Author: Thomas Boatright
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
Read MoreNBRPA 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
Read MoreMultiplatinum recording artist ‘E-40’ donates $100,000 to GSU to benefit music department, sound recording studio
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
Read MoreFormer 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
Read MoreGSU 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
Read MoreEntergy 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
Read MoreGSU 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
Read MoreGrambling 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
Read MoreGrambling 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,
Read MoreEfforts 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
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