Bayou Classic 2015 activities will be kicked off with a press conference Tuesday, where a new Bayou Classic trophy will be unveiled. This year’s grudge match between hyper-rivals Grambling State and Southern universities, will be the 42nd annual football game. The old trophy was donated to the Smithsonian Institute to become a permanent display at […]
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Foundation gives university $100,000
Grambling State University has received a $100,000 donation for student scholarships and university programs from Grambling University Foundation at the Red River Classic Gala on Nov. 6 in Shreveport. “I would like to thank the members of Grambling University Foundation for this generous donation,” said President Willie Larkin. “I am truly grateful to the Foundation […]
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Alum customizes, author new book
As a result of responding to a forwarded e-mail by associate professor, Dr. Elaine Foster, Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Grambling State University, Yolanda Barnes has her name on a textbook. Barnes, GSU and Bossier Parish Community College, Sociology/Psychology adjunct, captured the essence of the arts and sciences of sociology in a new textbook […]
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Workshop empowers students
Grambling State University students were focused on the road to their successful career paths on November 11 as the Mass Communication Media Management graduate class organized a student workshop eitled “Empowering Students with Knowledge Regarding Their Future Career”. GLENN LEWIS/The Yearbook Students listen and take notes on career advice offered by successful alumnus Brian Lowe. […]
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Mr. AKA crowned
The Alpha Theta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha found its “Mr. Gatsby” Wednesday night when Richard Jackson was crowned Mr. AKA for the 2015-2016 school year in the T.H. Harris auditorium. Courtesy photo Newly crowned Mr. AKA Richard Jackson (center) is flanked by Mr. Pink Corey Carroll (left) and Mr. Green Quincy Wheaton. The […]
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City to seek Certified Local Government status
The city of Grambling has already begun taking steps to gain designation as a Certified Local Government (CLG) in the state of Louisiana. The designation will allow the city to establish historic preservation programs designed to foster community pride, to survey and inventory local historic properties, and to assist property owners in preserving the […]
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Honors College
Grambling State University celebrated the 25th anniversary of Earl Lester Cole Honors College with the induction of 39 outstanding students into the 26th cohort of the Honors College on Oct. 29. The Honors College was named after Earl Lester Cole, who began his tenure at Grambling in 1936 as a science teacher and was appointed […]
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Police Jury incumbents Wyatt, Hunter retain seats
With Saturday’s primary election having come and gone, there were some surprises at the polls. Even with the heavy rain and Grambling State and Louisiana Tech universities playing football games at home, many still made it out to vote. Then again, some would say that both these things played a major part in the voter […]
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Cross-country team brings GSU another championship; Chepkwony earns top honor
The Grambling State University’s cross-country track team brought home another trophy by winning the 2015 Cross Country Championship. Leading the race was Hassan Chepkwony, one athlete whose mind is so far in the race for Grambling State you might get left behind. “I wanted GramFam to know that we are Grambling and we’re doing something […]
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Crowd waits out weather, flight delays for concert
Rain, sleet or snow – the show must go on! KATRINA HARRIS/The Gramblinite Erykah Badu pours out her heart and neo-soul at the Homecoming Concert in T.H. Harris Auditorium. Students, alumni and staff took to social media in awe and fright due to the latest news dropped on them via email and social […]