Grambling State News

GRAMBLING, LA – As a 50-year alumnae of Grambling State University, nothing was going to stop Bobbie Scott Williams from making it to Baton Rouge to discuss the state of higher education with Louisiana state legislators during GSU at the Capitol Day on April 28. “I traveled through a storm to be here today,” said Williams,… Continue reading Grambling State Officials and Supporters Meet with Legislators to Discuss Higher Education

By Angelita Faller GRAMBLING, LA – Netria Anne Joe’s fondest memory of attending Grambling State University 50 years ago is of sneaking into a peach orchard across the street from her dormitory. “A group of us sneaked over to the orchard and got some peaches, and we got caught by the dormitory matron. Yes, we did,… Continue reading Grambling State University’s Class of 1965 Celebrates 50th Reunion

GRAMBLING, LA – When D.C. Hoard says that he and his wife, Inell, own a “few” potted plants, he is vastly underestimating. The Grambling couple loves gardening and own well over 100 potted plants housed in a storage building during the winter months. This year, the Hoards had the benefit of 20 Grambling State University… Continue reading Grambling State University Class Helps Local Couple

  By Angelita Faller GRAMBLING, LA – A reception honoring baseball great Henry “Hank” Aaron and former members of the Atlanta Braves to raise money for the Eddie G. Robinson Museum ended with a surprise donation of $10,000 from Aaron. Due to the $1.6 billion deficit in the state budget, funding for the museum was… Continue reading Hank Aaron Donates $10,000 to Eddie G. Robinson Museum

  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

The Louisiana House of Representatives passed legislation today that begins to address higher education’s $608 million budget gap. “The University of Louisiana System applauds the difficult votes that were cast in the House of Representatives today. We have great respect for the difficulty of the task ahead and will continue to support our legislative leaders,”… Continue reading Dr. Woodley’s Statement about Legislative Action on the Budget

  GRAMBLING, LA – Grambling State University is proud to announce Karlin Gray as the valedictorian of the Class of 2015. Gray will graduate with a 4.0 GPA at 10 a.m. Friday at the Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Gray is a native of Memphis, Tennessee, and a 2011 graduate of White Station High School.… Continue reading Karlin Gray Named Valedictorian of Grambling State University Class of 2015

  GRAMBLING, LA – An iconic piece of football history between Grambling State University and rival Southern University and A&M College has been donated to a new Smithsonian museum that will open in 2016. “The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)is excited that Grambling State University, Southern University and the Bayou… Continue reading Grambling State and Southern University Donate Bayou Classic Trophy to Smithsonian

  GRAMBLING, LA – Grambling State University honored 27 graduating members of the Earl Lester Cole Honors College during a luncheon on April 30. Eleven members received medallions that represent the highest recognition given by the Honors College. The distinctions include gold medallions for those graduating Summa Cum Laude, silver medallions for those graduating Magna… Continue reading Grambling State University Recognizes Graduating Honors College Members

  By Angelita Faller GRAMBLING, LA – Grambling State University began in 1901 as the Colored Industrial and Agricultural School, a school whose main goal was to educate the local agricultural community. Grambling’s focus has since moved away from farming, but more than 100 volunteers from GSU and Grambling got together to plant a community… Continue reading Grambling State University and City Grow Community Garden