The Favrot Student Union Board will host a number of activities during the month of February. The spectator bus to Baton Rouge has been cancelled. Miss Cover Girl will present “Upholding Your Inner Queen” featuring Tamara Marshall, executive assistant to the president of Grambling. The event will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 in the […]
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Education board makes announcements
Black school students suspended more often The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has received a report saying that African American students are disciplined at a higher rate than other groups The report said that although Black students make up 44 percent of the student population, they receive 63 percent of in-school suspensions, 67 percent […]
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Grambling pothole blues reduced
On Grambling State University’s campus there are lots of potholes, but the University is taking the proper steps to get them fixed. The funding is limited for construction; therefore it is more of a challenge to try and get them filled, said Tremell Turner, director of facilities. He said recently up to 20-30 potholes were […]
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Student receives NADE award
A Grambling State University student has been awarded a National Association for Developmental Education scholarship. Rudolph Ellis, a graduate student majoring in developmental education with a focus on curriculum and instructional design was overwhelmed and humbled when he learned about the $1000 stipend along with the submission of a current session proposal at a NADE […]
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Leaders honored at MLK Luncheon
Today, Grambling State University honored 10 recipients at the fourth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award Luncheon in the Black and Gold room. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award recognizes person’s who show their leadership through servicing their community and the communities around them. Stephanie Finley, was the guest speaker for […]
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Potential candidates worried about future
The Hollins Group, the organization responsible for the Grambling State University presidential search, will meet in Baton Rouge on Feb. 24 to discuss the search timeline and other concerns. According to a letter to the University of Louisiana System, the GSU presidential candidates are worried about the economic future of the institution. “The best current […]
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Laying the Foundation
The main focus of Dr. Cynthia Warrick, interim president of Grambling State University is to make sure GSU has a successful semester. Although she doesn’t plan on applying for a permanent position at the university, she said she is laying out the foundation for whoever comes behind her. “My first semester was pretty exciting, because […]
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GSU Quiz Bowl team grabs top spot at regional
(from left) Whitney Gaston-Loyd, Dave Fields, John Carter, Tom Cunningham (host in red), Charlotte Favors, Jasmine Ayatey, and Jharrayne McKnight pose with trophies at southwest regional tournament at the Honda Campus All- Star Challenge in Prairie View, Texas. On Saturday, four representatives of Grambling State University swept aside opposing teams, earning the first place title […]
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GSU to launch new app
In an effort to revamp the image of the university and provide convenience to the constituents, Grambling State University created a new mobile application. The new app is powered by Straxis Technology, a company that prides themselves in “specializes in schools, and understanding the unique needs and requirements of the education community.” The program is […]
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Warrick chooses not to apply for permanent position at GSU
GSU Interim President Cynthia Warrick chooses not to apply for permanent position. After revealing numerous spring plans and plans for the future, Dr. Cynthia Warrick, the interim president of Grambling State University, announced that she is not planning to apply for a permanent position. “Well, while I am confident that I can make a positive […]