CIAA likely to stay in Charlotte Sep 14, 2007
Dorothy Cowser Yancy, president of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, said, "I can't think of anything that won't make it work. You have a city that is committed, you have a convention bureau that is committed and a commissioner that is committed. I think that whatever kinks there are, if there are any, they can be worked out and everyone can win."(Staff writers Sarah Ovaska and Josh Shaffer contributed to this report. . (News & Observer)
Erotica writer keeps anonymity Aug 31, 2007
" Zane was raised in a family of readers. Her father, Zane said, grew up in Spindale, N.C. He attended Johnson C. Smith University and earned a Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland; he has taught at Duke, Yale and Oxford. Now 80, he's a published scholar. Her mother, born and raised in Kannapolis, is 79. She taught elementary school. Married for 54 years, they met at an African Methodist Episcopal Zion church. They raised their family - Zane is the youngest of three girls - in... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
»Track club runs at states Jun 27, 2007
RC Pacesetters Track Club traveled to Johnson C. Smith University on June 23 and 24 and competed in a USATF state meet. Medals were awarded to the first three places and ribbons for participants finishing in fourth, fifth and sixth place. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Newman resigns as Valley president Jun 23, 2007
Newman indicated his desire to seek other opportunities," Mitchell said. Mitchell said she did not know whether board members pressured Newman to step down. Newman came to Valley from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C., where he was vice president for academic affairs. A native of Shreveport, La., he earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Southern University in Baton Rouge. He earned his master's and doctorate degrees in political science from Atlanta University. His... (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
Williams Invited To NCAA Coaches Academy Jun 21, 2007
Jonathan Brewer, wide receivers coach/assistant special teams coach, Johnson C. Smith University ... Eric Puryear, defensive coordinator, Johnson C. Smith University. (Gohuskies.com)
Duke grant helps Davidson College end student loan debt Jun 16, 2007
At its inception, the Duke Endowment named four colleges Duke University, Davidson College, Johnson C. Smith University and Furman University as perpetual beneficiaries of the endowment s largesse. But the colleges still must compete for funds, and Williams said the competition is becoming sharper all the time as the endowment, which invests the charitable monies of the James B. Duke family, seeks to become more effective and efficient in its giving. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Duke golfer honored May 28, 2007
37 seconds in the 400-meter dash, to win the national title Saturday at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte. It was the fastest time at the NCAAs since 1998. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gruszecki takes NCAA II national title in women's javelin May 27, 2007
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Launching a throw of 145-8 on her third attempt, Western Washington University's (pronounced GREW-shet-ski) won the women's javelin at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships which ended Saturday at the Irwin Belk Complex on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University. Gruzsecki's All-America performance was one of two for Western as just 90 minutes later placed fourth in the men's 1,500 meters. (Wwuvikings.com)
Smith places 15th in NCAA men's 400-meter dash preliminaries May 26, 2007
06 to place 15th in the NCAA Division II men's 400-meter dash preliminaries on Thursday at Johnson C. Smith University. Smith, who earned all-America status during the indoor track season, did not advance to the finals. (Lssulakers.com)
Western's Tomsich advances to national finals in men's 1,500 May 25, 2007
Fairbanks, AK/West Valley) advanced to Saturday's finals in the men's 1,500 meters at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships being held at the Irwin Belk Complex on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University. Tomsich was an automatic qualifier as he placed fourth in his heat with a time of 3:50. (Wwuvikings.com)
Adams State College decathlete Durham breaks 29-year-old school record May 24, 2007
On Thursday through Saturday in Charlotte, N.C., on the Irwin Belk Complex, at Johnson C. Smith University, Durham will compete in the NCAA Division II Championships. His point standing ranks him fifth in Division II this season. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Johnson & Wales business chair to retire May 19, 2007
She will be succeeded by Roland Sparks, chairman of the business department at Johnson C. Smith University. Geurin has led Johnson & Wales' business program in Charlotte since September 2004. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
SJC to send 5 athletes to track nationals May 18, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. Four members of SJC s men s team are headed to the championships, including junior Aaron Ruter, who was the only Puma to qualify in two events. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Smith to compete in NCAA II Outdoor Championships May 17, 2007
SAULT STE. MARIE - Lake Superior State junior has earned a chance to compete in the men's 400-meter dash at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which will be held May 24-26 at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C.. Smith, a Mount Pleasant, Mich. (Lssulakers.com)
UMR to take three to NCAA Division II Track Championships May 17, 2007
The University of Missouri-Rolla will have three individuals taking part in the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships over Memorial Day weekend at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C.. Becca Kueny, who earned All-America honors in the javelin throw last season, will have a chance to earn a second award in the event as the lone member of the Lady Miner squad picked to take part. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Western sending four athletes to NCAA II National Championships May 16, 2007
