President's Corner – Page 4

Grambling: A Time to be Thankful

  By Willie D. Larkin, Ph.D. President The holiday season is a great time of the year, but let us not forget the real purpose of this magnificent holiday season

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The Bayou Classic: A Sight for Sore Eyes!

  Wow, what a week at the Bayou Classic in New Orleans! This was my first Bayou Classic, and I must admit that I have never seen such tradition and

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Let’s Get Fit, Grambling!

  By Willie D. Larkin, Ph.D. President Grambling State University During one of my recent trips, a Grambling alumnus engaged me in a long and deep conversation, where he suggested

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Veteran’s Day Recognition

To Grambling State University Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Friends: Today, November 11, is a day set aside to honor those who have bravely served and fought for our country.

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COLLEGE SUCCESS? It Will Not Happen Without Purpose, Intentionality and Sacrifice.

  Today, I feel like “fussing” while standing on my soapbox. I feel compelled to remind everyone that Grambling State University is a serious place, where learning and scholarship is and

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“What If…”

  By Willie D. Larkin, Ph.D. President Dear friends, colleagues, faculty, students, community and alumni, As I reflect, deeply, on the many opportunities and challenges our venerable institution has endured

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Grambling Artists Take Home Prizes in Student Exhibition

The top artist in the Grambling State University 2015 Student Exhibition is Jared Monroe for his painting, “To Whom It May Concern.” The exhibition, which is sponsored by the Department

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Service-Learning Project Seeks to Preserve African-American Cemeteries

Frances Staten, a professor of sociology and psychology, is leading a series of service-learning classes to preserve local African-American cemeteries. Sadly, the cemeteries that house the memories of the past

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Madden Named Reuters-National Association of Black Journalists Fellow

A 2013 graduate of Grambling State University has been chosen as one of six Reuters-National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Fellows. Justin Madden is currently the digital breaking news reporter

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Over 2,200 Students Attend High School Day

Grambling State University hosted more than 2,200 future Tigers from 32 schools for High School Day on Oct. 10, a significant increase over the 900 students who participated in 2014.

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