Improving campus safety is an ongoing and active effort at Grambling State University. We are grateful for the support of the City of Grambling, the City of Ruston, our Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana State Police for the immediate and continuous support in our campus safety efforts.
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From President Rick Gallot – Statement October 18, 2019 Safety Incident
Our goal at Grambling State University is to provide a safe, enjoyable environment for our students. To help in this effort, we will work with our student life and campus safety teams to grow our policies and procedures to better accommodate our student body.
Safety Update: On-Campus Incident, October 18, 2019
In the early morning of October 18, 2019, at approximately 1:30 AM, Grambling State University authorities responded to an in-door firearm discharge at the Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center on Grambling State University’s campus. Two (2) individuals, one non-student and one police officer, were transported to North Louisiana Medical Center to receive care for injuries. Officers on the scene report that witnesses report a suspect fled… Continue reading Safety Update: On-Campus Incident, October 18, 2019
Grambling State Hires New Chief of Police, Jerry Melton
Veteran Officer and Security Professional to Lead University Police Department GRAMBLING, LA — October 3, 2019 – Today, Grambling State University officials announced Jerry Melton has been appointed the institution’s new Chief of the University Police Department, taking over for the Interim Chief Dr. Quentin Holmes who will continue to support the Division of Operations… Continue reading Grambling State Hires New Chief of Police, Jerry Melton
Emergency Closure – 3pm, Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Grambling State University Operations will close today at 3:00pm. All classes are cancelled and office are closed to address today’s power interruption. Maintenance personnel are onsite. Please follow @grambling1901 for updates.
Dr. Quentin Holmes Named Chief of Police at Grambling State University
Former Monroe, LA Chief to serve as interim head of University Police and special advisor for public safety GRAMBLING, LA – August 9, 2019 – Today, Grambling State University officials announced that Dr. Quentin Holmes has been appointed the institution’s new Interim Chief of the University Police Department and Special Advisor to the COO for… Continue reading Dr. Quentin Holmes Named Chief of Police at Grambling State University
From President Gallot: On the Injury of Our Student-Athlete, Darrell Clark
On behalf of the entire Grambling State University family, our thoughts and prayers are with our student Darrell Clark and his family.
From President Rick Gallot: Statement on North Louisiana’s Severe Weather Events
The hands and hearts of the Grambling State University community go out to our staff, students, and neighbors at Louisiana Tech in response to this week’s severe weather events. We will work closely with Dr. Guice and his team to assess and respond to the coming needs of our students and campuses. Our impacted students… Continue reading From President Rick Gallot: Statement on North Louisiana’s Severe Weather Events
CAUTION – FLOOD ALERT: Grambling State University & Surrounding Areas
Grambling State University’s campus and surrounding areas are currently experiencing severe rains and flooding. For safety emergencies, please call (318) 274-2222. Follow http://twitter.com/grambling1901 for updates. As inclement weather is expected to continue through Sunday night, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to avoid high-water areas and remain alert when driving; especially when approaching submerged roadways.… Continue reading CAUTION – FLOOD ALERT: Grambling State University & Surrounding Areas
Safety Update – Grambling State University Incident | March 7, 2019 – Gun Incident On Campus (Updated)
Update as of 11:55 a.m.