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Grambling State Appoints Interim Engineering Technology Department Leadership
Notable Engineer and Associate Director of Bands Dr. Edwin Thomas to Head Growing Technology Program
GRAMBLING, LA– August 16, 2019 – Today, Grambling State University announced that Dr. Edwin Thomas will now lead the University’s Engineering Technology program which recently received new support from Governor Edwards and Louisiana Economic Development.
“As our technology programs grow, it’s critical to ensure our students are connected with faculty who have the network and the knowledge to deliver a strong career start,” said President Rick Gallot. “From the band to the technology classroom, Dr. Thomas has proven to be a dedicated champion who leverages every opportunity to advance the lives of our students.”
Dr. Thomas is an alumnus of Grambling State University and member of the academy for more than 30 years. After gaining his Bachelor of Science degree from GSU in 1978, he earned a Master’s in Industrial Technology from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. Dr. Thomas returned home to Grambling State to earn his doctorate degree in Education with a concentration in Higher Education Administration, Supervision and Management.
Since then, he has served as an expert consultant on home and plant design throughout Louisiana and served in several faculty positions. Dr. Thomas has also served as an advisor for the Louisiana Department of Economic Development. With numerous engineering certifications, include CAED from the University of Texas in Austin, and over 20 years of Industrial Engineering field experience, Dr. Thomas is well known for his leadership as a band director of the World Famed Tiger Marching Band.
The University’s Engineering Technology department offers concentrations in electronics engineering technology and drafting and design engineering technology leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology. Both programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (ETAC/ABET). A construction Engineering Technology concentration is also offered in the department.
The University will launch a national search for a Head of the Engineering Technology program later this year.
For more information related to Grambling State University, please contact Jovan Hackley at (318) 243-5012 or mediarelations@gram.edu.
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About Grambling State University
Grambling State University, located in Grambling Louisiana, is a historically black university founded in 1901. The University has been accredited by 13 accrediting associations and holds accreditations in all programs required by the Louisiana Board of Regents. The 590-acre campus offers 42 undergraduate and graduate academic programs. Grambling State University is a member of the University of Louisiana System. For more information visit gram.edu.
Grambling State Recognized as a Top Producer of Minority Graduates
University Recognized in Five Academic Categories for Leading U.S. in African American Graduates
Grambling, LA – August 12, 2019 – Recent data published by Diverse Issues in Higher Education acknowledged Grambling State University as a top 10 leading producer of African American graduates in five categories: computer science, social sciences, education, marketing, and homeland security and related areas. Continue reading
Grambling State’s Bring it Home 2019 Kicks Off with Free Download – State of Grambling
Grambling State University’s 2019 Bring it Home has kicked off with a special gift for supporters who’ve helped grow alumni giving by 14 percent and donate more than $3 million in support since 2017.
Free Download – 2018-19 Grambling State University Annual Report
This year’s donors, supporters, students, and alumni can celebrate the enormous wins they’ve helped create – including invitations from Beyoncé, making history with the band, and more.
“Your contributions, whether you’ve invited us to Coachella or gave up a night out to support a scholarship, are helping cement our place in history as one of America’s leading historically black colleges and universities and one of the best places to learn in Louisiana,” said President Rick Gallot. Continue reading
President Rick Gallot Goes Live, Tuesday August 13
Join students, supporters, and followers for big answers about Grambling State
Grambling, La – July 23, 2019 – Grambling State University President Rick Gallot will host a live webcast August 13, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. to share an annual update and connect with students and supporters.
Viewers and media are encouraged to email their questions in advance to www.gram.edu/prezlive19. Continue reading
Student Services Update: New Dining Program Adds 24-Hour Service & More [InfoGraphic]
Congratulations Tigers! You’ve done it. Your feedback, research, surveys and emails have created a state of the art dining program that will improve campus eats for years to come. From 24-hour dining to new restaurants, learn what to expect during the generation of @gram1901dining
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Vivica A. Fox to Present on Grambling State’s Campus
Human Trafficking Summit welcomes celebrity guests to rally for social justice
Grambling, La – July 12, 2019 – Human rights advocate and NAACP Image Award-winning actress, Ms. Vivica A. Fox will join a series of esteemed speakers presenting at the Grambling Economic Development Corporation’s Human Trafficking Summit, Friday, July 12, 2019, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Summit will directly follow the Power of 1 Eddie G. Robinson Luncheon, where Ms. Fox is also scheduled to tribute the late football coaching legend.
Also in attendance will be Paul Anthony, actor and member of the R&B group Full Force, and Terrance Tykeem, songwriter and film producer. A trailer of the film, “Jason’s Letter,” written and produced by Tykeem and starring Fox and Anthony, will be shown during the summit.
Welcome the Class of 2023: Grambling State Rites of Passage, August 11
Join students, alumni, faculty, and staff as they welcome 2019’s incoming class of new and transfer students. This special experience will celebrate and uplift the next generation of the Grambling State University and the scholars, parents, and community who will continue to make this “The Place Where Everybody is Somebody.” Continue reading
First Woman Band Director Appointed at Grambling State
Dr. Nikole Roebuck to Lead as Director of Bands and Chair of the Department of Music
GRAMBLING, LA – May 31, 2019 – Today, Grambling State University announced Dr. Nikole Roebuck will lead as the University’s new Chair of the Department of Music and its first woman Director of Bands. Dr. Roebuck’s work will include overseeing operations for the World-Famed Tiger Marching Band which was recognized globally in April 2019 after performing for Beyoncé and Adidas. Continue reading
Triplet-Mom Graduates from Grambling State University
Student Becomes Mom on Her Way to Education Goal
Grambling, LA – May 9, 2019 – Grambling State University’s more than 400 Spring Graduates will include one student who became a mom to three sons on the way to her goal. Auset Champion, at age 23, is set to graduate with her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice on May 10, 2019, at the University’s Spring Commencement. Continue reading
Truly GramFam: Father and Daughter Graduates Join a Legacy of Gramblinites
Grambling, Louisiana – May 7, 2019 – Grambling State University’s 2019 will feature a rare occurrence with a father and daughter who will receive their degrees just minutes apart. Leartrice and Lear Hawkins are both candidates to receive their Masters of Criminal Justice at the University’s 2019 Spring Commencement, May 10.