JCSU Admissions Counselor Ryan Thurman Wins HBCU Recruiter of the Year
Ryan Thurman began his higher-education career at °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ less than two years ago. Since then, he’s made an unforgettable impression on any student he meets. This Summer, the admissions counselor was named the Recruiter of the Year by the National College Resources Foundation (NCRF) and the Black College Expo.
Vice President Kamala Harris Talks Economics at °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ
Vice President Kamala HarrisÌýtook to the stage at °ÅÀÖÊÓƵÌýWednesday, June 12, as the fourth stop on her nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour. During her fifth visit to the state this year, the Vice President addressed everything from medical debt to ambition. "Dream with ambition. Never apologize for it," she said.
JCSU Women’s Basketball Rally for First Win at 2024 CIAA Tournament
It's a balance of athletics and education at the CIAA Tournament in Baltimore. When they're not at the CFG Stadium cheering on the Golden Bulls, the brigade of student leaders, including the SGA, Mister and Miss JCSU and the royal court - along with Admissions and Student Affairs staff - are inspiring young, bright high school students with dreams of going to college, possibly JCSU! If the energy atÌýCollege Education Day at the Baltimore Convention Center is any indication of the interest level among Baltimore high school students, JCSU can expect a flood of new applicants for the 2024-25 school year.
JCSU Esports Club Continues 132-Year-Old Rivalry Against Livingstone College
The first football meeting of two Historically Black Colleges (HBCUs) was held on December 27, 1892, between Livingstone College (LC) and °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ (JCSU), which was known then as Biddle College. Almost 132 years later, the rivalry between these two institutions remains formidable to this day. JCSU won the first HBCU football game in 1892.
To continue this rival legacy, the Esports Clubs at both JCSU and LC, will converge on the electronic gridiron in the inaugural JCSU Esports Commemorative Classic on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.
To continue this rival legacy, the Esports Clubs at both JCSU and LC, will converge on the electronic gridiron in the inaugural JCSU Esports Commemorative Classic on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.
JCSU President Valerie Kinloch Announces New Director of Athletics
Dr. Denisha Hendricks is returning to °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ as the new Director of Athletics (AD) and as °ÅÀÖÊÓƵing Associate Professor of Sport Management (non-tenure-track). Her appointment is effective May 1, 2024.
JCSU Receives $25 million gift as The Duke Endowment Celebrates a Century of Philanthropy in the Carolinas
The Duke Endowment made a big announcement last week: a $175 million gift to the four colleges and universities named in the Duke Indenture of Trust. °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ is among them, celebrating a $25 million gift today. The Duke Endowment also announcesÌý$25 million grants to Davidson College and Furman University. AÌý$100 million centennial gift to Duke was shared in November.
°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ Re-Launches ROTC Program, Accepts First Cadet
Jasmine Hogan ’25 decided early in her life that she would continue her family’s legacy of serving in the military.
Both of her grandfathers served in the U.S. Army for more than 25 years. Her grandfather, Ernest Herman Hogan,Ìýwent to Vietnam twice and earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Her father was also in the National Guard, and she has several uncles who have served in the Navy.
Both of her grandfathers served in the U.S. Army for more than 25 years. Her grandfather, Ernest Herman Hogan,Ìýwent to Vietnam twice and earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Her father was also in the National Guard, and she has several uncles who have served in the Navy.
Freshman Class Encouraged to Transform Silence into Language and Action at 2023 Convocation
Hundreds of new Golden Bulls joined together Thursday morning in the Jane M. Smith Memorial Church for Freshman Convocation.
The convocation, which is a rite of passage for all new Smithites entering the storied University, featured the bestowing of cords and pins as new students recited the honor code and received official greetings from their elected student leaders, administration and Dr. Valerie Kinloch, 15th president of JCSU.
The convocation, which is a rite of passage for all new Smithites entering the storied University, featured the bestowing of cords and pins as new students recited the honor code and received official greetings from their elected student leaders, administration and Dr. Valerie Kinloch, 15th president of JCSU.
Three JCSU Alumni Named to 2023 Class of HBCU Living Legends
In August, HBCU Living Legends, an initiative aimed at uplifting historically Black colleges and Universities in North Carolina, hosted a gala celebrating the 2023 Class of HBCU Living Legends.
This year’s °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ class includes civil rights pioneer Dorothy Counts-Scoggins ’64, former Bennett College president Dr. Phyllis Dawkins ’75 and radio host Larry Mims ’00.
This year’s °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ class includes civil rights pioneer Dorothy Counts-Scoggins ’64, former Bennett College president Dr. Phyllis Dawkins ’75 and radio host Larry Mims ’00.
GSPAR Hosts Title III Year in Review, Discusses Major 2022-23 Investments
Faculty and staff gathered at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in August to discuss the University’s numerous Title III activities and how they progressed throughout the 2022-23 academic year.
The year-end review impact presentations followed the successes of 13 activities, which included updating technology for student and employee success, renovating academic facilities, integrating the arts and sciences and supporting research integrity and ethics, among others.
The year-end review impact presentations followed the successes of 13 activities, which included updating technology for student and employee success, renovating academic facilities, integrating the arts and sciences and supporting research integrity and ethics, among others.