They compete at the Irwin Belk Complex on the campus of host Johnson C. Smith University. It is the first trip to the outdoor championships for all four Vikings. (Wwuvikings.com)
Where Are They Now? Apr 29, 2007
Tennis (Men's Tennis, 1972); Disability Services Coordinator and Men's and Women's Tennis Coach; Johnson C. Smith University. Charlotte, N.C.. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
CIAA brings $28M to Charlotte area Apr 4, 2007
Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte is a member of the CIAA, which comprises historically black colleges and universities. The CIAA tournament attracts an array of African-American celebrities and luminaries, including radio star Tom Joyner. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Valley chief: No plans to resign Mar 24, 2007
Previous experience: Vice president for academic affairs at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C.; vice president for academic affairs and professor of political science, Shelby State Community College in Memphis, 1993-95. Hometown: Shreveport. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jenkins receives 23-year sentence Mar 22, 2007
On Tour: The Johnson C. Smith University Concert Choir, out of Charlotte, N.C., performed at the Demopolis Civic Center yesterday evening as a part of the group s Spring Tour, which will hold performances in six states. (Photo by Brandon Glover). (Demopolis Times, AL)
Rock stands 6-6 after spring-break trip Mar 22, 2007
SRU, after rolling to doubleheader sweeps of Johnson C. Smith University and Shaw University in its first four games of the season, lost four of its next five games. The Green and White then avenged one of those losses with a 3-2 win over UMass-Lowell, a team that had humbled SRU by a 10-1 score two days earlier. (Rockathletics.com)
Benjamin Chavis to speak at Valley Mar 15, 2007
Respondents at the MVSU lecture will be Beverly Guy-Sheftall, director of the Women's Research and Resource Center at Spelman College in Atlanta; Bishop C. Garnett Henning Sr. of New Orleans, representative of the African Methodist Episcopal Church for Mississippi and Louisiana; and Mack Staton, assistant professor of English at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C. Serving as moderator will be Walter M. Kimbrough, president of Philander Smith College of Little Rock, Ark. Guy-Sheftall... (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
Former Presidents Bush and Clinton Honored at UNCF's 63rd Anniversary Dinner for Their Philanthropic Work Mar 11, 2007
Frank S. Franklin, a Johnson C. Smith University alumnus was presented with the Greater New York Inter- Alumni Council's (IAC) Distinguished Alumnus Award for his service and active participation with the New York IAC. About UNCF As the nation's oldest and most successful minority higher education assistance organization, the United Negro College Fund's mission is to provide financial support to its 39 member institutions and increase minority degree attainment by reducing financial barriers to... (PR Newswire)
Pittman's perfect game paces Rock to sweep of Shaw Mar 2, 2007
The Rock, which pounded out 26 hits in Wednesday's season-opening sweep of Johnson C. Smith University, collected 17 hits in Thursday's twinbill. SRU also received 11 bases on balls in Game 1. (Rockathletics.com)
Rock rolls to season-opening doubleheader sweep Mar 1, 2007
Courtney Conron tossed a five-inning, no-hit shutout in Game 1 to lead SRU to a 13-0, 6-1 sweep of hosting Johnson C. Smith University ... struck out 11 batters in the process of tossing a five-inning, no-hit shutout Wednesday afternoon and led The Rock to a 13-0 win over hosting Johnson C. Smith University in SRU's season-opening game. (Rockathletics.com)
On the road to uptown project Feb 24, 2007
The location is also near Johnson & Wales University and Johnson C. Smith University, as well as the planned Charlotte Law School and the UNC Charlotte uptown campus. A wonderful presence. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Rock season-opening twinbill at Ohio Valley postponed Feb 24, 2007
SRU will host OVU in a 1 p.m. doubleheader on March 28; The Rock is now scheduled to open its 2007 season with a doubleheader next Wednesday at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C. ... The Rock's next scheduled attempt to open the 2007 season will be next Wednesday, when the Green and White are slated to take on Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C.. (Rockathletics.com)
New Grambling Coach's Staff Complete Feb 23, 2007
He has also worked as a defensive assistant at Johnson C. Smith University, Bethune-Cookman College and, through last season, at Mississippi Valley State as defensive coordinator. Video Search powered by AOL. (Mac-Sports.com)
Quick hits: Bay Area signings Feb 8, 2007
former Panthers star Kevin Hall signed with Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday. "They gave me a second chance," said Hall, who originally signed with North Alabama on Signing Day 2005. (Pensacola News Journal)
The Xs and Os of hard work Feb 5, 2007
COMING MONDAY: Daryl McNeill, football coach at Johnson C. Smith University. BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Showing me the way. (Charlotte.com, NC -- News)
»Capt. Branch Receives Honor Feb 1, 2007
He graduated from high school in Mamaroneck, N.Y., and attended Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte before transferring to Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa ... Branch received an honorary doctorate from Johnson C. Smith University in 1995. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Robbery suspects getting younger in Charlotte Jan 29, 2007
Charlotte, like other urban cities, has a subculture of young people who believe they have nothing to lose by resorting to crime, said Catherine Montsinger, a criminologist at Johnson C. Smith University. There's immense social pressure to own "status items" such as the newest cell phones and brand-name clothes and shoes, and a lot of people can't afford those things, she said. (Herald Sun)
Quilts share stories of African American music influence Jan 11, 2007
Montgomery, a former classroom and music teacher, holds a bachelor's degree in music education from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, a master's degree in music education from the University of Georgia, a master's in special education and learning disabilities from the College of Charleston and an associate's degree in radio and television technology from Trident Technical College. "They call me a professional student," she said with a laugh. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
