Dr. Ellen Smiley to Continue Focus as Dean of the Earl Lester Cole Honors College

President names Dr. Connie Walton Interim Provost Effective May 11, 2019 GRAMBLING, LA – March 26, 2019 – Today, Dr. Ellen Smiley announced that she will resign her post as provost of Grambling State University and focus on her work as Dean of the Earl Lester Cole Honors College at the close of the current… Continue reading Dr. Ellen Smiley to Continue Focus as Dean of the Earl Lester Cole Honors College

Women’s History Month Schedule for Grambling State University

Campus and community host leadership training, convocation, and more Grambling State University’s month-long Women’s History celebration “We Are Magic” will include a lineup of VIP guests that include Louisiana entrepreneurs, nationally-known activists, and campus-wide cultural events. The campus and north Louisiana community are invited to visit gram.edu/calendar or download the University’s new mobile app to stay… Continue reading Women’s History Month Schedule for Grambling State University

2019 Internship: Coca-Cola “Pay it Forward” Connects HBCU Students with HR, Communications, and Accounting Experience

Applications are open now for Coca-Cola UNITED’s ‘Pay It Forward’ Internship. The opportunity offers students from any major a week-long expenses-paid internship and $1,000 to use towards school expenses. Grambling State University students are encouraged to apply now at https://cocacolaunited.com/coca-cola-united-pay-it-forward-internship-application.

ESPN to Hire Grambling State Student Reporter – Rhoden Fellowship 2019-20

  ESPN is on the hunt for its next HBCU-grown star reporter.  Through its  Rhoden Fellows Initiative, one student storyteller will have the opportunity to cover the NCAA Final Four;  the NFL Combine and Draft; and more of America’s top sporting events. Apply Now Grambling State University students are encouraged to apply now at https://jobs.espncareers.com/job/bristol/espn-rhoden-fellowship-2019-2020/5216/10958904

Impact Update: How Public Service Commission Investment Continues Impact at Grambling State

$462,000 Energy Grant Opportunity Grows Campus Opportunity for Student Impact This week, Louisiana’s Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell Awarded  $750,000 in energy efficiency grants, including $462,508 for initiatives at Grambling State. “Energy Efficiency is a cost-effective way to reduce energy costs, improve building comfort and preserve our environment,” Campbell said. “Every dollar that our local… Continue reading Impact Update: How Public Service Commission Investment Continues Impact at Grambling State

New Library Leadership at Grambling State: Adrienne C. Webber, Dean of the Digital Library and Learning Commons

In January 2019, Grambling State University brought on its first Dean of the Digital Library and Learning Commons, Adrienne C. Webber. Webber brings to the University 29 years of professional experience with more than 21 years of expertise managing library and information innovation.

GSU Alumna Dana Williams, Ph.D. Appointed As Interim Dean Of Howard’s Graduate School

WASHINGTON – January 30, 2019 – Howard University has appointed Dana Williams, Ph.D., as the Interim Dean of the Howard University Graduate School. Williams serves as the chair of the Department of English and a professor of African American literature. She received her bachelor of arts degree in English from Grambling State University and her… Continue reading GSU Alumna Dana Williams, Ph.D. Appointed As Interim Dean Of Howard’s Graduate School

Grambling State University Celebrates Black History Month 2019

Campus and community host CNN’s Bakari Sellers, Eddie G. Robinson 100th Birthday Celebration, and More GRAMBLING, LA – January 24, 2019 – Grambling State University’s month-long Black History celebration will include a long lineup of VIP guests that include CNN’s Bakari Sellers and campus-wide cultural events. The campus and north Louisiana community are invited to… Continue reading Grambling State University Celebrates Black History Month 2019

A Leg Up for Law School: Grambling State Partners with University of Iowa College of Law

While the number of lawyers in America continues to grow,the share of African-American lawyers hasn’t changed in more than six years according to the American Bar Association. Now, Grambling State University is partnering with the University of Iowa College of Law to prepare and grow the next generation of black lawyers. “From Thurgood Marshall to… Continue reading A Leg Up for Law School: Grambling State Partners with University of Iowa College of Law

GSU Spotlight: 5,500 Miles to Graduation – Grambling State’s Fall 2018 Top Graduate

Valedictorian, Coulibaly, Graduates with Top Honors After 3 Years Away From Home The Fall 2018 valedictorian for Grambling State University celebrates not only academic success, but also a one-of-a-kind journey on this fall’s graduation stage. Ms. Lala Aicha Coulibaly will graduate this fall with a 3.91 cumulative GPA, majoring in computer science, and with fluency… Continue reading GSU Spotlight: 5,500 Miles to Graduation – Grambling State’s Fall 2018 Top Graduate