GSU Alumnus Becomes First African American mayor of Alexandria, Louisiana

District 26 State Rep. Jeff Hall made history Tuesday night, becoming the first African American to be elected mayor of Alexandria. Hall, a former Cleco executive, received 53 percent of the vote and beat his closest challenger by more than 2,400 votes. The Grambling State University accounting graduate also worked for the city of Alexandria… Continue reading GSU Alumnus Becomes First African American mayor of Alexandria, Louisiana

Register Today! GSU’s Next High School Day, February 16, 2019

It’s never too early to start the path to become a Tiger! This Spring Grambling State will welcome thousands of families, prospective students, and leaders to its 2019 Spring High School Day – February 16. High School day is a high-energy, day-long opportunity to experience college. Students from high schools across the state and nation… Continue reading Register Today! GSU’s Next High School Day, February 16, 2019

5 Ways to Invest in Grambling State: Radiothon & Day of Giving, Friday, Nov. 2

There are just a few days left to help Grambling State University Bring It Home 2018. No matter how you’d like to give, the 7th Annual Radiothon and Day of Giving is a great time to make your tax-deductible contribution and help our students, faculty, and campus continue to grow. Here are five ways you… Continue reading 5 Ways to Invest in Grambling State: Radiothon & Day of Giving, Friday, Nov. 2

Grambling State Approved to Offer Louisiana’s First Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity

HBCU & Computer Science Leader Receives ULS Board of Supervisors Support for New Fall 2019 Major GRAMBLING, La – October 25, 2018 – Grambling State University, Louisiana’s top producer of African-American Computer Science graduates, has received system approval to offer the state’s first Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity.

GSU Spotlight: 8 Alumni Who Are Helping Grow the Grambling State Legacy

As we celebrate this Founder’s Week, we’d like to say a special thank you to the thousands of alumni who help grow the GSU Legacy through their personal achievements and efforts like Bring it Home. Here are eight alumni whose accomplishments this year helped prove that we really are “The Place Where Everybody is Somebody:”  “It’s… Continue reading GSU Spotlight: 8 Alumni Who Are Helping Grow the Grambling State Legacy

Shannon Frank Reeves, Sr. Appointed Director of Alumni Affairs

Grambling State University hires Alumnus to Join Institutional Advancement Team GRAMBLING, LA – September 13, 2018  – Grambling State University President Rick Gallot today announced the appointment of alumnus and California native Shannon Frank Reeves, Sr. as its Director of Alumni Affairs. Reeves has over 30 years of experience in non-profit executive management, government affairs, economic… Continue reading Shannon Frank Reeves, Sr. Appointed Director of Alumni Affairs

Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed to host Coffee Forum at Grambling State

Faculty-Student Roundtable to Feature Top Louisiana Higher Education Official Louisiana’s new Commissioner of Higher Education Kim Hunter Reed will host a face-to-face forum with students, faculty, and education leaders on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, at 7:30 a.m. on the campus of Grambling State University. The forum, one stop on a two-day North Louisiana tour, is part of… Continue reading Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed to host Coffee Forum at Grambling State

Why Help Grambling State University Bring it Home?

By Marc Newman, VP of Institutional Advancement, Research, and Economic Development Last year’s Bring it Home fundraising campaign garnered a headline-making $1.2 million in support. While the numbers are impressive, the real power of the investment that our alumni, community members, and corporate partners have made will be felt for generations. Here’s a short recap… Continue reading Why Help Grambling State University Bring it Home?