Category: events

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

GSU Women Win: Three Grambling State Women and an Alumnus Win Black Engineer of the Year Awards

Three women students and one alumnus of Grambling State University took home top honors at this year’s Black Engineer of the Year Awards in Washington, DC. Arlanda Nunsett, Faith Pittman, and Niana Celestine were rewarded for their excellence in community service, student leadership, and academic achievement. About BEYA

ESPN to Hire Grambling State Student Reporter – Rhoden Fellowship 2019-20

  ESPN is on the hunt for its next HBCU-grown star reporter.  Through its  Rhoden Fellows Initiative, one student storyteller will have the opportunity to cover the NCAA Final Four;  the NFL Combine and Draft; and more of America’s top sporting events. Apply Now Grambling State University students are encouraged to apply now at https://jobs.espncareers.com/job/bristol/espn-rhoden-fellowship-2019-2020/5216/10958904

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:

CNN’s Bakari Sellers to Keynote Grambling State Black History Convocation

Campus Welcomes CNN Commentator and Nation’s Youngest Elected Legislator in History GRAMBLING, LA – January 24, 2019 – Today, Grambling State University announced CNN Commentator and history-making South Carolina Legislator, Bakari Sellers will keynote the University’s Black History Convocation at 11:00 a.m. on February 19, 2019. Sellers, an HBCU graduate, is well-known for making history in… Continue reading CNN’s Bakari Sellers to Keynote Grambling State Black History Convocation

Gov. Edwards Announces Technology Agreement With Grambling State

University will join LED in implementing $1.2 million initiative in computer science, cybersecurity GRAMBLING, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards joined Grambling State University President Rick Gallot and Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson to sign a $1.2 million Memorandum of Understanding which will advance technology careers for Grambling State students.

Impact Update: How Public Service Commission Investment Continues Impact at Grambling State

$462,000 Energy Grant Opportunity Grows Campus Opportunity for Student Impact This week, Louisiana’s Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell Awarded  $750,000 in energy efficiency grants, including $462,508 for initiatives at Grambling State. “Energy Efficiency is a cost-effective way to reduce energy costs, improve building comfort and preserve our environment,” Campbell said. “Every dollar that our local… Continue reading Impact Update: How Public Service Commission Investment Continues Impact at Grambling State

From GSU Tigers: Hill Records Second Career Quadruple-Double

From GSUTigers.com |GRAMBLING, La. | Shakyla Hill etched her name in the college women’s basketball record books on Saturday afternoon as the Grambling State University women’s basketball team rolled past Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 77-57, in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.   Hill posted her second career quadruple-double, a feat never… Continue reading From GSU Tigers: Hill Records Second Career Quadruple-Double