Tech CEO encourages students to be brave during Entrepreneur in Residence event

  Grambling, La. – November 9, 2023 – Entrepreneurship is a risk, but sometimes it’s important to be brave.   That was the overall message brought by Kimberly Penn, who appeared Thursday at a midday program sponsored by Grambling State University’s College of Business and Office of Student Affairs in the Betty Smith Nursing Building… Continue reading Tech CEO encourages students to be brave during Entrepreneur in Residence event

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UL System announces Grambling State University Presidential Search Committee and Initial Meeting

  University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors Chair Liz Pierre is announcing the Grambling State University Presidential Search Committee. The group is responsible for reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and recommending finalists for the presidency. The finalists will ultimately be interviewed and a president selected by the full UL System Board of Supervisors. “President Gallot’s… Continue reading UL System announces Grambling State University Presidential Search Committee and Initial Meeting

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Eric Kelly to serve as keynote speaker for Fall 2023 Commencement

Eric Kelly, Chairman/CEO of multiple technology companies, will serve as the keynote speaker for Grambling State University’s Fall 2023 Commencement Exercises to be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 15 in the Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. In his current position, Kelly oversees a portfolio of technology companies comprised of Overland Tandberg, a global Hybrid Cloud… Continue reading Eric Kelly to serve as keynote speaker for Fall 2023 Commencement

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College of Business to continue Entrepreneur in Residence series with Kimberly Penn

Kimberly Penn, president of Webtropolis and founder/CEO of Professor Drones, will visit Grambling State University on Thursday, November 9, as the inaugural “Entrepreneur in Residence” series continues.   A lecture sponsored by the College of Business and Office of Student Affairs will begin at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in the auditorium of the Betty… Continue reading College of Business to continue Entrepreneur in Residence series with Kimberly Penn

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Hampton President encourages legacy, leadership during Founder’s Convocation event

Grambling, La. – November 1, 2023 – Remembering legacy while creating leadership skills was the primary message presented by keynote speaker Lieutenant General (LTG) Darrell K. Williams (U.S. Army retired) during Grambling State University’s Founder’s Day Convocation held Wednesday morning inside the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Williams, the president of Hampton University, has four… Continue reading Hampton President encourages legacy, leadership during Founder’s Convocation event

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Hampton University President to serve as keynote speaker for Founder’s Convocation

Grambling, La. – October 25, 2023 – Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, who serves as president of Hampton University, will be the keynote speaker for Founder’s Day Convocation as Grambling State University prepares to celebrate its annual 122nd Founder’s Celebration. The Convocation is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, inside the… Continue reading Hampton University President to serve as keynote speaker for Founder’s Convocation

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Port City Classic Weekend features Roland Martin, 5 HBCU Presidents, D. L. Hughley and more

11.17.23 —- MOBILE, Ala. — The Port City Classic (PCC) is the ultimate “party with a purpose” combining entertainment, education, and celebration of African American culture.  A schedule of events has been released which includes national, state and local leaders. The football game features the Alabama State University Hornets and the Grambling State University Tigers.  … Continue reading Port City Classic Weekend features Roland Martin, 5 HBCU Presidents, D. L. Hughley and more

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Panelists tout continued self development, alignment with purpose at Candid Conversations event

Grambling, La. – October 16, 2023 – Knowing who you are and what you have to offer, and always continuing to develop seemed to be the consensus message presented by a panel of four college recruiters as Grambling State University (GSU) presented “A Candid Conversation About Careers and Opportunities.” The event, presented by the Center for… Continue reading Panelists tout continued self development, alignment with purpose at Candid Conversations event

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Grambling State to celebrate inaugural cohort of Distinguished 10 alumni with awards ceremony

GRAMBLING, La. – October 11, 2023 – The Center for Career and Professional Development at Grambling State University will celebrate its inaugural class of Distinguished 10 Award honorees in the Black and Gold Room of the Favrot Student Union on Friday, October 13 at 11:30 a.m. A new addition to Homecoming festivities, the Distinguished 10… Continue reading Grambling State to celebrate inaugural cohort of Distinguished 10 alumni with awards ceremony

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Grambling State Homecoming set to begin October 8

The celebration will commence at Grambling State University as the 2023 Homecoming Week begins this Sunday. With the theme, “Tiger Records: The Capital of Culture, activities will run from Oct. 8 – 15 with a plethora of events for students, alumni, and supporters alike. It all begins Sunday with a 6 p.m. Gospel Explosion Concert… Continue reading Grambling State Homecoming set to begin October 8

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