Grambling, La. – March 24, 2023 – Grambling State University engineering graduate Ken Lear will serve as keynote speaker during Honors Day Convocation on Thursday, April 13 at 1 p.m. inside the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. As Vice President for Real Estate for AT&T, Lear oversees a large corporate portfolio consisting of more… Continue reading GSU Alumnus and AT&T VP Ken Lear to serve as keynote for Honors Convocation
Former Grambling State Standout and Basketball Hall of Famer Willis Reed Passes Away
March 21, 2023 – GRAMBLING, La. – Grambling State University was saddened to learn of the passing of Willis Reed, a former Grambling State basketball star, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and College Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee. “The Grambling State University family is saddened by the loss of Willis Reed. He… Continue reading Former Grambling State Standout and Basketball Hall of Famer Willis Reed Passes Away
Former baseball coach Wilbert Ellis celebrated for jersey retirement
March 16, 2023 – Choudrant, La. – Former Grambling State baseball coach and Baseball Coaches of America Hall of Famer Wilbert Ellis was celebrated with a reception held in his honor at Squire Creek Country Club in Choudrant on Thursday night. Ellis’ No. 31 jersey and the No. 30 jersey of former Grambling State… Continue reading Former baseball coach Wilbert Ellis celebrated for jersey retirement
Engineering Day inspires high school students to Imagine the impossible
March 15, 2023 – Grambling State University’s (GSU) Department of Engineering Technology recently held its High School Day with students from regional high schools attending the event to learn more about GSU and what its engineering technology program has to offer. “In recent years we’ve had as many as 170 students from high schools within… Continue reading Engineering Day inspires high school students to Imagine the impossible
Cronkite School partners with Grambling State University to research emergency management resources at HBCUs
The Cronkite School, in partnership with the Department of Mass Communication at Grambling State University, are recipients of a FEMA grant to assess emergency management resources and needs at the nation’s 103 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The research grant, awarded by FEMA’s National Training and Education Division/Higher Education Program, examines real world… Continue reading Cronkite School partners with Grambling State University to research emergency management resources at HBCUs
Adidas announces extension of partnership with GSU
By Rashad Grove Adidas, a global leader in the sports apparel industry, has announced a 5-year extension of its partnership with Grambling State University (GSU). Marking the renewed partnership, the Tigers debuted the officially licensed Grambling State University x D.O.N. Issue #4 sneaker’s exclusive colorway at the HBCU Classic during the 2023… Continue reading Adidas announces extension of partnership with GSU
Attorney urges Criminal Justice majors to make a difference during Black History Month event
Social injustice in the criminal justice system was the subject matter Thursday morning as Grambling State University’s Criminal Justice Department presented a program titled “Hands Up! Don’t Shoot” as part of GSU’s observance of Black History Month. The keynote speaker for the event held in the Floyd Sandle Theatre in the Conrad Hutchinson Performing Arts… Continue reading Attorney urges Criminal Justice majors to make a difference during Black History Month event
Black History Month Convocation speaker encourages students to win in life
Keynote speaker Jerry Baldwin, pastor of New Living Word Ministries in Ruston, Louisiana, urged Grambling State University students to “wake up” as he highlighted GSU’s Black History Month Convocation Thursday morning at T.H. Harris Auditorium. After being introduced by Student Government Association President Ja’Quel Brooks, Baldwin opened his speech saying he was taking his… Continue reading Black History Month Convocation speaker encourages students to win in life
NBRPA announces Legends HBCU Scholarship Program
CHICAGO, Ill. February 14, 2023 — The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) today announced the opening of the 2023-2024 Legends HBCU Scholarship — a scholarship fund and scholars program for undergraduate students attending HBCUs across the country. This Legends HBCU Scholarship is the latest program from the NBRPA’s Legends Care initiative and will become… Continue reading NBRPA announces Legends HBCU Scholarship Program
Grambling State receives $2.2M grant to boost broadband services
Grambling, La. – February 13, 2023 – A $2.2 grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will help more than 1,000 Grambling State University students receive improved on-campus broadband services. The funding, which will cover a two-year period, will help provide reliable and fast Wi-Fi and internet service in all campus buildings… Continue reading Grambling State receives $2.2M grant to boost broadband services