01/05 | Spotlight's on Malcolm Graham's ambition Jan 7, 2007
Graham had two goals when he studied political science at Johnson C. Smith University: Run for mayor or Congress ... " Malcolm Graham Age: 43. Hometown: Charleston. Came to Charlotte: In 1981 on a tennis scholarship to Johnson C. Smith University. Got through college: By working. Attended class from 8 a.m. to noon. Sold men's clothes at Eastland Mall from 1 p.m. to 9, then worked at United Parcel Service from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Family: Wife, Kim; daughters, Cortney, 14 and Nicole, 12. Business:... (Charlotte.com, NC -- News)
Teacher: Tonia Thomas Jan 3, 2007
She graduated from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte and took her teaching credit courses at Aersity. She came into the school system as a substitute teacher in 1998 and by July of the same year, she became a teacher. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
WVU Tech in home opener tonight Nov 21, 2006
The Yellow Jackets are coming off a pair of wins in the Johnson C. Smith University Wendys Classic in Charlotte, N.C. After a 103-78 win over St. Pauls (Va. last Friday, the Yellow Jackets posted a 95-86 victory Saturday over host Johnson C. Smith. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Find out how many get into schools Nov 9, 2006
College acceptance rates: How many get in. Sign up to receive our free Daily Briefing e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today)
Buncombe installs new pastor Oct 29, 2006
"Before building these relationships, Forehand said that he will start within the church. He said he will teach economic development and social responsibility along with providing good preaching.As the church starts to develop, it will bring in other people from other areas, which will help bring other perspectives to ."It will season (the congregation) with different perspectives to get (church members thinking) out of the box," Forehand said.He said he hopes the church will also target college... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
'The struggle continues' Oct 1, 2006
"My parents would not let me buy into that. I applied to Johnson C. Smith University, and they admitted me with a full academic scholarship which she had to present to me when awards day came around," said Collins, who went to graduate and then earn a master's degree from South Carolina State University. She is now a teacher in Orangeburg School District 5. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Wesley Heights' decline halted with new interest Sep 17, 2006
"It's a great old neighborhood, with historic houses and access to everything," says Paula Wilson, a businesswoman who in 1998 completed her father's unrealized ambition of restoring the Catawba House, built in 1920 as a dozen single-bedroom apartments for students and faculty of nearby Johnson C. Smith University. Wilson obtained a contractor's license and pumped nearly $300,000 into what has become one of the most prominent features of Wesley Heights, effectively marking the northeastern... (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Judge's passion was to overturn Jim Crow laws Sep 9, 2006
He graduated from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C., in 1935 and received a scholarship to attend law school at Howard University in Washington, D.C., where he graduated in 1938. During his college years, he decided to change his first name from "John" to "Jawn," his wife said. (Herald-Tribune)
U.S. News & World Report ranks 22 N.C. schools among nation's best Aug 22, 2006
Remaining North Carolina schools finished in the following order: Johnson C. Smith University (30), Belmont Abbey College (33), Winston-Salem University (T35), Peace College (T35), Brevard College (46) and Barton College (53). Schools were ranked on factors that included student/faculty ratio, class size, graduation rates and alumni donations. (Triangle Business Journal)
Schools' disciplinary ratings questioned Aug 10, 2006
Miles is a rising sophomore at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte. College simplifies admissions setup. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
• Kenneth B. Cundiff Aug 4, 2006
He attended Yadkin County High School in Boonville, N.C., Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C., and Storer College in Harpers Ferry, W.Va. He became a member of First Presbyterian Church in Boonville at an early age. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Read more... Jul 29, 2006
Grants were awarded to the four educational institutions named by Mr. Duke in his trust: Davidson College, Johnson C. Smith University and Duke University in North Carolina and Furman University in South Carolina. Funds are provided for general operating support and for special projects and programs. (PNN Online)
Founder's Week kicks off Monday at Mississippi Valley State University Apr 23, 2006
Guest speaker will be Dorothy Cowser Yancy, president of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C.. Yancy carries an array of credentials, including a master of arts degree in history from the University of Massachusetts and a Ph. (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
Fashion scores Mar 4, 2006
Members of Congress and Dorothy Cowser Yancy (shown right), president of Johnson C. Smith University ("the queen of the Queen City," says Towanda McCullum, the show's coordinator). Suits, dresses. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Show time at CIAA tourney Feb 25, 2006
Charlotte's own True Divine, comprised of Johnson C. Smith University choir members, will compete in the event for a chance to appear on TV's "Showtime at the Apollo.". "We're excited. We're nervous at the same time," said True Divine member Brianna Sullivan, of Atlanta. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Entertainment)
Local TV exec heads N.C. broadcasters Jan 7, 2006
Armstrong is a member of advisory boards for Communities of Schools and Johnson C. Smith University. The N.C. Association of Broadcasters is a statewide organization representing more than 300 broadcasting executives and business managers in industries that support broadcasting operations. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
