The Yard Review

Oct 28, 2025 | Billy Dupree As mental health concerns rise on college campuses nationwide, students at Johnson C. Smith University are finding support through Mellow Minds — a student-led mental health organization working to break stigma and create open spaces for conversations about well-being. The challenges Mellow Minds addresses mirror a national mental health crisis affecting college campuses across the country. According to several national reports, suicide is the seco

Aug 14, 2025 | Billy Dupree Johnson C. Smith University has faced several challenges over the past few months, and as the university works to address them, misinformation has been spreading to students across multiple platforms. Several students have shared their concerns, and in some cases, created stories that have been altered and circulated in various ways. Some of these stories include claims that the cost of living is increasing or that there is only one off-campus hous

Mar 29, 2026 | Billy Dupree On Feb. 22, student leaders from Johnson C. Smith University traveled to Baltimore, Maryland to support the university’s men’s and women’s basketball teams as they competed in the annual CIAA Basketball Tournament. The tournament featured 12 Division II HBCU schools competing in both the men’s and women’s brackets, with teams advancing through each round in pursuit of the championship title. While the athletes represented their schools on the court

Dec 25, 2025 | Billy Dupree On Nov. 23, student leaders at Johnson C. Smith University attended a business etiquette training dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, hosted by Dr. Toya Corbett. A professional speaker and trainer, Corbett leads programs designed to inspire growth and build strong leadership skills. The dinner focused on professional dining etiquette, effective communication, and strategies for navigating high-stakes situations. The training brought together member