New York Times’ Charles Blow to Moderate Virtual Town Hall with UL System CEO Dr. Jim Henderson and President Rick Gallot

Grambling State University Community to Submit Questions and Attend Facebook Live Event  GRAMBLING, La – March 31, 2020 – Today, President Rick Gallot announced a virtual Town Hall meeting with University of Louisiana System President Jim Henderson to be hosted on Facebook Live by moderator Charles Blow on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. … Continue reading New York Times’ Charles Blow to Moderate Virtual Town Hall with UL System CEO Dr. Jim Henderson and President Rick Gallot

Grambling State Honors UL System Mandate to Add Pass/Fail Option for Students

University Makes Academic Adjustments to Support Student Success During COVID-19  Today, Grambling State University announced an extension for dropping classes as well as the addition of a pass or fail option for students following a Spring semester interrupted by the novel coronavirus pandemic.   “This is a crisis moment in world history and it requires that we respond… Continue reading Grambling State Honors UL System Mandate to Add Pass/Fail Option for Students

Grambling State Scales Up COVID-19 Prevention Protocols

University Flattens the Novel Coronavirus Curve and Supports Student Transition  GRAMBLING, La – March 30, 2020 – Grambling State University has shifted many operational functions to telework in accordance with the Governor’s “Stay-at-Home Order” while continuing to support approximately 200 students who remain on campus to date.   “Our response strategy to the coronavirus outbreak has… Continue reading Grambling State Scales Up COVID-19 Prevention Protocols

Confirmed case of COVID-19 coronavirus at Grambling State University

Update as of March 27, 2020 To the Grambling State University community: Grambling State officials learned today that an affiliate who works for our custodial partner has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. The individual self-reported to the University and is currently in self-quarantine with no severe symptoms. We express our well wishes on their… Continue reading Confirmed case of COVID-19 coronavirus at Grambling State University

Grambling State Announces Modified Campus Life Procedures as Students Prepare to Depart Campus

University Adjusts Dining Options and Visitation in Conjunction with New Executive Order Update as of March 16, 2020 Grambling State University announced updates to University operations for students as they transition off campus. Effective immediately, March 16, 2020, Grambling State University issues the following mandates in conjunction with today’s statewide social distancing and restaurant operations mandates from the office of Governor John Bel Edwards:   Campus Dining … Continue reading Grambling State Announces Modified Campus Life Procedures as Students Prepare to Depart Campus

Grambling State Cancels Spring Events for Campus Safety

University Coronavirus Prevention & Response Task Force Issues Important Event Updates   GRAMBLING, La – March 12, 2020 – Today, Grambling State University announced the cancellation of several Spring campus events through April 30, including the annual Spring High School Day, Women’s History Convocation and campus visit by John Warner Smith, Louisiana’s Poet Laureate.  “Any threat to the safety of our students, faculty, and staff takes… Continue reading Grambling State Cancels Spring Events for Campus Safety

Grambling State Athletics Suspends Sporting Events and Practices

University Continues Preventative Efforts Against the Spread of COVID-19GRAMBLING, La – March 12, 2020 – Today, Grambling State University announced that all athletic practices, sporting events travel and in-person recruiting are hereby suspended until further notice as a safety precaution against the spread of COVID-19. “The safety of our student-athletes and coaching staff is our number… Continue reading Grambling State Athletics Suspends Sporting Events and Practices

Grambling State to Begin 100% Online Classes for Coronavirus Prevention

Students Encouraged to Depart from Campus; Classes Suspended March 16-20 GRAMBLING, La – March 13, 2020 – Today, Grambling State announced that classes are suspended for the week of March 16 – 20 and that students should expect to complete classwork remotely until further notice in effort to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Students may begin the process of vacating campus… Continue reading Grambling State to Begin 100% Online Classes for Coronavirus Prevention

GSU NOTICE: Travel Mandate Immediately Effective

UPDATED: December 1, 2020 – University Issues Mandatory Travel Restrictions for COVID-19 Prevention   The health and safety of our students, staff, and community are of utmost concern to Grambling State University. For this reason, the University is immediately implementing a campus-wide Travel Mandate through January 31, 2020 with the following mandatory tenets:   University-wide Travel Mandates … Continue reading GSU NOTICE: Travel Mandate Immediately Effective

Grambling State Issues Public Challenge to “Look for the Label” for University Support

Trademark Licensing Support Campaign Urges Public to Double-Check Merchandise for Official Holograms  GRAMBLING, La – March 11, 2020 – Today, Grambling State University relaunched its “Look for the Label” campaign, challenging supporters to only purchase licensed Grambling State University apparel and items.  “The continued support of our constituents by only purchasing licensed merchandise has a… Continue reading Grambling State Issues Public Challenge to “Look for the Label” for University Support