Record-Breaking Growth Includes Retention Progress and Diverse Student Population GRAMBLING, LA.– Sept. 16, 2019 – Today, Grambling State University announced its fifth consecutive annual increase in student enrollment; reaching a seven-year enrollment high with 5,232 students enrolled for Fall 2019 semester.
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MSNBC’s Sophia A. Nelson to Keynote Grambling State’s Constitution Day Convocation
Campus Welcomes Pulitzer-Prize Nominated National News Commentator and Political Trailblazer Grambling, LA – September 10, 2019 – Today, Grambling State University announced MSNBC’s Sophia A. Nelson will keynote the Constitution Day Convocation to be held at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center on September 17, 2019 at 11 a.m. Nelson is the first African-American… Continue reading MSNBC’s Sophia A. Nelson to Keynote Grambling State’s Constitution Day Convocation
Women Breaking Barriers: Grambling State Alumnae Help Raise Funds for Bring It Home
Women Leaders Rally to Share Insights and University Support Grambling, LA – September 6, 2019 –History-making Grambling State University women alumni have hit the road to bring the University closer to its $1 million Bring It Home campaign goal.
Grambling State Awards More Than $300,000 in Technology Scholarships
Ten Incoming Freshman Technology Students Receive Four-Years of Academic Funding GRAMBLING, LA — September 4, 2019 – Today, Grambling State University announced it has awarded ten tuition and fee scholarships to 10 incoming freshman majoring in technology-related degree programs as a part of its Technology Tour Scholarship program. “This scholarship is one of the many ways we… Continue reading Grambling State Awards More Than $300,000 in Technology Scholarships
Grambling University Foundation Selects Argent Financial as Outsourced Chief Investment Officer
Wealth Management Partner Opens New Giving Opportunities for University Foundation GRAMBLING, LA – August 30, 2019 – The Grambling University Foundation, Inc., the lead fundraising arm of Grambling State University, has announced Argent Financial Group will serve as its Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO).
Grambling State Appoints Interim Engineering Technology Department Leadership
Notable Engineer and Associate Director of Bands Dr. Edwin Thomas to Head Growing Technology Program GRAMBLING, LA– August 16, 2019 – Today, Grambling State University announced that Dr. Edwin Thomas will now lead the University’s Engineering Technology program which recently received new support from Governor Edwards and Louisiana Economic Development. “As our technology programs… Continue reading Grambling State Appoints Interim Engineering Technology Department Leadership
City of Monroe to host August 21st Press Conference for ULM vs. GSU Football Game
Alumni and football fans have been anxiously awaiting the kickoff of the 2019 college football season, headlined by the August 31 matchup between the University of Louisiana at Monroe Warhawks and Grambling State University Tigers at ULM’s Malone Stadium. Mayor Jamie Mayo and the City of Monroe will host a special “neutral site” pre-game press… Continue reading City of Monroe to host August 21st Press Conference for ULM vs. GSU Football Game
Grambling State’s Bring it Home 2019 Kicks Off with Free Download – State of Grambling
Grambling State University’s 2019 Bring it Home has kicked off with a special gift for supporters who’ve helped grow alumni giving by 14 percent and donate more than $3 million in support since 2017. Free Download – 2018-19 Grambling State University Annual Report This year’s donors, supporters, students, and alumni can celebrate the enormous wins they’ve… Continue reading Grambling State’s Bring it Home 2019 Kicks Off with Free Download – State of Grambling
Helmets & Heels Raises Over $13K for D.A.R.T. and Grambling State Athletics
Women’s Football Clinic Proceeds Benefit Domestic Violence Awareness GRAMBLING, LA – August 2, 2019 – This year’s Helmets & Heels football clinic for women was keynoted by Coach Broderick Fobbs and coordinated by the Grambling State University Office of Advancement in conjunction with wives of the University’s football coaches. Over 80 women assembled to raise… Continue reading Helmets & Heels Raises Over $13K for D.A.R.T. and Grambling State Athletics
FOX’s “Empire” Selects Grambling State Student to Shoot Final Season
Kayla Sullers, Mass Communication Sophomore, Interns on Set of Hit Series Finale Grambling State University student Kayla Sullers landed the internship of a lifetime, working with camera and production teams behind the scenes of FOX’s critically-acclaimed TV show Empire during its final season. “Everything so far has been very hands-on,” said Sullers when asked to… Continue reading FOX’s “Empire” Selects Grambling State Student to Shoot Final Season