Paying it Forward: Kulur Group Gifts HBCU Grambling State University Free Memberships to the Association of National Advertisers

New innovative partnership aims to prepare the next generation of diverse marketing and communication professionals to seamlessly and successfully integrate into an emerging industry landscape.     Houston, TX, March 18, 2024— Kulur Group–a national diverse-owned challenger brand agency that is on a mission to help close the racial economic wealth gap in America by… Continue reading Paying it Forward: Kulur Group Gifts HBCU Grambling State University Free Memberships to the Association of National Advertisers

Grambling State receives HBCU Nutrition Hub designation, $25,000 grant to address food insecurity

Grambling State University (GSU) staff endeavor daily to serve the whole student. That means providing resources that serve every need, including food insecurity. The goal has become more attainable thanks to a $25,000 grant from No Kid Hungry, a national campaign overseen by Share Our Strength, a nonprofit working to solve problems of hunger and… Continue reading Grambling State receives HBCU Nutrition Hub designation, $25,000 grant to address food insecurity

Center for Career and Professional Development exposes students to opportunities with employer panel, career fair

  Finding a job after graduating college is a competitive process, for both students nearing graduation as well as university administrators trying to help those students figure out their next step in life. Thursday’s Spring 2024 Lonnie B. Smith, Jr. Career Fair at Grambling State University (GSU) offered that next step toward an end game… Continue reading Center for Career and Professional Development exposes students to opportunities with employer panel, career fair

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Speaker encourages students to continue legacy of excellence during Black History Convocation

  February 22, 2024 – Grambling, La. – Teamwork can make the dream work. That was the message delivered by Pastor McArthur Simmons, who served as keynote speaker during Grambling State University’s Black History Convocation at T.H. Harris Auditorium. As part of his message of unity, Simmons urged GSU students to understand the importance of… Continue reading Speaker encourages students to continue legacy of excellence during Black History Convocation

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Engineering Day brings application of tech to area high school students

Building relationships with potential students was a big part of the annual Clayton A. Wiley Engineer High School Day held recently by the Department of Engineering Technology at Grambling State University (GSU). Department Head Dr. Edwin Thomas felt the event was a success and hopes it will go a long way toward strengthening the bridge… Continue reading Engineering Day brings application of tech to area high school students

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ULS Board names Dr. Martin Lemelle, Jr. new president of Grambling State University

The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Thursday afternoon to name Dr. Martin Lemelle as the next president of Grambling State University.   “To this illustrious Board, to our Gram Fam across the globe, to our students, current and future, to our alumni community, my family, friends, and supporters … This is… Continue reading ULS Board names Dr. Martin Lemelle, Jr. new president of Grambling State University

Former G-Man and Super Bowl Champion Greg Fassitt encourages students to advocate for themselves, others

              It’s Super Bowl week, as the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers prepare to face off for professional football’s world championship on Sunday in Las Vegas.   So what better time could there be to learn about being a champion in any or all phases of life?… Continue reading Former G-Man and Super Bowl Champion Greg Fassitt encourages students to advocate for themselves, others

GSU Presidential Search Finalists Selected

The Grambling State University Presidential Search Committee voted unanimously to name three finalists to present to the full Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. The finalists are: Dr. Gregory Ford, Tenured Associate Professor of Biology, Southern University at New Orleans  Dr. Monica Williams, Foundation President/CEO & Vice President of Advancement, University of… Continue reading GSU Presidential Search Finalists Selected

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Computer Science and Digital Technologies awarded $50,000 Google grant to research Post Quantum Cryptography

As part of Google’s growing efforts to support innovation in academia, the Grambling University Foundation has been awarded an unrestricted gift of $50,000 to help fund research efforts being conducted by Grambling State University Computer Science and Digital Technologies Department Head Dr. Bharat Rawal.   Specifically, the funding is to be used toward Dr. Rawal’s… Continue reading Computer Science and Digital Technologies awarded $50,000 Google grant to research Post Quantum Cryptography

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Turner Construction awards $11,000 scholarships to six Engineering Technology students at Grambling State

Receiving a well-rounded education paid off big for six Grambling State University (GSU) students on Thursday.   Those six GSU Engineering Technology students were presented scholarships from Texas-based Turner Construction during a program conducted by the company inside T. L, James Hall on the GSU campus.   The awards were determined by essays written by… Continue reading Turner Construction awards $11,000 scholarships to six Engineering Technology students at Grambling State