Ellis Holds Free Baseball Clinic for Local Kids

Around 140 boys and girls ages 4-16 learned about baseball basics, as well as some important life lessons, during the free sixth annual Wilbert Ellis Baseball Clinic held July 26 at Frazier Field in Ruston. “The camp was a real success,” said Wilbert Ellis, former head baseball coach at Grambling State University. “It’s always a… Continue reading Ellis Holds Free Baseball Clinic for Local Kids

GSU Alumnae to Publish Children’s Book about Grambling’s History

By E’Vonne Gipson Kimberly Monroe wrote her first book entitled “Homecoming in Tiger Land” to give back to the university and shed light on the importance of reading as a child. “It’s a work in progress, but I have stayed persistent and positive,” Monroe said. ”I’ve always wanted to write a book, but I didn’t… Continue reading GSU Alumnae to Publish Children’s Book about Grambling’s History

Grambling Alumni Begin Scholarship in Honor of Brother Killed During Vietnam War

Anyone who knew Perry Thompson would say he was a good man. The New Iberia native was a protective older brother who watched out for his little brother, served his country and dreamed of playing football for legendary Coach Eddie Robinson at Grambling State University. Perry Thompson graduated from Jonas Henderson High School in 1967… Continue reading Grambling Alumni Begin Scholarship in Honor of Brother Killed During Vietnam War

“Small Investments Build Stronger Lives”

  By Willie D. Larkin, Ph.D. President, Grambling State University Honoring History After accepting the position of ninth president of Grambling State University, I was shocked, and, at the same time, saddened to learn that alumni were giving less than one percent. Tragically, this fact was even more discouraging and disconcerting given that Grambling has such a rich, prestigious and honorable history.… Continue reading “Small Investments Build Stronger Lives”

“ONE GRAMBLING: Honoring History, Keeping Promises, and Fulfilling Dreams”

Greetings Grambling Family: It is with a sense of humility that I enter into these legendary halls of greatness at Grambling State University. I am feeling an unparalleled kinship to the founder, President Charles P. Adams. He arrived from Tuskegee in response to a request from a group of farmers, who had a vision for… Continue reading “ONE GRAMBLING: Honoring History, Keeping Promises, and Fulfilling Dreams”

Grambling Graduate Dreams of Eliminating Disparities in Healthcare for African Americans

Daniel Nwachokor has dreamed of becoming a physician his entire life. His parents remember him being an inquisitive child that was fascinated with science and health. He was routinely the first student to submit a project at the school science fair. As Nwachokor prepared to enter high school, his passion for medicine grew, and he… Continue reading Grambling Graduate Dreams of Eliminating Disparities in Healthcare for African Americans

Dear Gram-Fam:

This past weekend was amazing!  Both the Grambling University National Alumni Association and the iconic Grambling Legends came home to GSU.  It was a busy and exciting weekend on campus. Although the attendance for the GUNAA National Alumni Convention was not as large as I would have liked to see, the alums present were excited… Continue reading Dear Gram-Fam: