Hey GramFam! It’s our favorite time of year. Homecoming 2018 season is here! Follow this post and the links and album below to track the flyers, news, and latest events for Homecoming 2018: Recent News: Grambling State Hosts National Recording Artists & BET/Atlantic Records Access Granted Finalé for Homecoming Schedule Updates:
Category: alumni
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
GSU Spotlight: STEM Innovation & Her Grambling Start – Cherie Kirkland #BringItHome2018
Cherie Kirkland’s career technology and leadership has included work for some of America’s largest brand names including IBM, The Weather Channel, and Cox Automotive. She credits much of her experience with her Grambling State start. Check out Cherie’s story on her journey to Grambling State and the importance of STEM education at HBCUs today.
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
GSU Students Get “Real World” STEM Education at the NASA Stennis Science Center
Grambling State University would like to congratulate the Grambling Students (Keyara Bowser, Roynisha James, Chello Middleton, Aubreion Bobb) and their faculty sponsor (Dr. Mary Ghongkedze) who were selected to participate in the MUREP Educator Institute (MEI) held in June at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The Opportunity…Improving K-12 STEM Education
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
Grambling State’s Bring it Home 2018 Kicks Off with $218,000 in Raised in the First Month
This July, Grambling State University’s Bring it Home kicked off with a number of major donations from alumni, staff, and corporate donors raising $218,000 in one month. “It’s amazing to see the strong surge in initial support,” said Marc Newman, Grambling State University’s Vice President for Advancement, Economic Development, and Research. “The impact of every… Continue reading Grambling State’s Bring it Home 2018 Kicks Off with $218,000 in Raised in the First Month
Grambling State Sports Hall of Fame, Alumni Convention, & Fundraising Campaign Kickoff This Week
GSU Alumni, Major Donors and Athletic Legends including Doug Williams and James “Shack” Harris convene to celebrate. GRAMBLING, LA — July 6, 2018 –This week Grambling State President Rick Gallot and City of Grambling Mayor Edward R. Jones will host alumni, major donors, and VIPs including GSU alumni and super bowl MVP Doug Williams to… Continue reading Grambling State Sports Hall of Fame, Alumni Convention, & Fundraising Campaign Kickoff This Week
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?
You’re Invited! Grambling State University Alumni Convention 2018
We’ve got less than 4 weeks left, but it’s not too late to sign up to connect with some of our most dedicated and influential Grambling State alums: Here are three easy steps to make sure you don’t miss out. Step 1: Register Now Register now at https://bit.ly/2JTnKVE Full Conference: $225.00 per attendee (includes registration… Continue reading You’re Invited! Grambling State University Alumni Convention 2018