GRAMBLING, La. – June 2, 2022 – Despite the gray clouds overhead today, Grambling State University were surrounded by a portion of the 900 gallons of high quality paint donated by Benjamin Moore. Valued at $81,000, the donation was garnered by the advocacy of 2002 alumnus Eric Bowie who serves as Senior Manufacturing Manager at… Continue reading Grambling State receives 900 gallons of Benjamin Moore paint worth $81,000

GRAMBLING, La. – May 27, 2022 – Grambling State University (GSU) is ramping up campus security with the hiring of a new Chief of Police and Assistant Chief of University Police. Rodney L. Demery, an American author, television show host, and retired Shreveport Police Department homicide detective will take over as Chief for the Grambling… Continue reading Grambling State hires new chief, assistant chief of university police

by T. Scott Boatright Ever since coming to Grambling State University (GSU), Thelma Williams, who celebrated her 97th birthday in January, has long believed in “mind over matter.” “If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter,” remains Williams’ mantra, eyes aglow and smile shining brilliantly all the while. Her decades of work teaching young children through… Continue reading Longtime educator, historian Thelma Williams recognized by La. Legislators for dedication to education, love for Grambling

GRAMBLING, LA – May 20, 2022 – Dr. Roy I. Jones, Executive director of the Call Me MiSTER program and Provost Distinguished Professor for Clemson University’s College of Education, will serve as keynote for Grambling State University’s Call Me MiSTER Conference. The first event of its kind in Louisiana, the conference will be held on… Continue reading Dr. Roy Jones to serve as keynote for Grambling State Call Me Mister Conference June 30

by T. Scott Boatright | Office of Communications GRAMBLING, La.— It was a celebration of a lifetime for new Grambling State University graduates as they were awarded their degrees Thursday afternoon in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. But there was a solemn and poignant moment before degrees were conferred as deceased GSU students were… Continue reading Two posthumous degrees awarded during GSU Spring commencement

While more than 400 degrees were conferred during Grambling State University’s two commencement ceremonies, it was 61 GSU alumni who might have had the biggest time of all as they returned to campus as “Golden Graduates” from the classes of 1970, 1971 and 1972. Three classes were honored this year because of limitations caused by… Continue reading Classes of 1970-1972 honored during Golden Graduates celebration

Grambling, LA – May 13, 2022 – Grambling State University held its 2022 Spring Commencement Exercises in two ceremonies Thursday at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center, conferring 416 degrees ranging from doctoral to the undergraduate level. Former Louisiana State Rep. Edward “Ted” James, who was appointed by President Joe Biden to serve as the… Continue reading SBA administrator encourages Grambling State graduates to appreciate their educational journey, commit to making alma mater proud

Grambling State University (GSU) Computer Information Systems major Allison Hamilton of Monroe says she is inspired by so many things. Whether it’s the four children she has raised or is raising, or the strength and courage she credits to God as her youngest son Cayman endures a lifelong fight against health issues since being born… Continue reading Mother of four to receive degree 28 years later as daughter is set to graduate high school, son recovers from fight with chronic kidney disease

GRAMBLING, La.  – May 10, 2022 – As families, friends, alumni, and supporters arrive at Grambling State University for Spring 2022 commencement exercises on May 12, preparation should be made to adhere to the clear bag policy. Scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., the events will be held in the Fredrick C.… Continue reading Grambling State to enforce clear bag policy during commencement ceremony