Grambling English Writing Enhancement Lab is now open The English Writing Enhancement Lab is officially open for spring 2014. In addition to its one-on-one tutorial assistance, the lab provides a series of English mini-workshops on a variety of topics. Three professors will present student mini workshops for the month of February. All mini-workshops will be […]
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GSU campus curbs are being repainted
As campus beautification continues at Grambling State University, many students may have noticed the new fighting tiger sculpture and the new benches on The Yard. Perhaps going unnoticed is something a little closer to the ground: freshly painted curbs. About 3,000 square feet of curbs have been repainted throughout the entire campus. With bright […]
Sisterhood takes over SGA event
The Sisterhood of Criminal Justice is seeking help with its most recent community service event. During Tuesday’s Organization Fair in the Student Union’s Black and Gold Room, the Sisterhood of Criminal Justice was seeking a different kind of recruitment. The organization is currently having a tee shirt drive for homeless shelters and rehabilitation centers. […]
AKAs to the rescue
The Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., held a fundraiser to help a student in need. On Jan. 9, Derrick “Chuckie” Young Jr., lost all of his belongings and home in a tragic fire. Young, a Kansas City, Mo., native, is popular on campus and is an active member of the […]
Former Grambling resident dies
Jophery Brown, a former Grambling State University baseball standout and later a professional stuntman, has died from complications of cancer treatment. “He was one of the best guys you’ll ever want to know,” older brother Calvin Brown, 78, said. He was a good brother and he was the greater voice of the family.” Brown, 68, […]
Recipients receive MLK awards
Grambling State University award recipients include Monroe mayor, state elected officials, an Arcadia couple, an NBA legend and Shreveport Federal Credit Union are among those to be honored on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Grambling State University announces six illustrious recipients will be presented awards at the third annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished […]
Cover Girl gives pageant tips
As the Cover and Calendar Girl Pageant season nears, Grambling State University’s current queen Tiara Thomas hosted a series of workshops to help this year’s competitors prepare. With a focus on interview and etiquette, Thomas called upon the 2011-2012 Cover Girl queen Geralka “Gerri” Jackson to help her demonstrate proper interview etiquette. While the student […]
GSU installs social media policy
Grambling State University is encouraging the use of social media with its own university social media policy and a leadership request to get engaged online. The university’s policy committee considered and approved a social media policy in August (2013) and GSU President Frank G. Pogue is urging everyone to consider how best to incorporate social […]
Final respects paid to long time local pastor
Many traveled to Jonesboro to pay their final respects and celebrate the life of Rev. Roosevelt Bryant Jr. Bryant, a New Orleans native, was the pastor of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Jonesboro for 22 years. Esther Robinson, who grew up in the church, said Rev. Bryant was more than a pastor. He was […]
GSU College of Business gets new dean
One Grambling State University professor received a promotion with the start of the new year. Tsegai Emmanuel has been selected as the new dean of the College of Business. He is a former professor of management in the Department of Management and Marketing. “This was a national search, well organized and we had a strong […]