RUSTON, LA (January 10, 2022) – The Ruston Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce the 2021 Lincoln Parish Hospitality Award recipient is Grambling State University. The award will be presented at the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Ruston Civic Center. Since… Continue reading Grambling State University Wins Hospitality Award from Ruston Lincoln CVB
Grambling State to open Spring semester on schedule
Indoor mask requirement remains Grambling, La. – December 31, 2021 – Grambling State University is on schedule with other UL System schools to welcome students and employees back for the Spring 2022 semester. With the first day of class set for January 10, Spring registration is open through January 7 and available online at gram.edu/registration.… Continue reading Grambling State to open Spring semester on schedule
Grambling State names Melanie E. Jones VP for Advancement, Research and Economic Development
Grambling, La – December 20, 2021 – Grambling State University is moving forward by adding solid experience in developing and expanding its advancement programs, as GSU President Rick Gallot has announced the hiring of Melanie E. Jones as Vice President for Advancement, Research, and Economic Development. An energetic and transformative leader committed to advancing communities… Continue reading Grambling State names Melanie E. Jones VP for Advancement, Research and Economic Development
Grambling State commencement speaker urges graduates to tell their story
by T. Scott Boatright | Office of Communications Keynote speaker Dr. Rachel Francis opened her Grambling State University Fall 2021 Commencement speech by asking the new graduates to stop to soak in the moment and enjoy every bit of the day. And like Francis, Pharmacist-In-Charge at the Teche Action Clinic Pharmacy in Youngsville, Louisiana, ended… Continue reading Grambling State commencement speaker urges graduates to tell their story
Grambling State’s Cheri Hodges stays on track to earn doctorate in Developmental Education
by T. Scott Boatright | Office of Communications Cheri Hodges was a sprinter during her undergraduate years as a student-athlete at Norfolk State University. But Hodges’ journey to earning her Doctor of Education in Developmental Education from Grambling State University was more of a marathon, beginning in 2012 while she was serving as an assistant track… Continue reading Grambling State’s Cheri Hodges stays on track to earn doctorate in Developmental Education
Keynote speaker Marco French brings table talk to new GSU graduates
by T. Scott Boatright | Office of Communications Grambling, La. – December 16, 2021 – Persevere and make sure to get your seat at the table of life was the message presented by Principal Marco French to new Grambling State University graduates as GSU held its second round of Fall 2021 Commencement Exercises Thursday morning… Continue reading Keynote speaker Marco French brings table talk to new GSU graduates
Donelle E. Roberts: First-class performance as Grambling State valedictorian
by T. Scott Boatright | Office of Communications Actuarial science is the study of the financial implications of uncertain future events. Actuaries study how to quantify and manage risk, primarily in the fields of life and health insurance, pensions, employee benefits, and investments. Grambling State University senior Donelle E. Roberts has invested the past seven… Continue reading Donelle E. Roberts: First-class performance as Grambling State valedictorian
Grambling State Honors Fallen Student Jamarcea Washington with Posthumous Degree
Grambling, La. – December 16, 2021 – Grambling State University honored Jamarcea Washington with a posthumous bachelor’s degree during the 2021 Fall Commencement today at the Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Washington was a graduate of Southwood High School in Shreveport, La. where he majored in criminal justice and was a bass drummer for the… Continue reading Grambling State Honors Fallen Student Jamarcea Washington with Posthumous Degree
Student-athletes Fields and Veerhees Celebrate Graduate Degree Achievements
Brian Howard | University Communications Grambling, La. – December 15, 2021 – Grambling State University football defensive back Danquarian Fields and women’s soccer goalkeeper Britt Veerhees battled adversity but both celebrated milestone achievements during the Fall 2021 Commencement today at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Fields overcame a leg injury against Louisiana Tech during… Continue reading Student-athletes Fields and Veerhees Celebrate Graduate Degree Achievements
Belton encourages GSU graduates to build support system while running game of life
by T. Scott Boatright | Office of Communications GRAMBLING, La. – December 15, 2021 – Keynote speaker John Belton, Louisiana Third Judicial Attorney (Ruston and Lincoln parishes) encouraged new graduates to run full force into life and their dreams while also making sure they have a strong support system surrounding them as he spoke during… Continue reading Belton encourages GSU graduates to build support system while running game of life