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

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

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

  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”