September Brings Internship, Career Opportunities to Campus

Students Can Receive Information About Major Companies and Interview Advice GRAMBLING, La. –September 3, 2020 – As the Career Center at Grambling State University reopens after the Hurricane Laura closure, it will immediately launch events to pair students with companies that may be hiring. The first one will be Monday, September 8, at 10 a.m.… Continue reading September Brings Internship, Career Opportunities to Campus

Students Jasmine Franklin and Lindsey Johnson Chosen For Coca-Cola UNITED’s Annual ‘Pay It Forward’ Internship

HBCU students chosen to experience a training intensive with Coca-Cola will receive a $1,000 school stipend NEW ORLEANS, LA – September 1, 2020 –Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED is gearing up for the 2020 edition of the companywide “Pay It Forward” program, which aims to provide African-American youth with opportunities to celebrate students’ achievements and further… Continue reading Students Jasmine Franklin and Lindsey Johnson Chosen For Coca-Cola UNITED’s Annual ‘Pay It Forward’ Internship

Grambling State University to resume classes September 8

Online registration to remain open through September 11 GRAMBLING, La – August 30, 2020 – In the aftermath of recovering from the impact of Hurricane Laura, Grambling State University officials announced today that online and face-to-face classes will resume Tuesday, September 8. Administrative offices are planned to resume operations Tuesday, September 1.  Registration for the… Continue reading Grambling State University to resume classes September 8

Grambling State University To Offer Relief Services To Area Residents

Charging stations, cooling centers, food service available GRAMBLING, La. – August 29, 2020 – In the wake of Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura, Grambling State University officials opened its doors to provide relief to area residents. Sunday, August 30, and Monday, August 31, the lobby of the Jacob T. Stewart building will be open… Continue reading Grambling State University To Offer Relief Services To Area Residents

Grambling State University Extends Campus Closure To Friday, August 28

GRAMBLING, La. – August 27, 2020 – Grambling State University officials announced that the campus closure has been extended through Friday, August 28. According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Laura was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm early this afternoon and is expected to continue weakening rapidly. Laura will continue north across… Continue reading Grambling State University Extends Campus Closure To Friday, August 28

Grambling State University to suspend operations August 27 amidst weather concerns

(Updated Aug. 27, 2020) GRAMBLING, La. – August 26, 2020 – Grambling State University officials announced that the campus will close Thursday, August 27 in anticipation of possibly dangerous weather. According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall near the Texas and Louisiana border as a major hurricane Wednesday evening.… Continue reading Grambling State University to suspend operations August 27 amidst weather concerns

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Monroe Offers Free COVID-19 Testing

Two-Day Event on Campus is Open to the Grambling Community GRAMBLING, La. – August 20, 2020 – Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Monroe representatives will be on the Grambling State University campus for two days to offer free COVID-19 testing to the community. The event will be held Wednesday, August 26, and Thursday, August 27, from… Continue reading Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Monroe Offers Free COVID-19 Testing

GSU Launches New Academic Video Platform to Deliver More Engaging and Interactive Learning Experience While Protecting Student and Faculty Safety

Louisiana HBCU partners with Echo360 to roll out new teaching platform with remote video instruction and student engagement capabilities for its classroom, hybrid and remote learning offerings WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 1, 2020 – Grambling State University, Louisiana’s top producer of Computer Information Science graduates, today announced a new pandemic-proof learning initiative to provide faculty… Continue reading GSU Launches New Academic Video Platform to Deliver More Engaging and Interactive Learning Experience While Protecting Student and Faculty Safety

Foster- Johnson Health Center Receives $500,000 Grant for Renovation Project

National Park Service Provides Funding Through Historically Black Colleges and Universities GRAMBLING, La. – August 18, 2020–Grambling State University announced it has been selected to receive $500,000 from the National Park Service’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities grant program for renovation of the Foster-Johnson Health Center in Grambling State University’s Historic Village. “We are grateful… Continue reading Foster- Johnson Health Center Receives $500,000 Grant for Renovation Project

Grambling State University Appoints Kellye Blackburn Director of Career Services

New Hire Brings International Experience to the Position GRAMBLING, La. – August 19, 2020 – Today, Grambling State University announced the appointment of Kellye Blackburn as Director of Career Services. “Grambling State continues to seek the best of the best for our team,” said President Rick Gallot. “Ms. Blackburn’s background, experience and education will allow… Continue reading Grambling State University Appoints Kellye Blackburn Director of Career Services