Gallot urges freshmen to stay focused on academics, stay away from illegal activity By SARAH-RENEE GARNER GSU Media Bureau Grambling State University President Rick Gallot told a group of GSU students to focus on their studies without participating in illegal activities. “You did not come here to sell weed,” said Gallot, an alum and longtime… Continue reading GSU PRESIDENT: ‘DO THE RIGHT THING,’ STUDY

From January 20 – February 26, 2015, Grambling State University’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts will feature an exhibition by Kevin X. Rhodes in Dunbar Gallery. The exhibition, entitled Continuum, explores traditional textile materials and how the essences of those materials are manifested through sculptures, drawn paintings, and photographic media. Rhodes states, “Process is… Continue reading Featured Artist Kevin X. Rhodes in Dunbar Gallery, January 20 – February 26, 2015

  One of Grambling State University’s most distinguished athletes, Ernie “Big Cat” Ladd, will be posthumously inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Ladd will forever be remembered for his successful careers in both professional football and wrestling. Born in 1938 in Rayville, La., Ladd attended Grambling State University on a… Continue reading GSU Alumni Ernie Ladd will be Inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame

  Update: The evening worship service on March 26 will be held in honor of Dr. E. Edward Jones, pastor of Galilee Baptist Church in Shreveport, La. Please note that Pastor E. Edward Jones is the current pastor of Galilee Baptist Church, not the pastor emeritus, as reported in the previous press release. GRAMBLING, LOUISIANA… Continue reading Grambling State University Holds First Ministers Conference

 By Angelita Faller GRAMBLING, LA – Katherine Mixon will always remember throwing the first pitch in the April 14 Grambling State University baseball game against Jarvis Christian College as one of the most exciting moments of her life. As someone who has struggled with sports due to asthma, it gave her a rare opportunity to not… Continue reading Grambling State University Baseball Team Holds Strike Out Breast Cancer Event

  GRAMBLING, LA – Henry “Hank” Aaron encouraged Grambling State University’s Class of 2015 to pay it forward by helping those who cannot help themselves during the Spring Commencement on May 8. “I’m proud to stand here this evening before you because you graduating students are our future,” Aaron told the class of 505 graduates.… Continue reading Over 500 Grambling State University Students Graduate in Spring Commencement

  GRAMBLING, LA – The Louisiana State Board of Nursing voted to remove the conditional approval status for Grambling State University’s undergraduate nursing program at a show cause meeting today. The master’s program in nursing is not affected by this decision. Grambling is now dedicated to helping our current Level 2 and Level 3 undergraduate… Continue reading Disappointing News for GSU Undergraduate Nursing Program

  GRAMBLING, LA – Rachel Wise, Tabitha Nankya and Tafadzwa Chiridza of the Grambling State University women’s bowling team were named to the National Tenpin Coaches Association Academic All-NTCA Honorable Mention Team. Wise is a native of Round, Texas, and a 2015 graduate of GSU with a degree in art education. Nankya, of Houston, Texas,… Continue reading Three Grambling Lady Tigers were named to the National Tenpin Coaches Association Academic All-NTCA Honorable Mention Team

  GRAMBLING, LA – Grambling State University has been recognized for having one of the most affordable online master’s programs in curriculum and instruction. Top Education Degrees ranked GSU’s Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction program 22nd on the website’s 2015 list of the 50 Most Affordable Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction Online. “We… Continue reading GSU’s Online Master Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Ranked on 50 Most Affordable List

  Grambling, LA – Lamore Carter has long believed that education can empower a person’s life for the better. He has held this belief close to his heart as he dedicated half a century to service in higher education. He spent four decades of that time at Grambling State University, serving many roles from psychologist… Continue reading Lamore Carter Reflects on Half a Century in Higher Education