Grambling State University is hosting an exhibition of selected works from the Sutton Collection of American & African American Art. The “Acts of Faith” exhibition deals with investigations of faith and spirituality in modern, post-modern and contemporary art. Courtesy photo The works of numerous artists are included in the “Acts of Faith” art exhibition. […]
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Professor selected by governor to join board
A Grambling State University professor is getting a chance to make his mark on Louisiana education. Governor John Bel Edwards appointed Lurie Thomason Jr., an assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, to the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). Courtesy photo Professor Lurie Thomason (left) is sworn in as a […]
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Grambling marches for MLK
In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a candlelight march was held on campus Monday night and a crowd assembled in the Black and Gold Room to honor the memory of the humanitarian and civil rights leader. It was a fellowship like no other, singing Negro spirituals while many locked arm in arm […]
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Grambling State wins $50,000 in Allstate’s Quotes for Education again
For the third year in a row, Grambling State University has won a $50,000 scholarship donation from the Allstate Quotes for Education fan vote for school pride competition. “An education opens the door to greater social and economic mobility,” said GSU President Willie Larkin. “Allstate is leading the way to make sure that this […]
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Tigers aim for turnaround season
March 11, 2014 was the last time the Grambling Tigers Men’s Basketball Team won a Division I game, and it was against Jackson State. Things changed on Jan. 2 when head coach Shawn Walker and his team defeated Alabama A&M University in overtime, 81-78, putting an end to the Tigers’ 37-game Division I losing streak. […]
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Domond’s push to rebirth a legacy
When you think of Lady Tiger basketball, two names should automatically come to mind: Patricia Cage-Bibbs and David “Rusty” Ponton, but one might argue that the Lady Tiger Nation is being written a new chapter by Nadine Domond, a product of hall of famer C. Vivian Stringer at Rutgers University. Coach Domond, the 19th pick […]
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CAMPUS BRIEFS
Lincoln Parish Branch of NAACP to host scholarship banquet The Lincoln Parish Branch NAACP will host its Annual Freedom Fund and Scholarship Banquet at the Ruston Civic Center on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Linda Brown-Wright, a native of Ruston and daughter of former Police Jury […]
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Miss Grambling State University offers students welcome for Spring 2016
Welcome Back Tigers, Thank God, we have survived another semester and returned back home to Dear Ole Grambling. Joiya T. Smith Most people value the New Year because of the new beginning and opportunity to start fresh, but you don’t need a tomorrow to fix today! Life might not always seem to be […]
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SGA President welcomes students
Jonathan Wallace Greetings Gramblinites, I would like to welcome you all back to campus for the 2016 spring semester. It was a pure delight to serve you, the students, for the 2015 fall semester. It is my charge to you that you start off your semester well and strive to excel […]
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President Larkin extends welcome
Dear Gramfam: DR. WILLIE LARKIN On behalf of your administration, Happy 2016! 2016 is an exciting time! Welcome back to ALL and welcome to the “Year of the Family” – Grambling’s Family! The Gramfam! As this New Year begins, I have sat quietly while deeply reflecting on […]