Category: alumni

New Era of Excellence Crosses $300,000 Raised for Grambling State University

Grambling State Alumni and Friends raised an additional $65,100 to support Presidential Initiatives Since President Gallot’s appointment in 2016, GSU Alumni and long-term supporter James Bradford have organized a dedicated group of supporters and givers to help grow Grambling State. For the third year, this group of more than 100 GSU community members supported the… Continue reading New Era of Excellence Crosses $300,000 Raised for Grambling State University

Ohio State’s Urban Meyer to Keynote Inaugural Grambling State Event

Former Coach to Keynote “Legacy Keepers: Preserving the Eddie Robinson Playbook” March 21 GRAMBLING, LA –March 7, 2019 –The Grambling State University Department of Athletics, in conjunction with the Eddie G. Robinson Museum, announced a very special event in the continuing celebration of what would have been legendary Grambling State University head football coach Eddie… Continue reading Ohio State’s Urban Meyer to Keynote Inaugural Grambling State Event

Making Black History: 4 #GramFam Give Back Through Public Service

One of the core tenants of the Grambling State mission is “striving for excellence.” Daily, across the country thousands of alumni are honoring this call by making impact in sports, technology, and in public service. This Black History Month, Grambling State University celebrates four alumni who are making history in public service:

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 Wins Best HBCU in a Record Five Categories

President Rick Gallot named Best Leader for Second Consecutive Year GRAMBLING, LA — November 15, 2018 — Grambling State University set a new record winning top honors in five categories at the 2018 HBCUGrow LEAD Awards – including recognition for President Rick Gallot in the best leadership category for the second consecutive year. The University… Continue reading Grambling State University Wins Best HBCU in a Record Five Categories

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