred Scott (Stone Mountain, Ga.) while finishing with a 121.37 efficiency rating.
Read More HBCUs, Department of Ed Partnering to Engage Federal Agencies
Officials from the White House President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities are working with senior officials from the Department of Education to engage leadership from federal agencies on HBCU support, an effort that many in and around the Obama Administration are calling a ‘turning point’ for federal support and awareness of HBCUs.
Read More Volleyball Falls Twice In Day Two of Falcon Classic
Against Salem International, the Golden Bulls were led by Anteesha Smoots (San Antonio, Tex.), as she tallied six kills and eight digs in the outing. Khadijah Segura (Minneapolis, Minn.) dished out 13 assists for JCSU, which fell by scores of 12-25, 15-25, and 9-25.
Read More Growing Pains, Institutional Change, and Leadership at FAMU
I don’t suggest that all has been perfect under the Mangum administration. No transition is. I don’t suggest that every decision made by Mangum should go without question. Good governance allows for multiple voices and viewpoints to be heard.
All About The 2015 Tom Joyner Family Reunion In Kissimmee, FL
This Labor Day Weekend (September 3-7) the Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion will be held at Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee for the ninth year. The getaway will include many fun-filled activities, including an expo, concerts, celebrity appearances, and seminars for all ages. Along with their stay, all guests also have access to theme parks.
Read More JCSU to Host Wingate in 2015 Season Opener
JCSU Football to Host Wingate in Season Opener: Charlotte, N.C. (Sept. 1, 2015) – The Johnson C. Smith University football team will usher in the Kermit Blount era when they open the 2015 season on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 6:00 p.m. against local rival Wingate at the Irwin Belk Complex. The game marks the first home night game for JCSU in recent memory.