Emotions were high as the graduating class of 2016 received their degrees from the various departments. The Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center was filled with the cheers from families of the graduating seniors in the main hall. GLEN LEWIS/The Yearbook Dr. Willie Larkin (left) congratulates Jonathan Wallace for his achievements. He was Student Government […]
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Pageant to highlight Juneteenth events
Juneteenth emblem The City of Grambling’s 44th annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival will be held June 12-18 beginning with a poetry contest to be held on Sunday. The event will be centered around the theme of “Building Our Future…Honoring Our Legends.” The festival will feature activities and entertainment for all ages, including a parade, pageant, […]
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Grambling mayor to head international group
Edward Jones During its recent meeting in Washington, DC, the World Conference of Mayors (WCM) elected Grambling Mayor Edward Jones as its president. A non-profit, non-political, international organization, the WCM comprises mayors and other elected officials from cities across America and throughout the world, including Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. Jones succeeds James L. […]
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SGA president releases support
Grambling State University Office of the President April 30, 2016 Fellow Tigers, I would like to wish each of you much success on your finals and a safe summer. The Student Government Association (SGA) is present to serve each student and to assist in making your collegiate experience the best that it can […]
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Businessman to be graduation speaker
Thomas Allen Moorehead’s career has taken him down many interesting paths, but his road map on life has remained consistent: Look for ways to help others. A visionary business professional, Moorehead is a mentor to hundreds of African Americans interested in careers in the automobile industry and a philanthropist who has funded scholarships for college […]
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Message of hope at Spring Convocation
James Cole Jr. visited Grambling to emphasize the importance of getting a historically black college education. The last convocation of the spring semester took place in the Black and Gold Room on Tuesday. The event was titled, “The President’s Spring Convocation”. Cole currently serves as the delegated duties of deputy secretary, chief operating officer and […]
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FEMA sharing costs of $7M repairs
The director of Facilities, Safety and Risk Management said that Grambling State, with the help of Federal Emergency Management Agency, is in the process of repairing the $7 million in damage caused by the March 9 flood. “We are only in Phase One, which is remediation and tear-out of all damages,” said Kevin Tallasken, the […]
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Tiger Fest-tivities
After much anticipation, the day had finally arrived, the Tiger Fest 2016 concert! DEONTE SATCHER/Courtesy Photo Rapper Young Thug prepares to dance as his DJ drops the beat to crowd favorite, Hercules. Antory Copper, whom has now become popularly known as To3tagga graced the stage with a crowd favorite "Pressure". By the reaction of the […]