Former Grambling hoops great Hershell West dies at 82
By T. Scott Boatright Former Grambling College (now known as Grambling State University) basketball great Hershell West passed away Monday, Jan. 30 in his hometown of Rayville, La., following a
Read MoreReflections on the 35th Anniversary of Doug Williams’ Culture-Shifting 1988 Super Bowl Victory
January 31, 1988 was a defining moment in sports history and in American culture. Today marks 35 years since Doug Williams became the first Black NFL quarterback to start in
Read MoreGrambling State School of Nursing to host forum January 31 for prospective healthcare professionals
Grambling, La. – January 30, 2023 – It’s a profession that has always been important and in demand. Nursing has become even more crucial and needed than ever before in
Read MoreGrambling State among recipients of $75K Ascend grant to support student parents
Grambling, La. – January 25, 2023 – Grambling State University is one of eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to join Ascend at
Read MoreVP for Academic Affairs elected to SACSCOC Board of Trustees
Grambling, La. – January 25, 2023 – Dr. Connie R. Walton, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Grambling State University (GSU) has been elected to serve as a
Read MoreGSU set to join Thurgood Marshall coalition to drive long-term progress at HBCUs
Grambling, La. – January 18, 2023 – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), UNCF (United Negro College Fund), and Partnership for Education Advancement have launched a landmark collaboration to drive
Read MoreGSU targets ‘gateway to greatness’ in Omaha, Nebraska
The city of Omaha, Nebraska, is known for being the “Gateway to the West.” For Grambling State University (GSU), it could soon also become known as a “Gateway to
Read MoreAlumnus Mark Crawford challenges Fall 2022 graduates to exceed limits, break boundaries
GSU alumnus presents $50K check from BP to benefit scholarships Grambling, La. – December 15, 2022 – British Petroleum (bp) Senior Vice President Mark A. Crawford brought much in his
Read MoreGSU awarded Keep Louisiana Beautiful University Affiliate Grant To Support Campus Wide Recycling Project
Keep Grambling State University (GSU) Beautiful has been selected as a recipient of the University Affiliate Grant by Keep Louisiana Beautiful, the state’s premier anti-litter and community improvement organization.
Read MoreGrambling State receives more than $17K from McDonald’s ArkLaTex to support student services
Grambling, La. – December 12, 2022 – The McDonald’s restaurant corporation had a famous slogan in the 1970s — “You deserve a break today.” On Monday, McDonald’s helped provide
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