GRAMBLING, La. — February 3, 2023 — Multiplatinum recording artist, actor, and entrepreneur, Earl “E-40” Stevens expanded his philanthropic reach with a $100,000 donation to Grambling State University. The funds will benefit the Music department, the World Famed Tiger Marching Band, and the upkeep of the newly installed recording studio, which has been named in… Continue reading Multiplatinum recording artist ‘E-40’ donates $100,000 to GSU to benefit music department, sound recording studio
Author: Thomas Boatright
Former Grambling hoops great Hershell West dies at 82
By T. Scott Boatright Former Grambling College (now known as Grambling State University) basketball great Hershell West passed away Monday, Jan. 30 in his hometown of Rayville, La., following a short illness. West, who played basketball at Eula D. Britton High School in his hometown of Rayville and won the Louisiana State AA Championship… Continue reading Former Grambling hoops great Hershell West dies at 82
GSU targets ‘gateway to greatness’ in Omaha, Nebraska
The city of Omaha, Nebraska, is known for being the “Gateway to the West.” For Grambling State University (GSU), it could soon also become known as a “Gateway to Greatness.” GSU President Rick Gallot, GSU Vice President for University Advancement and Innovation Melanie Jones, and College of Business lecturer Susan B. Wiley recently… Continue reading GSU targets ‘gateway to greatness’ in Omaha, Nebraska
Entergy Solutions Awards $75,000 in Financial Incentives to Grambling State University for Energy-Saving Projects
Grambling, La. – November 9, 2022 – Entergy Solutions awarded $75,000 in financial incentives to Grambling State University (GSU) for completing energy efficiency upgrades across seven buildings that will lead to significantly reduced electric consumption. These projects will result in GSU saving over 661,000 kilowatt-hours and reducing electricity costs by more than $50,000 in 2022.… Continue reading Entergy Solutions Awards $75,000 in Financial Incentives to Grambling State University for Energy-Saving Projects
GSU teacher prep program gets high marks from ILA
NEWARK, Del. (Nov. 2, 2022) — Today it was announced that Grambling State University’s M.Ed. Reading Specialist Program earned the International Literacy Association’s (ILA) highest seal of approval: National Recognition With Distinction. Grambling State, located in Louisiana, was initially honored by ILA in 2021 with National Recognition, a recognition signifying a program that adheres to… Continue reading GSU teacher prep program gets high marks from ILA
Grambling State art major debuts painting at Baton Rouge College Exhibition
BATON ROUGE, La. — October 3, 2022 — On Saturday, Grambling State University Art major Itzel Leon debuted a painting titled, “Agua de Mar,” at the College Art Exhibition, presented by Gallery 46 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This art exhibition features the works of undergraduate and graduate art students from multiple colleges and universities in… Continue reading Grambling State art major debuts painting at Baton Rouge College Exhibition
Grambling State Teams with IBM to Address Cybersecurity Talent Shortage
Grambling State will work with IBM to establish a Cybersecurity Leadership Center, giving students and faculty access to IBM training, software multiple cloud environments, and certifications at no cost. Grambling, La. — September 22, 2022 — During the National HBCU Week Conference convened by the U.S. Department of Education and the White House and currently… Continue reading Grambling State Teams with IBM to Address Cybersecurity Talent Shortage
Efforts of alumnus challenged inclusion, developed musicians, inspired thousands
By T. Scott Boatright/University Communications A Grambling State University graduate is set to be honored with “The Ultimate Honor Event” early on Saturday. At noon Saturday, the late Elijah Brimmer Jr., a product of the former Alcee Fortier High School in New Orleans, will have that school’s building, which now houses Lusher Charter School, renamed… Continue reading Efforts of alumnus challenged inclusion, developed musicians, inspired thousands
Mental Health mural rises like phoenix on campus of GSU
By T. Scott Boatright/University Communications Grambling State University has a new Quad Living Learning Community Room located in the old Grambling Laboratory High School building that currently houses the Receiving Department. On Thursday afternoon, the room was the site of the unveiling of an art mural designed by a team effort between GSU’s Department of… Continue reading Mental Health mural rises like phoenix on campus of GSU
GSU’s Call Me MiSTER program holds second annual banquet
By T. Scott Boatright There are officially more MiSTERs at Grambling State University to begin the fall semester. GSU’s Call Me MiSTER program added nine new MiSTERs to its ranks as the second annual Call Me MiSTER Banquet was held Saturday night at the New Living Word School Family Life Center in Ruston. Chancellor Marco… Continue reading GSU’s Call Me MiSTER program holds second annual banquet