Being a college student can be stressful, especially for many first-generation students who have no prior experience with the collegiate world. Often students must figure out how to navigate this life after high school while experiencing what could be their first phase of adulthood as well. There are many students who attend Grambling state from […]
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GSU students instrumental in creation of Tiger Resource Room
GSU has opened the Tiger Resource Room, which will be stocked with necessities for students. The resource room is the fruit of a student-led effort that resulted in the partnership of Whataburger and the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana. Carmel Reeves, the 2019-2020 Graduate Student Government Association President, and Steven Wilson, 2019-2020 SGA President, came […]
Grambling games being televised on NBA TV
NBA TV is televising back-to-back live NCAA Division I Women's and Men's Basketball Games between Grambling State University and Jackson State University Monday, Feb. 22. The partnership with the Southwestern Athletic Conference is in honor of Black History Month. The women's game begins at 2 p.m. Central follwed by the Men's and 4:30 p.m. Central. Ro Brown and Deuce McCallister will call […]
Boil advisory in effect for Stadium Facility until further notice
Due to record freezing temperatures, the Grambling University Water System is experiencing problems with the water supply system for the following location: Stadium Facility. Because of this problem, the water produced by our water supply system is of questionable microbiological quality. Therefore, as a precaution, the Grambling University Water System is issuing a BOIL ADVISORY effective immediately. This […]
Grambling alum Christophe gets second shot at Congressional seat
Grambling alum Sandra “Candy” Christophe is getting a second chance to become the first African American woman to represent Louisiana in Congress. She is running for the state’s 5th Congressional District. Christophe was the only female candidate in the Nov. 3 general election for the same seat. She missed the runoff by only 423 votes. […]
Winter weather closes campus through Friday, Feb. 19; Classes expected to resume Monday, Feb. 22
Grambling State University will suspend operations and cancel classes through Friday, February 19 amidst wintry weather conditions. Classes are expected to resume Monday, February 22. Students While classes are not in session, you are encouraged to continue with plans to attend the virtual career fairs tomorrow and Thursday. There are more than 100 employers […]
Williams lands new role with The Washington Football Team
The Washington Football Team announced legendary former head football coach and Grambling alum Doug Williams will take on a new executive role with the organization for the 2021 season. Williams will now serve as the Senior Advisor to Team President Jason Wright. His most recent executive role was the senior vice president of player development. […]
Doug Williams OK with keeping Washington Football Team name
Doug Williams, Grambling’s beloved former head football coach, who now serves as an executive for the Washington Football Team, said he is ok with keeping the name as is. “You know, and I said this earlier, I like the Washington Football Team,” Williams told 106.7 The Fan’s Grant and Danny. “The one thing that resonates […]
Memorial service held for ex-director of GSU TV Center, broadcast professor
James Edward Penny brought a whole new way of thinking to the Grambling State University Television Center when he arrived on campus in the fall of 1986. “Through his leadership, he bridged a wide gap that was missing and moved the Television Center to the next level,” said Sharon Ford-Dunn, who retired as associate professor […]
GSU athletics annual audit released
Earlier this week, WBRZ News reported Grambling State University's Athletic Department’s finance audit conducted on February 3 unveiled a few mistakes and a little overspending. According to a report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, there were cases in which the university’s Statement of Revenues and Expenses had to be amended due to the listed amounts […]