Graduation Candidate Arhonda Smith Shares Her Story of Overcoming a Stroke While Earning Her Degree GRAMBLING, La. – December 12, 2019 – Grambling State criminal justice major, Arhonda Smith knew something wasn’t right when she suddenly couldn’t walk without staggering the morning of December 3, 2018. After receiving emergency medical attention, Smith learned she had… Continue reading Grambling State Student Overcomes Paralysis to Walk Across Graduation Stage December 13, 2019
Month: December 2019
Grambling State University Names Two Valedictorians for the Class of Fall 2019
Tionna Baker and Mustapha Yoosuf-Akinlaja to Receive Highest Honors at December 13 Commencement GRAMBLING, La. – December 12, 2019 – Grambling State University is proud to announce the position of highest GPA for the Fall 2019 graduating class is held by two students, Tionna L. Baker and Mustapha Yoosuf-Akinlaja. The two will be honored as… Continue reading Grambling State University Names Two Valedictorians for the Class of Fall 2019
Grambling State Wins Bayou Classic BizTech Challenge for the Second Consecutive Year
Student Team Develops App Concept for $7,500 Prize in Technology Business Model Competition GRAMBLING, La – December 3, 2019 – Three Grambling State students took home $7,500 cash prize at the 2019 Bayou Classic BizTech Challenge, a competition presented by Louisiana Economic Development. The competition give students the opportunity to present a technology-based business plan… Continue reading Grambling State Wins Bayou Classic BizTech Challenge for the Second Consecutive Year
Grambling State Appoints Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost
Board Approves Dr. Connie Walton to Lead Accreditation and More as the University’s Academic Leader GRAMBLING, La. – December 9, 2019 – Following a national search, Grambling State University has announced that Interim Provost Dr. Connie Walton has been appointed to the role of Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost.
Grambling State Partnership with Edward VIA Offers Fast Track to Doctor of Osteopathy
High Achieving Minority Students to Enter Med School as Sophomore Rocovich Scholars GRAMBLING, La – December 10, 2019 – Today, Grambling State University announced the signing of a memorandum of under standing (MOU) with Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) ensuring future opportunities for minority students to advance in the medical field.
Grambling State University Fall 2019 Commencement Information
GRAMBLING, LA – Grambling State University, a National leading producer of African-American Computer Science graduates, will celebrate its Fall 2019 Commencement Ceremonies Friday, December 13, 2019 at 10 a.m. in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Commencement will be keynoted by Shreveport’s Mayor, Adrian Perkins. Members of the media are encouraged to RSVP to mediarelations@gram.edu to attend. EVENT INFORMATION WHO: … Continue reading Grambling State University Fall 2019 Commencement Information
Grambling State Announces $6.65 Million Three-Year Fundraising Campaign Total
Bring It Home Campaign Generates Millions Toward Student and University Advancement GRAMBLING, La – December 3, 2019 – Grambling State University has completed one of the largest fundraising campaigns in the institution’s history with $6,655,435 raised over the course of three years. Generous portions of the sum were donated by alumni and major donors such… Continue reading Grambling State Announces $6.65 Million Three-Year Fundraising Campaign Total