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“Since the administration of Dr. Joseph B. Johnson, the High Ability Program has been around,” said Veterine Simpson, director of Retention and the High Ability Program. Simpson has been the program’s director for three years. The High Ability Program at GSU is enrichment for high school juniors (rising seniors) who have exemplified outstanding academic standards […]

City holds annual Juneteenth celebration

Juneteenth is an official annual holiday in 29 states. Celebrated on June 19, it commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery. Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth was brought about when the Emancipa-tion Proclamation created by President Abraham Lincoln had been issued on Sept. 22, 1862, with an effective date of Jan. 1, 1863. […]

Summer numbers down from last year

The total enrollment for the Summer School Session I 2008 was approximately 1,246 and Session II is 1074, according to the Registrar’s Office. Last year’s Summer Sessions consisted of more students, having in the first session 1,257 and second session 1,317. There are 261 freshmen, 169 sophomores, 176 juniors and 382 seniors who are currently […]

GSU chosen as Joyner School of the Month

Grambling State University has been chosen as the Tom Joyner Foundation’s School of the Month for August.The syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Sky Show allows listeners to donate throughout the show using a hotline number. The show, which reaches more than 9 million listeners across the country, also awards scholarships to students. “Grambling participated in the […]

Juneteenth celebration underway

The Miss Juneteenth Pageant and the announcements of winners of the Children Photo Contest will be held at 7 p.m. in the T.H. Harris Auditorium. There was an opening ceremony on Wednesday at the Grambling Park which consisted of an old fashion Prayer Meeting and Conversations Under the Tent with Thelma Williams. On Friday, June […]

Memories of alumni reunion remain fresh

It’s been three weeks since some 500 former GSU students who attended this university between 1985-90 came back to north Louisiana for their first college reunion. But judging by the many photos taken at the May 23-25 reunion that continue to circulate across the world wide web, it may be hard to tell that the […]

Grambling’s Lions club celebrates service

Grambling’s chapter of the Lions Club celebrated their 25th year of service. The theme for the night was “Reaffirming our Commitment to Lionism in Grambling.” The banquet opened with a prayer by Rev. Henry Island. Dr. Frances Staten then presented the occasion. Afterwards, the history was read by Lamore J. Carter. The Lions club was […]

GSUs Barbara Lewis appointed to National Bowling Committee

National Bowling Committee last summer. As a member of the committee, she is responsible for developing policies, procedures, and rules governing the administration of the National Collegiate Women’s Bowling Championship. Appointment to this committee was one of the most memorable and honored moments she will remember in her lifelong bowling experiences. “This appointment is so […]

GSU hosts Rod Broadway football camps

With the approaching of the second annual “Rod Broadway Tiger Football Camp” coaches and staff members are preparing for their expected 100 to 150 prospective campers. This year’s goal for the camp is to provide the finest football instruction possible in all phases of the game. “It’s a privilege to work with the campers. It […]

Grambling family mourns losts