Alumnus Willie Bailey has made his debut as an author with the publication of his first novella, Generation Superstar, earlier this year. Bailey, 29, graduated from Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2004 and graduated from Grambling State University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree. Bailey loves life, writing, God and physical fitness. The book […]
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GSU president speaks in open letter
Dear Friends and Supporters of Grambling State University: I am sure that you are aware of the recent boycott by our football players (which ended recently), that brought national and international attention to Grambling State University. I believe good things can come from creative tension. Creative tension can be used to bring attention to the […]
Hazel Jones celebrates 100 years
Grambling State University Librarian Emerita, Hazel Johnson Jones, celebrated her centennial birthday with a program held at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon. Celebrating a Century of Blessings was the theme for the commemoration. A host of Jones’ relatives, friends, former co-workers, church members and sorority sisters traveled to Grambling for this special […]
The Omicron Lambda Chapter presents Phi Mu Alpha Week
Monday, Oct. 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Union, The Omicron Lambda Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha begins Phi Mu Alpha week with a music education informational session called “115 Degrees of Music.” The Phi Mu Alpha brothers chose that name because this year marks the 115th year of their organization, and […]
KGRM gives back to students
The Second Annual Grambling State University Radiothon will be held on Friday, November 1, 2013, Homecoming Weekend, at Grambling’s own KGRM 91.5 FM Radio Station, in the Washington-Johnson Complex, from 8:00 am to 8:00 p.m. The purpose of Radiothon is to continue to enhance the academic profile of the institution, and to increase awareness among […]
Business students attend conference
Seventeen students and two faculty advisors from the College of Business attended the 34th Annual National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Southwest-Western Region Student Conference held in Houston, Texas on Oct 3-5, 2013. The aim of the conference was to offer students opportunities to sharpen their professional skills and gain exposure to cutting edge […]
Nursing grads excel on national exam
Grambling State University students once again show their success in the School of Nursing. In May, the master of science in nursing degree national final exam was given to graduate nursing students. GSU showed excellence by earning a 100 percent passing rate for the 30 students who took the MSN national test. The exam allows […]
Rising Junior Exam requirements explained
The center for academic assessment will host the Rising Junior Examination Orientation Monday in the Grambling Hall Auditorium. Students whose last name beginning with A-L will go at 9:30 a.m. and M-Z will be seen at 1:30 p.m. Students unable to attend orientation on Monday may attend on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Grambling […]
Students take part in project
Many people wouldn’t like spending time in the cemetery, but a group of Grambling State University students did just that on Sept. 26. The students participated in Dr. Frances Staten’s long-running Cemetery Preservation and Beautification Service Learning Project. As part of the project, GSU students gathered at Grambling Memorial Cemetery and cared for gravesites by […]
Area community reflects on life of GSU alum
Over a thousand people showed up Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday to celebrate the life of the legendary chef and owner of Brother’s Seafood, Orlando Leanord Chapman. The 49-year-old died on Tuesday, Sept. 24 of cardiac arrest, when he fell into Cross Lake. On Friday, the viewing of his body was held at Praise Temple […]