The heart of Historic West End is getting a major investment on its potential
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced a three-year, $1.5 million grant to create a business development initiative along the CityLynx Gold Line on the Beatties Ford Road. Charlotte Center City Partners is leading the effort to spur economic growth in neighborhoods surrounding Johnson C. Smith University.
Read More Cross Country Competes at Winthrop/Adidas Invitational
In the men’s 8K race, JCSU was paced by Waynee Hyman (Warwick, N.Y.), as he finished the course in 35:22.4. Marvin Woodward (Bloomfield, Conn.) was the second JCSU finisher with a time of 38:54.1.
Read More The HBCU Geography Problem
And for some HBCUs, urban expansion leads to more prosperous relationships within the private sector. Johnson C. Smith has become a major partner in the development of Charlotte’s West End, envisioning an area where dining and arts helps to bring a diverse population to the campus borders.
Read More HBCU College Tours: Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 Schedules
HBCU college tours are a great way for college-bound high school students to witness the Black College experience first hand. These students have an opportunity to visit multiple schools in a single trip. They also get to observe the diversity of HBCUs from small to large and from rural to urban settings. Also, visitors will appreciate the cultural and geographic diversity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Read More JCSU Bowling Volunteers at Local Sickle Cell 3K
Sickle Cell disease is usually found in people of African American and Hispanic descent and causes a wide range of acute and chronic health issues. On September 12, Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency (PHSSCA) held its second annual 3K Sickle Cell Run/Walk.
Read More Aspire Network to Air 11 Weeks of HBCU Football Games
Historically Black College & University (HBCU) college football returns to kickoff on ASPiRE (@tvASPiRE)with the live broadcast of the first of 11 scheduled and encore HBCU football games, airing Saturday, September 5th through Saturday, November 14th, announced ASPiRE.
Read More 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.
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