Category Archives: campus
City of Monroe to host August 21st Press Conference for ULM vs. GSU Football Game
Alumni and football fans have been anxiously awaiting the kickoff of the 2019 college football season, headlined by the August 31 matchup between the University of Louisiana at Monroe Warhawks and Grambling State University Tigers at ULM’s Malone Stadium. Mayor Jamie Mayo and the City of Monroe will host a special “neutral site” pre-game press conference featuring coaches and university officials from both schools, at 10 am Wednesday, August 21, in the Monroe Convention Center Bayou Room, located at 401 Lea Joyner Expressway, Monroe, LA. The media and public are invited to attend. Continue reading
Dr. Quentin Holmes Named Chief of Police at Grambling State University
Former Monroe, LA Chief to serve as interim head of University Police and special advisor for public safety
GRAMBLING, LA – August 9, 2019 – Today, Grambling State University officials announced that Dr. Quentin Holmes has been appointed the institution’s new Interim Chief of the University Police Department and Special Advisor to the COO for Public Safety. Continue reading
Media Alert: Groundbreaking Event at Grambling State September 7
Students, Officials, and Alumni to Celebrate the Construction Start for the University’s Digital Library and Learning Commons
Grambling, LA – August 2, 2019 – Grambling State University, Louisiana’s top producer of African-American Computer Science graduates, will celebrate the start of construction on its new University Digital Library and Learning Commons Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of RWE Jones Drive and Central Avenue in Grambling, LA. 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
Grambling State Launches New Dining Program with Magic Johnson’s Sodexo Magic
Student Feedback Fuels New $6.7 Million Facility Updates and 24-hour Service
GRAMBLING, LA — July 15, 2019 – Today, Grambling State University announced the launch of a long-term partnership with a new dining service provider SodexoMAGIC. The new agreement will deliver $6.7 million in facility renovations, new major-brand quick-serve restaurants, and 24-hour dining.
“The best part of our new program is that we, as students, are driving the design,” said Steven Wilson, rising senior and President of the University’s Student Government Association. “I’m grateful to President Gallot and the entire administration for how they’ve helped turn our comments, emails, and surveys into an experience that supports all of our students.” 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
Click here to download or scroll on to learn more. Continue reading
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.
Schedule Announced: The City of Grambling Celebrates Juneteenth
The Grambling State University community is invited to join the City of Grambling’s 2019 Juneteenth Festival, the oldest celebration of its kind in Louisiana. Families, supporters, and vendors will connect June 7 – 19 for a series of events that celebrates the announcement of the abolition of slavery to the last slaves in the U.S.
The City, local chambers of commerce, and others will celebrate the historical event with the following events: Continue reading
TODAY: I-20 Corridor Meeting to Feature Grambling State University and Amtrak
The City of Grambling to Host I-20 Corridor Meeting and Discussion on New Amtrak Stops
GRAMBLING, LA — May 30, 2018 – Today, the City of Grambling will host the I-20 Corridor Council public meeting featuring Grambling State University, City of Monroe Mayor, Jamie Mayo, and other local officials.
Please note the following media details for today’s meeting:
Event Details: Continue reading
Grambling Grads: Get a Great Deal on a New Nissan
Grambling State University Alumni who have graduated in the past two years have an opportunity to get a great deal on a new ride. Grambling State University is excited to benefit from the Nissan Vehicle Purchase Program, which can save students, staff, and alumni thousands on a new car.