First has been a keyword for graduating senior JaSahn Brown in his journey through life. He feels his years as a Grambling State University (GSU) student have been a first-class experience. Brown, who grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he attended Northside High School, is the first male on his father’s side of… Continue reading Grambling State student among first in his family to graduate high school, college
GSU Spring 2024 graduation to feature three valedictorians
Grambling State University will make history with a valedictory trifecta as part of Spring 2024 Commencement Exercises beginning at 10 a.m. Friday in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. A trio of GSU students — Ariel K. Box, Jordan A. Braithwaite and Joan Tran, each posted a perfect 4.0 grade point average to earn… Continue reading GSU Spring 2024 graduation to feature three valedictorians
Grambling State graduate student honored by IBM Master’s Fellowship Program
Grambling State University graduate student Yimara McCartney-Rosson has been named a 2022/23 IBM Masters Fellowship Program honoree. The IBM Masters Fellowship Program seeks to support exceptional graduate students who want to make their mark in promising and disruptive technologies, regardless of their field of study. The award recipients include those who are studying computer science,… Continue reading Grambling State graduate student honored by IBM Master’s Fellowship Program
Sen. Cleo Fields to serve as spring commencement speaker
GRAMBLING, La. — No stranger to Grambling State University, Louisiana State Senator Cleo Fields will serve as keynote speaker for GSU’s Spring 2024 Commencement Exercises to be held at 10 a.m. May 10 inside the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. GSU officials expect to confer diplomas to graduates from the College of Arts and… Continue reading Sen. Cleo Fields to serve as spring commencement speaker
Grambling State awarding more than $175,000 for spring semester scholarships
Grambling, LA. – April 10, 2024 – A total of 61 different donor-funded scholarships totaling $176,977 are being awarded to 161 Grambling State University students for the 2024 spring semester. Collectively, these scholarships received 4,283 applications, which were reviewed by a dedicated team that included the GSU Scholarship Committee, Financial Aid staff, and University… Continue reading Grambling State awarding more than $175,000 for spring semester scholarships
GSU gathers for glimpse of solar eclipse
Grambling, La. – April 8, 2024 – Mother Nature wasn’t fully cooperative, but that did not stop Grambling State University (GSU) students, faculty, and staff members from getting a glimpse of history Monday afternoon. A watch party was held in the Quad in front of “Eddie the Tiger” with a solid crowd hoping to… Continue reading GSU gathers for glimpse of solar eclipse
GSU Grad returns to talk past goals, future of digital health technology
Dr. Portia (Taylor) Singh has always been all about goals. That includes life goals, academic goals, and even athletic goals like helping the Grambling State University soccer team net its first Southwestern Athletic Conference championship in 2004. Singh has scored in reaching every goal set for herself, including earning a Bachelor of Science… Continue reading GSU Grad returns to talk past goals, future of digital health technology
VAPA to present ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ April 8-11
Grambling State University’s Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) department is preparing to present its version of “Little Shop of Horrors” from April 8-11 at the Floyd L. Sandle Theatre inside the Conrad Hutchinson Performing Arts Center. A campy sci-fi horror/comedy/musical, “Little Shop of Horrors” centers on a floral shop worker who discovers a R&B-singing… Continue reading VAPA to present ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ April 8-11
Travis Scott and Cactus Jack Partner with Mitchell & Ness to Launch First Ever Collegiate-Inspired featuring Grambling State Apparel Collection on April 4
Limited-edition “Jack Goes Back to College” capsule features a product range across 28 collegiate universities available via shop.travisscott.com, campus bookstores, and other select locations April 3, 2024 – Cactus Jack, the official brand of multi-platinum, diamond-certified recording artist and style icon Travis Scott, has teamed up with digital sports platform Fanatics, leading sports retailer Lids,… Continue reading Travis Scott and Cactus Jack Partner with Mitchell & Ness to Launch First Ever Collegiate-Inspired featuring Grambling State Apparel Collection on April 4
Women’s History Month speaker encourages students to cherish life lessons
Music has played a major role in the life of entertainment executive, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist Shanti Das. So has silence. Das spoke during a Women’s History Month program sponsored by Grambling State University’s Campus Activities Student Engagement and The Lyceum Committee inside the GSU Nursing Building Auditorium, discussing her varied career and life experiences… Continue reading Women’s History Month speaker encourages students to cherish life lessons