Grambling University Foundation launches $1M endowment scholarship campaign in memory of Willis Reed to benefit student-athletes

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Willis Reed, a Grambling State University graduate, and Grambling Sports Legends Hall of Famer, was always a champion for his alma mater, praising the time he spent at the college and the education it provided him.    After leading was what then known as Grambling College to its only… Continue reading Grambling University Foundation launches $1M endowment scholarship campaign in memory of Willis Reed to benefit student-athletes

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Brandon A. Logan named Vice President for University Advancement and Innovation at Grambling State

Grambling, La. – August 11, 2023 –  San Antonio native Brandon A. Logan has been named Vice President for University Advancement and Innovation at Grambling State University (GSU).   In that role, Logan also serves as Executive Director of the Grambling University Foundation, Inc. while also leading university teams in strategic communication and marketing, alumni engagement, philanthropy,… Continue reading Brandon A. Logan named Vice President for University Advancement and Innovation at Grambling State

VP for Academic Affairs elected to SACSCOC Board of Trustees

Grambling, La. – January 25, 2023 – ­Dr. Connie R. Walton, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Grambling State University (GSU) has been elected to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).   “I am elated about Dr. Walton’s… Continue reading VP for Academic Affairs elected to SACSCOC Board of Trustees

Grambling State University announces Launch of Commemorative NFT Series

Collection of NFTs offers fans the chance to win suite tickets to annual Bayou Classic game against Southern University Grambling, La. — October 13, 2022 — Grambling State University today announced that is it partnering with Fanaply, the eco-friendly NFT solution provider for the world’s biggest names in sports, music, and entertainment, and Urban Edge… Continue reading Grambling State University announces Launch of Commemorative NFT Series

AT&T Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to Grambling State University Foundation

HBCU Receives Scholarship Contribution for Freshmen Studying Cybersecurity and Related Majors  GRAMBLING, La. – June 29, 2020 – Today, the Grambling State University Foundation announced that it has received a $25,000 AT&T Foundation grant. The grant is designated to support scholarships for incoming freshmen who have declared majors in cybersecurity, computer science or computer information science. “Grants like… Continue reading AT&T Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to Grambling State University Foundation

GSU Faculty Awarded $92,919 NEH Grant for Digital Humanities Program

GRAMBLING, La – May 26, 2020 – The National Endowment for the Humanities recently awarded a $92,919 grant to Grambling State University faculty from the Departments of English and History as part of a three-year innovative curricular initiative for a program in the Digital Humanities. Co-directors Dr. James Clawson and Dr. Edward Holt, along with… Continue reading GSU Faculty Awarded $92,919 NEH Grant for Digital Humanities Program

Grambling State Establishes 5 New Endowments and Professorships

Louisiana Board of Regents Approves Funding Adjustments at Top HBCU  GRAMBLING, La – May 15, 2020 – The Louisiana Board of Regents recently approved five new endowed scholarships and professorships at Grambling State University.  The new scholarships and professorships include:   Dr. Adrian and Gilonda Butler Endowed Professorship in Cyber Security  Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Delta Iota Endowed Scholarship  Ruby Billups Standard… Continue reading Grambling State Establishes 5 New Endowments and Professorships

Grambling State Wins Gold HBCUgrow LEAD Awards for Best Leadership and Innovation

President Gallot and University Honored by Peer Institutions for Excellence in 5 Categories GRAMBLING, La – April 8, 2020 – Grambling State University received Gold Awards for Best Leadership and LEAD Innovation for a total of five award wins in different categories:  Best LeadershipGold AwardPresident Rick Gallot, Grambling State University LEAD InnovationGold AwardGrambling State University LEAD Military-FriendlySilver… Continue reading Grambling State Wins Gold HBCUgrow LEAD Awards for Best Leadership and Innovation

President Gallot Appoints Friends of Technology Advisory Board at Grambling State University

University Leadership Drives Louisiana’s Digital Programming in Higher Education with Forthcoming Cloud Computing Degree  GRAMBLING, La – February 28, 2020 – President Rick Gallot announced the formation of Grambling State University’s inaugural Friends of Technology Advisory Board to pioneer advancement in technology. The Board, comprised of thirteen top executives from technology industry giants including NASA, Salesforce, and Microsoft, serves… Continue reading President Gallot Appoints Friends of Technology Advisory Board at Grambling State University

New Era of Excellence Alumni to Host Fundraising Reception for Grambling State University

Donation Portal Open Now Through February 8 for Spring 2020 Giving Campaign Grambling State University invites campus and community to join the President’s Club Giving Society by supporting the Fourth Annual Alumni & Friends Fundraising Reception, “A New Era of Excellence.” Over 100 Grambling State community members supported last year’s New Era of Excellence Reception,… Continue reading New Era of Excellence Alumni to Host Fundraising Reception for Grambling State University