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unveils its new Tutoring and Learning Center. Thanks to the Department of Education and Grade Enhancement Model students are incentivized to receive tutoring services! Special thanks to Dr. Lucinda Blue, Angela White, PhD and Dr. Bernadette H for helping to make this happen!

Parents and families, are you already missing your Golden Bull? Don’t worry, we’re going to have an opportunity for you to visit and spend time with your Golden Bull here on campus for Parent/Family Weekend. More information is to come.

Fifth Third Bank on the campus of today! Helping students and faculty sign up for new accounts, teaching about credit, and so much more valuable information that will aid in making our students financially fit!

students had the opportunity to participate in the first Career Fair of the year and meet with amazing companies. Thank you to all the recruiters for donating your time to network with a wealth of talent here at Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU

Dr. Valerie Kinloch, JCSU's esteemed 15th President, was phenomenal on Queen City News Now on September 19th! On the heels of a dynamic trip to Philadelphia for the Annual National HBCU Week Conference, Dr. Kinloch discussed the value of HBCU Week and the role of important institutions like JCSU! President Kinloch sat down with host Julian Sadur for the discussion about JCSU's
record high enrollment & more! JCSU National Alumni Association Fox46Charlotte Queen City News Cheryl Butler Brayboy Valerie Kinloch

Rich Legacy Nurtures a New Era of Excellence - 2023 Annual Report Mr. Duke included Johnson C. Smith University in Indenture of Trust because he believed anyone with real opportunity could be successful. See the 2023 Duke Endowment Annual Report and learn more about how JCSU is ushering in a "New Era of Excellence."

JOIN US FOR GLOBAL AWARENESS EDUCATION WEEK SEPT. 18-21, 2024

Join us this week from Wednesday, Sept. 18 to Saturday, Sept. 21 for Global Awareness Education Week. The week begins Wednesday with a Cultural and Tourism Roundtable featuring Chacara Havin in the library. We’ll go off campus to Cordelia Park Pavilion Thursday evening for a community relations engagement panel called Think Local, Act Global. On Friday, JCSU will host an African Think Tank Pitch contest. Finally, we will host a Jollof Festival on The Block on Saturday starting at 1 p.m. We hope you will join us.

This week is made possible by the City of Charlotte, the African Think Tank, JCSU, HBCU Tour, and Make Startups

3 wins in a row for Football! 💛💙

starts the first home game of the season with a touchdown on the first play of the game! The Golden Bulls go on to win 52-6 against Lincoln University in an absolute blow out to advance to 3-0. As you can see we had a full house already as Homecoming approaches! Tag who you know!

Football is back in for the first official home game of the season! Kick off is at 1:00pm!

Dr. Valerie Kinloch, 15th President of Johnson C. Smith University, was a featured panelist on the "When Women Lead" panel at the Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, DC. The CBC HBCU Women's Luncheon is presented by Congresswoman Alma Adams.

Cynthia Marshal, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, was the keynote speaker. Panelists included Dr. Kinloch, Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President, Benedict College, Dr. Tomika LeGrande, President of Prairie View A & M. Dr. Lisa Herring, President of the Propel Center served as moderator.

Doug E. Fresh & Sheryl Underwood were also on site with Dr. Kinloch & VP Joy Paige Springs.

JCSU alumna Shayla Russell '14 was on site, as well!

Randell "Randy" Perkins always knew he wanted to join the military to pay for college.

Right out of high school, the Las Vegas native left the City of Lights to attend basic training. Due to his time in basic training and ongoing service as a cadet in the National Guard, Perkins has become the first JCSU cadet to sign his contract to serve in the military after graduation. When he walks across the stage to receive his diploma, Perkins will be commissioned into the U.S. military as an officer. Click the link to read more!

Perkins Becomes First JCSU ROTC Cadet in 10 Years to Sign a Contract for Military Service Gabrielle Isaac Allison September 12, 2024 Image Randell “Randy” Perkins ’27Charlotte, N.C./Sept. 12, 2024 – Randell "Randy" Perkins '27 always knew he wanted to join the military to pay for college. Right out of high school, the Las Vegas native left the City of Lights to attend basic train...

Today, the JCSU College of Business and Professional Studies will kick off a week-long celebration of Entrepreneurial Week. There are several events planned throughout the week, and food trucks will be on The Block every day. You can attend events each day to receive a food voucher. We hope to see you at some of our events this week.

showed up and showed out in Atlanta. Our football season is off to a great start and we want to thank all the Alumni, parents and supporters who traveled to cheer us on! Tag your friends! 💛💙