Pass the Praxis II, Get Cash

Passing a portion of the PRAXIS® exam just got even sweeter for Master of Education students at Grambling State University. Master of Education students who completed Praxis II: Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications (5543) are eligible for up to a $300.00 award for passing the test.

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

Final Approval: Louisiana’s First Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity to Enroll Cohort in 2019

New Program at Grambling State Receives Greenlight from State Board of Regents GRAMBLING, LA – December 12, 2018 – Today, Grambling State University, Louisiana’s top producer of African-American Computer Science graduates, received final state approval to offer the state’s first Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity in 2019. At a Wednesday, December 12 meeting, the… Continue reading Final Approval: Louisiana’s First Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity to Enroll Cohort in 2019

U.S. Marines Corp Honors Five Grambling State Leaders

2018 Centennial Celebration of Women in the Corps Incorporates Grambling State As a part of this year’s celebration of the centennial anniversary of the first woman member of the Marines; the U.S. Marine Corp acknowledged five women leaders from Grambling State University. As a part of this year’s Bayou Classic and its national broadcast on… Continue reading U.S. Marines Corp Honors Five Grambling State Leaders

Grambling State Students Take Home $10,000 Grand Prize at Bayou Classic Biz Tech Challenge

Grambling State Students Win First and Third Place in Business Startup Competition  GRAMBLING, LA – November 23, 2018 – Two of the three Grambling State University student teams took home more than $10,000 in cash prizes at the 2018 Bayou Classic BizTech Challenge; a competition challenging students to develop a technology-based business plan. GSU participated… Continue reading Grambling State Students Take Home $10,000 Grand Prize at Bayou Classic Biz Tech Challenge

Grambling State Student Entrepreneurs Win $10,000 in Startup Support

BRF’s Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program invests cash and training in GSU’s Golden Pitch Winners This week, seven Grambling State University student entrepreneurs were rewarded more than $10,000 in support for their startups through the Golden Pitch Business Model Competition sponsored by BRF’s Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (EAP). “This competition is helping young innovators hone their business skills… Continue reading Grambling State Student Entrepreneurs Win $10,000 in Startup Support

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