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

Grambling Presidential Search Committee advances six semifinalists

The Grambling State University Presidential Search Committee has selected six semifinalists to interview for the school’s top post.  “I am pleased with the impressive talent and diverse experience demonstrated by our applicants,” Committee Chair and System President Rick Gallot said. “We eagerly anticipate meeting the candidates on campus in the coming weeks and recommending finalists… Continue reading Grambling Presidential Search Committee advances six semifinalists

Grambling State to remain closed through January 17 amidst wintry forecast

GRAMBLING, La. – January 14, 2024 – Out of an abundance of caution, campus will remain closed through Wednesday, January 17 amidst forecasted wintry conditions. All classes (online, in person, hybrid) will be canceled during this time. Operations and classes are expected to resume on Thursday, January 18, 2024. According to the National Weather Service,… Continue reading Grambling State to remain closed through January 17 amidst wintry forecast

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Buffalo Bills Assistant Head Coach Eric Washington continues investment in alma mater with $51,500 donation

Donation to benefit GAP Scholarship fund   Grambling, La. – January 11, 2024 – Buffalo Bills assistant head coach/defensive line coach Eric Washington is all about producing positive results.   Whether it’s showing his love for his team on a football field or the love of his college alma mater — Grambling State University —… Continue reading Buffalo Bills Assistant Head Coach Eric Washington continues investment in alma mater with $51,500 donation

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Board appoints Walton Interim President of Grambling

The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System’s Executive Committee appointed Dr. Connie Walton as interim president of Grambling State University at today’s meeting. Dr. Walton currently serves as the institution’s provost and vice president for academic affairs and has worked at Grambling for more than 30 years. She earned her Ph.D. in… Continue reading Board appoints Walton Interim President of Grambling

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Fall 2023 commencement speaker encourages graduates to remain determined to realize their destiny

Grambling, La. – December 15, 2023 – Keynote speaker Eric Kelly talked about determination, destiny, and creating a unique pace for success Friday morning as he served as keynote speaker during Grambling State University’s Fall 2023 Commencement Exercises in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.   In his current position, Kelly oversees a portfolio of… Continue reading Fall 2023 commencement speaker encourages graduates to remain determined to realize their destiny

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Grambling State and SUSLA sign MOU to create seamless transfer pipeline for engineering technology majors

  Grambling, La. – December 12, 2023 – Grambling State University (GSU) President Rick Gallot signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between GSU’s Department of Engineering Technology and Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) Tuesday morning inside the Grambling Hall Auditorium.   This MOU will serve as an agreement between both institutions to facilitate the articulation… Continue reading Grambling State and SUSLA sign MOU to create seamless transfer pipeline for engineering technology majors

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Family and Consumer Sciences department garners $2M DOE grant to support child development center, parent resource hub

Grambling, La. – December 8, 2023 – The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Grambling State University (GSU) has been named as a recipient of a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education that will benefit university students in need of childcare while they attend classes.   Known as the Child Care… Continue reading Family and Consumer Sciences department garners $2M DOE grant to support child development center, parent resource hub

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Family of Zaria Griffith donates $10,000 to create endowment in her memory

  New Orleans, La. – Grambling State University (GSU) senior Zaria Griffith was preparing to graduate in the fall of 2021 with a degree in biology when she tragically lost her life in a Thanksgiving evening car accident about an hour south of campus.   Griffith received a tremendous standing ovation during that Fall 2021… Continue reading Family of Zaria Griffith donates $10,000 to create endowment in her memory