JCSU QB Jordan Lane Named CIAA Rookie of the Week

By JCSU Charlotte Alumni Chapter | September 8, 2015 |

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.

HBCUs, Department of Ed Partnering to Engage Federal Agencies

By JCSU Charlotte Alumni Chapter | September 8, 2015 |

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.

Volleyball Falls Twice In Day Two of Falcon Classic

By JCSU Charlotte Alumni Chapter | September 5, 2015 |

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.

Growing Pains, Institutional Change, and Leadership at FAMU

By JCSU Charlotte Alumni Chapter | September 3, 2015 |

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

By JCSU Charlotte Alumni Chapter | September 3, 2015 |

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.

JCSU to Host Wingate in 2015 Season Opener

By JCSU Charlotte Alumni Chapter | September 2, 2015 |

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.

2016 Best Colleges Rankings Coming Sept. 9

By JCSU Charlotte Alumni Chapter | September 2, 2015 |

The rankings available on usnews.com on Sept. 9 will include which schools are rated most highly by high school counselors from across the U.S. and which schools have the greatest commitment to undergraduate teaching. We also will have our annual ranking of historically black colleges and universities, as well as rankings of undergraduate business programs and undergraduate engineering programs.

Coppin Alumna Ready is the 1st Full-time Female NBA Analyst

By JCSU Charlotte Alumni Chapter | September 1, 2015 |

FOX Sports Southeast announced that Coppin State alum Stephanie Ready will make the move from the Charlotte Hornets sidelines to the broadcast booth with Eric Collins and Dell Curry, becoming the first full-time female NBA game analyst.

FAMU Alumni Giving Campaign Launches New InitiativeBy: Jarrett…

By JCSU Charlotte Alumni Chapter | August 27, 2015 |

10 for 10 Challenge Creator and 2015 HBCU Awards ‘Alumna of the Year’ award winner Cecka Rose Green challenged FAMU President Elmira Mangum and Board Chair Rufus Montgomery to kick off the campaign in the launch video.

JCSU Men’s Basketball To Hold Open Tryouts

By JCSU Charlotte Alumni Chapter | August 27, 2015 |

The Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls men’s basketball team announces open tryouts for any full-time students interested in becoming a part of the Golden Bulls men’s basketball program. Tryouts will take place on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. in Brayboy Gymnasium. Tryouts are open to any full-time JCSU student in good academic standing with the University.