Post-Bachelor Advanced Supervision Certificate Program Approved by Board of Regents

Enrollment for classes available Fall 2021 GRAMBLING, La. – April 20, 2021 – The Louisiana Board of Regents recently approved an 18-hour post-baccalaureate certificate program in Advanced Supervision in the School of Social Work at Grambling State University. The program provides a theoretical understanding of supervision and leadership and provides the knowledge and skills required… Continue reading Post-Bachelor Advanced Supervision Certificate Program Approved by Board of Regents

Billie Holiday comes to life in “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill”

Musical Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month in Grambling & Shreveport, LA Shreveport-Bossier City/Ruston/Grambling, LA — April 19, 2021 – Audiences will step back in time during an intimate stage production that shines the spotlight on legendary jazz songstress Billie Holiday on April 22-25, 2021. The Grambling State University Voice and Theatre programs will present “Lady Day… Continue reading Billie Holiday comes to life in “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill”

Annual report, State of Grambling 2020: Building What’s Next released

From full reaccreditation to exciting new degree programs to a 100% improvement in its financial health score, Grambling State University is building the future it wants to see GRAMBLING, LA – April 19, 2021 – Today, Grambling State University released its annual report, The State of Grambling 2020: Building What’s Next. The report reflects significant… Continue reading Annual report, State of Grambling 2020: Building What’s Next released

Despite Bayou Classic loss, GSU officials, fans grateful to carry on the tradition

 by Bobbie Handcock SHREVEPORT, La. – April 17, 2021 – In the long-awaited, much-anticipated 47th Annual Bayou Classic on Saturday, Grambling State University fell to Southern University by a score of 49-7. The game, held this year in Shreveport’s Independence Stadium, was a long time coming for GSU officials and fans. And although disappointed by… Continue reading Despite Bayou Classic loss, GSU officials, fans grateful to carry on the tradition

Memorial Scholarship in honor of alumna to be presented to Grambling State

Grambling, LA — April 16, 2021 – An endowed scholarship honoring the memory of Shirley A. Clay, a Grambling State University alumna and former employee, will be presented to the university during a special ceremony. Slated for Wednesday, April 21 at noon, the event will be held in the quadrangle in front of the Long-Jones… Continue reading Memorial Scholarship in honor of alumna to be presented to Grambling State

Grambling State wins $20,000 from Home Depot® Retool Your School

Funds will be used to enhance lighting, communal spaces on campus​ GRAMBLING, La. – April 15, 2021 – Grambling State University (GSU) has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Home Depot® Retool Your School Program. As one of 10 winners in the first cluster, funds will be used to enhance lighting and communal spaces… Continue reading Grambling State wins $20,000 from Home Depot® Retool Your School

State Representative Jefferson tells GSU grads they are called to shine, be ready

by Bobbie Handcock | Office of Communications GRAMBLING, La. – April 15, 2021 – In a rousing commencement speech, State Rep. Patrick Jefferson (District 11) told Grambling State University graduates Thursday to be ready for challenges and for opportunities to shine. “I’m here to remind you, very briefly, that our deepest fear is not that… Continue reading State Representative Jefferson tells GSU grads they are called to shine, be ready

Governor Edwards encourages grads to give back, make a difference

by Bobbie Handcock | Office of Communications GRAMBLING, La. – April 14, 2021 – Gov. John Bel Edwards told Grambling State University graduates Wednesday that they have been empowered to make a difference and they are obligated to do so. Edwards told the 280 graduates that success is about making a positive difference in your… Continue reading Governor Edwards encourages grads to give back, make a difference

GSU Band Member, Chemistry Major Ready to Mix It Up at Pharmacy School

by Bobbie Handcock Harry Hooker III has the distinction of being a member of the Grambling State University World Famed Tiger Marching Band. The saxophone player from DeRidder, Louisiana creates wonderful music with his woodwind instrument and it has led to some first-rate opportunities. “Being a member of the World Famed Tiger Marching Band has… Continue reading GSU Band Member, Chemistry Major Ready to Mix It Up at Pharmacy School

Grambling State student to attend Ivy League graduate school

Finishes degree to fulfill deceased mother’s wish by Bobbie Handcock | Office of Communications Ayeisha Gipson, a recent graduate from Grambling State University, has endured an almost unimaginable reality over the last few years. The San Diego, CA. native faced the possibility that her seriously ill mother would not survive – would never see her… Continue reading Grambling State student to attend Ivy League graduate school