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Essay, artwork contest open to graduate, undergraduate students

In celebration of the centennial of the American Association of University Professors, the AAUP Foundation is sponsoring competitions for undergraduates and graduate students for essays and artwork. The deadline for submissions must be sent to centennialcontest@aaupfoundation.org by midnight (EST) on March 1. The theme of both competitions is “Academic Freedom: […]

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Operation Jump Start training help available for entrepreneurs

Operation Jump Start is a hands-on, 36-hour training program designed to help aspiring and existing entrepreneurs determine the feasibility of their business ideas while building essential business planning and preparation skills. The program will continue through Thursday Feb. 17. The meeting times are set for 6 p.m.–9 p.m. located in […]

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Spectator bus, auditions among coming FSUB-sponsored events

The Favrot Student Union Board will host a number of activities during the month of February. The spectator bus to Baton Rouge has been cancelled. Miss Cover Girl will present “Upholding Your Inner Queen” featuring Tamara Marshall, executive assistant to the president of Grambling. The event will be held on […]

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Education board makes announcements

Black school students suspended more often The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has received a report saying that African American students are disciplined at a higher rate than other groups The report said that although Black students make up 44 percent of the student population, they receive 63 percent […]

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Grambling pothole blues reduced

On Grambling State University’s campus there are lots of potholes, but the University is taking the proper steps to get them fixed. The funding is limited for construction; therefore it is more of a challenge to try and get them filled, said Tremell Turner, director of facilities. He said recently […]

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Student receives NADE award

A Grambling State University student has been awarded a National Association for Developmental Education scholarship. Rudolph Ellis, a graduate student majoring in developmental education with a focus on curriculum and instructional design was overwhelmed and humbled when he learned about the $1000 stipend along with the submission of a current […]

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Leaders honored at MLK Luncheon

Today, Grambling State University honored 10 recipients at the fourth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award Luncheon in the Black and Gold room. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award recognizes person’s who show their leadership through servicing their community and the communities around them. Stephanie Finley, […]