Grambling State student takes medical group abroad for outreach program

Eight Grambling State University (GSU) students spent a couple of weeks in Cusco, Peru, this summer for an internship program serving more than 150 residents of that nation with a medical outreach program.  Last year, Grambling State senior biology major Andreanna Wright from Madison, Wisconsin, was assigned the role of Team Leader for the VAW… Continue reading Grambling State student takes medical group abroad for outreach program

Grambling University Foundation launches $1M endowment scholarship campaign in memory of Willis Reed to benefit student-athletes

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Willis Reed, a Grambling State University graduate, and Grambling Sports Legends Hall of Famer, was always a champion for his alma mater, praising the time he spent at the college and the education it provided him.    After leading was what then known as Grambling College to its only… Continue reading Grambling University Foundation launches $1M endowment scholarship campaign in memory of Willis Reed to benefit student-athletes

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Justice Piper D. Griffin to speak at Grambling State for Constitution Day

Louisiana Supreme Court Associate Justice Piper D. Griffin will serve as keynote speaker as Grambling State University holds its Constitution Day Observation at 11 a.m. Sept. 19 at T.H. Harris Auditorium.  The New Orleans native and resident graduated from Xavier University Preparatory School (currently known as St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory School), the University of Notre… Continue reading Justice Piper D. Griffin to speak at Grambling State for Constitution Day

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10 Grambling State students named among BeyGood Foundation Renaissance Scholars

Ten Grambling State University students have been announced as recipients of $10,000 scholarships from the BeyGood Foundation, founded by famous artist Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.   The singer, songwriter, and businesswoman best known by her first name — Beyoncé — is currently in the midst of her “Renaissance tour” and announced earlier this summer that she had… Continue reading 10 Grambling State students named among BeyGood Foundation Renaissance Scholars

Endowed Chair of Mathematics uses extensive research background to develop prepared students

Grambling, La. – August 25, 2023 – Grambling State University Endowed Chair of Mathematics Dr. Anjan Biswas sees himself as a connector searching to forge strong relationships with his students while also focusing on research and publishing. Dr. Biswas, who has published thousands of papers and articles joined the GSU Department of Mathematics last year… Continue reading Endowed Chair of Mathematics uses extensive research background to develop prepared students

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Dr. Bharat Rawal named head of Computer Science department at Grambling State

Dr. Bharat Rawal has taken over as head of Grambling State University’s Department of Computer Science and Digital Technologies, bringing experience in teaching, administration, and the corporate world to his new role. Previously, Dr. Rawal served as cybersecurity professor at Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, and previously as head of the Computer Science Department… Continue reading Dr. Bharat Rawal named head of Computer Science department at Grambling State

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Grambling State signs MOU with Ghana to offer graduate studies in sports administration

  Grambling, La. – August 17, 2023 –  Grambling State University (GSU) strengthened its international footprint Thursday as President Rick Gallot and Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, Registrar of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will bring students from Ghana for graduate studies at GSU. The initial cohort of students from Ghana will… Continue reading Grambling State signs MOU with Ghana to offer graduate studies in sports administration

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Inaugural cohort set to begin studies in new Ph.D. program at Grambling State

Grambling, La. – August 16, 2023 –  Nine doctoral students attended orientation Monday as the inaugural cohort for the new Ph.D. program in Criminology and Justice Administration at Grambling State University. Held in Grambling Hall auditorium, this is the first Ph.D. program ever offered by the institution. “Welcome to our inaugural cohort for this new program,”… Continue reading Inaugural cohort set to begin studies in new Ph.D. program at Grambling State

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Brandon A. Logan named Vice President for University Advancement and Innovation at Grambling State

Grambling, La. – August 11, 2023 –  San Antonio native Brandon A. Logan has been named Vice President for University Advancement and Innovation at Grambling State University (GSU).   In that role, Logan also serves as Executive Director of the Grambling University Foundation, Inc. while also leading university teams in strategic communication and marketing, alumni engagement, philanthropy,… Continue reading Brandon A. Logan named Vice President for University Advancement and Innovation at Grambling State

Harry L. Anderson, Jr. named Civil Rights/Title IX Director at Grambling State

Grambling, La. – August 8, 2023 – Harry Lamar Anderson, Jr. has been named the new Director of Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at Grambling State University. Title IX is the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination, harassment, and violence and requires colleges and universities to follow procedures to investigate complaints. “Mr. Anderson brings knowledge of Title… Continue reading Harry L. Anderson, Jr. named Civil Rights/Title IX Director at Grambling State