Students Rallied, but Legislators voted to Cut Higher Ed Again

  Office of the President Yesterday, while 2,000 college students (Three bus loads from Grambling) from across the state rallied on the steps of the State Capitol pleading to spare their colleges and universities from another budget cut, the House Appropriations Committee voted to cut higher education again.  This is the third cut to Higher… Continue reading Students Rallied, but Legislators voted to Cut Higher Ed Again

Grambling State University Our Priority

Office of the President GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY OUR PRIORITY Dear GSU Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Friends: Since 2008, Louisiana’s higher education system has been under constant pressure to do more with less. Colleges and universities have answered that call with a reduction of programs, faculty, staff and spending. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce ranks… Continue reading Grambling State University Our Priority

Grambling State University Is Fighting for Her Life

By Willie D. Larkin, Ph.D. President Grambling State University Dear Grambling State University Faculty, Students, Staff, Alumni, Friends, and Allies: Grambling State University is fighting for her life.  Yes, I use the gender ‘she’ when referring to our beloved Grambling.  Boats are often referred to as ‘she’.  And countries are also oftentimes referred to as… Continue reading Grambling State University Is Fighting for Her Life

Athletic Director Search Reinstated

Office of the President February 18, 2016 RE: Search for Athletics Director at Grambling State University I have heard your resounding sentiments and enthusiasm regarding the search for the permanent Athletics Director for our university. Acknowledging Grambling State University’s legacy of excellence in athletics and the significance of our athletic programs to the survival of… Continue reading Athletic Director Search Reinstated

Strategic Plan Update

Office of the President February 18, 2016 Dear Members of the GSU Community: Keeping with my promise for complete transparency, this is to inform you that the University’s strategic planning process is still on point. I have just named Drs. Ellen Smiley and Adriel Hilton as Co-Chairs to the Strategic Planning Committee. These two are… Continue reading Strategic Plan Update

Suspension of the Search for Athletics Director at Grambling State University

  Office of the President February 12, 2016 Dear Grambling Family: RE: Suspension of the Search for Athletics Director at Grambling State University After carefully considering all of my options, I have decided to temporarily suspend the search for a new Athletics Director. With all of the uncertainty around the University’s budget, I cannot in… Continue reading Suspension of the Search for Athletics Director at Grambling State University