Grambling State awards 342 diplomas during fall commencement, including a historic seven doctoral degrees By WILL SUTTON/GSU Media Bureau One by one, Kevin Sly and six other Grambling State University students rose from their seats, walked across the stage and were hooded by President Rick Gallot as newly minted graduates of the school’s doctoral degree… Continue reading DALLAS PASTOR TO GSU GRADS: ‘GET YOURS, GIVE BACK’
Month: December 2017
GSU VALEDICTORIAN LOOKS AHEAD TO BRIGHT FUTURE
Graduating with two undergraduate degrees, Smiley plans to become researcher, entrepreneur, venture capitalist By Stephanie Lindsey/GSU Media Bureau After hundreds of classes, papers, midterms and finals, Prentiss Smiley will cross the stage at Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center with 349 of his peers participating in commencement at Grambling State University on Friday (Dec. 15). However,… Continue reading GSU VALEDICTORIAN LOOKS AHEAD TO BRIGHT FUTURE
GRAMBLING STATE AWARDS DOCTORAL DEGREES
Seven students set to receive Doctor of Education degrees, highest in school history By GSU Media Bureau Grambling State University’s School of Graduate Studies and Research will make history at the 2017 fall commencement on Friday (Dec. 15) as seven students earn doctorates in developmental education (Ed.D.). The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at the… Continue reading GRAMBLING STATE AWARDS DOCTORAL DEGREES
GSU FRIENDS OF FOOTBALL DONATE $20K
National alumni group dedicated to support Grambling State University continues its support with donation to help students in need By GSU Media Bureau The Grambling Friends of Football has contributed $20,000 to support Grambling State University. The donation was presented to GSU President Rick Gallot at a reception during the Southwestern Athletics Conference weekend of… Continue reading GSU FRIENDS OF FOOTBALL DONATE $20K
REGENTS APPROVE GSU PURSUIT OF CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM
Grambling State president says cybersecurity presents great opportunity for students, fulfills future employment needs By GSU Media Bureau The Louisiana Board of Regents on Monday gave Grambling State University the green light to proceed with plans to establish the first undergraduate cybersecurity degree program in the state. The Regents unanimously approved GSU’s Letter of Intent… Continue reading REGENTS APPROVE GSU PURSUIT OF CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM
GSU’s FALL 2017 COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES
GSU’s FALL 2017 COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES More than 350 students are expected to graduate during the Grambling State University (GSU) fall 2017 commencement exercises at 10 a.m. Central, 11 a. m. Eastern, on December 15, 2017, in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center in Grambling. The university will award 268 bachelor’s degrees, 95 master’s degrees and… Continue reading GSU’s FALL 2017 COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES
GSU VIDEO WINNERS WALK AWAY WITH THE $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Students from California and Texas win first place contest with a creative, student-focused look at Grambling State By Stephanie Lindsey/GSU Media Bureau This year’s Grambling State University Student Recruitment Video Contest urged students to address the theme “Why I Chose GSU.” Several student teams submitted videos showcasing love for GSU. Coming out on top and earning… Continue reading GSU VIDEO WINNERS WALK AWAY WITH THE $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
CLERGY, GSU JOIN TO IMPROVE OUACHITA PARISH
Grambling State students will gain valuable professional experiences as they help the community flood recovery By GSU Media Bureau Grambling State University and clergy from Monroe, Louisiana, have formed a joint partnership to help train GSU students become strong career professionals as they assist with the long term flood recovery in Ouachita Parish. During a… Continue reading CLERGY, GSU JOIN TO IMPROVE OUACHITA PARISH
GRAMBLING STATE’S PONTON INDUCTED INTO SWAC HALL
Recognized by Southwestern Athletic Conference for his performance as a student-athlete at Southern in Baton Rouge, Ponton is pleased with GramFam love By JASMINE HARRIS/GSU Media Bureau HOUSTON — David “Rusty” Ponton can be found running from one side of Grambling State University’s campus to another, always on a mission for students. On Saturdays in… Continue reading GRAMBLING STATE’S PONTON INDUCTED INTO SWAC HALL
GRAMBLING STATE STUDENT WINS SCHOLARSHIP
Transfer student awarded third place for essay By DERRICK JOHNSON/GSU Media Bureau Jasmine Mitchell, a junior biology major from Chicago, Illinois., recently was presented a $500 Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Scholarship. The 21-year-old transfer student from Spelman College, is in her first year at Grambling State University and she won the third place… Continue reading GRAMBLING STATE STUDENT WINS SCHOLARSHIP