Baton Rouge, La. – October 25, 2023 – During a special meeting, the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to appoint Richard J. Gallot, Jr., JD as the next President and CEO of the University of Louisiana System. The first Gramblinite and second African American appointed to the position, Gallot will begin his new role January… Continue reading Grambling State President Rick Gallot hopeful, honored by UL System appointment

New Orleans pediatrician Janet Duncan is simply driven.   Driven in her dedication to her job. Driven in her work to make a community a better and healthier place to live.   And especially driven in her dedication and love for her collegiate alma mater, Grambling State University, where she is now in a driver’s… Continue reading Dr. Janet Barnes named Chair of Grambling University Foundation

Larry Payne grew up in north Louisiana before enjoying a majorly successful career in the energy industry, but it was the years he spent as a student at Grambling State University (GSU) that made one of the biggest impacts on his life.   Now a retired 38-year career in the energy industry, Payne is still… Continue reading Retired energy executive gives $10,000 to benefit alma mater, continue legacy of philanthropy

Grambling, La. – May 12, 2023 – Nearly 40 years after his days as a Grambling State University student, the rapper known as “E-40” finally walked across the stage Friday morning to receive a diploma during Spring 2023 Commencement Exercises at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Earl “E-40” Stevens, a multiplatinum recording artist, actor,… Continue reading Multiplatinum recording artist and entrepreneur Earl “E-40” Stevens awarded honorary Doctor of Music degree

Grambling, La. – March 29, 2023 – In the late 1980s, Eric Washington gave his all as a member of the football team as well as working toward graduation as an education major at Grambling State University.    These days Washington is giving back to the sport of football as a 16-year NFL coaching veteran… Continue reading Buffalo Bills Assistant Coach, GSU alum Eric Washington donates $30K for GAP Scholarship Fund

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

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