Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU Employee Directory
Higher EducationNorth Carolina, United States501-1000 Employees
Johnson C. Smith University is a private, urban historically Black university founded in 1867 and located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its Latin motto, Sit Lux, translates to Let There Be Light, reflecting a commitment to learning and service. The university offers 21 fields of study, including a master's degree in social work, and enrolls more than 1,000 students from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds. Its programs emphasize servant leadership, civic engagement, and global responsibility, helping students develop entrepreneurial and innovative capacities. In May 2026, during its 153rd Commencement Ceremony, the university conferred an honorary doctorate on Maryland Governor Wes Moore. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the institution operates as a mid-sized higher education provider.