The Grambling State University student chapter of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice will receive the 2015 Presidential Citation at the 42nd Annual Conference and Training Institute. The award will be presented during the July 19-23 National conference in Phoenix. The Grambling State University NABCJ Student Chapter has been selected for the citation […]
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History students, faculty tour Europe
Seven Grambling State University history majors, along with three faculty members, toured Europe. Courtesy photo GSU students in front of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The students are members of the Carter G. Woodson History Club who were enrolled in the 20th Century Europe class taught by Dr. Roshunda Belton, History Department head. The class […]
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May reunion: a family reflection
Starting Friday, July 17, until Sunday, July 19, over 100 descendants of Isabella (Granny) will Courtesy photo Members of the May family reminisce during the 2012 reunion held in the Mt. Olive Community. converge on the May Family Pavilion to celebrate their heritage. The pavilion is in the Mt. Olive Community located on Viola […]
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Alum leads national dietitian group
Registered dietitian nutritionist Evelyn F. Crayton, professor emeritus at Auburn University, began her one-year term on June 1 as the president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Crayton, of Montgomery, Ala., and a native of Jones, La., is the 90th president of the Academy, which […]
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NAACP Grambling Branch holds banquet
The Grambling Branch of the NAACP recently held its annual Freedom Fund Banquet in the Black and Gold Room on the campus of Grambling State University. Rep. Patrick Jefferson was at his best and brought the audience to their feet for a standing ovation at the close of his presentation as he spoke from the […]
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National Alumni Association comes to Grambling
Last weekend the annual Grambling University National Alumni Association (GUNAA) Convention came home. With a four-day agenda and a new president elected, many alumni came to represent the theme: “We Are Grambling!” Those Tigers that roared into town came ready to work, plan and enjoy those not seen in a while. Thursday, July 9 kicked […]
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Welcome To GSU, Dr. Willie D. Larkin
Greetings Grambling Family! I am extremely honored to have been selected as the 9th President of Grambling State University! As you ALL know, Grambling is an exceptional, innovative, creative, and outstanding university. I know our university will only get better and better! I call upon each of you to work with me as a […]
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Class of ‘65 celebrates 50th golden reunion
Eighteen members of the Class of 1965 were presented with Golden Reunion Certificates during the 2015 Spring Commencement on May 8. The class members had many fond memories of their time at what is now known as Grambling State University. The members of the 50th reunion class included James Bradford, Jonesboro; Birdex Copeland, Grambling; Mary […]
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Longtime GSU librarian remembered
Funeral services were held for Everlean Summers Eiland Saturday, May 30 at the New Rocky Valley Baptist Church in Grambling. She passed away Saturday, May 23. Mrs. Eiland was born April 10, 1932 in Pine Bluff, Ark. to William and Pearlie Summers. She was preceded in death by her husband Julius Eiland Sr., both parents […]
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Alums host third Dance, Cheer Camp
The third annual All-Star Dance, Cheer Camp will be held in Grambling State University’s Intramural Center from June 26 through 28. The camp is looking for aspiring dancers between the ages of 5 and 18 for the three-day camp that will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early registration has ended. The late registration […]