Samuel G. Freedman is humble, telling a story about how African-American college football players cope and survive the strife-filled 1960s civil rights. “I looked at the seasons where there were a great deal of civil rights,” said Freedman, a thin man with salt and pepper hair and a salt and […]
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GSU feeling strain from budget cuts
Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue is doing his best to alleviate ongoing state budget cuts, but it may only be enough to soften the financial blow he expects this school year. Half of the university’s state-funded budget has continued to decrease in the last six years. According to […]
GSU veteran takes on more active role
Can you imagine how strenuous working under President Frank G. Pogue day in and day out can be? Long hours, tons of meetings, not to mention the lack of student and faculty interaction. These are just a few of the commitments and sacrifices of working in the president’s office at […]
G-Men back on KGRM
The smell of Grambling football is in the air, and a familiar station has returned to the microphone after signing off 13 years ago. Starting Saturday, the university’s radio station –91.5 KGRM— will be announcing the G-Men’s every move at their games. “You mean I don’t have to […]
GSUPD gets new leaders
The Grambling State University Police Department made history when it named two women to lead GSUPD. A promotion and introduction ceremony was held Wednesday announcing the new leaders: Lieutenant of Administration Ruby Jones and Lieutenant of Operations Sarah Williams. The event was held at the Betty Smith Nursing Building. They […]
Excuse me miss
A long-awaited event finally arrived this past Tuesday on Grambling State University’s campus: the 2013-2014 Calendar Girl signing. This event takes place at the beginning of the semester every fall. Campus and community get a chance to meet Miss Cover Girl and the Calendar Girls and get their copy of the […]
Express under construction
Everyone on the campus of Grambling State University has raised questions about the Tiger Express this semester. Many have asked: When will Taco Bell open? What are they going to do with the convenience store? And so on. The first question everyone wants to know is why is it so […]
Aaron James named permanent AD
Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue asked Aaron James to be interim athletic director for a second time since he’s been president. This time, however, he’s decided that James is his man. “Aaron was a finalist when we looked at more than 80 candidates for the position, and he […]
Former Miss GSU featured in magazine
Geralka “Gerri” Jackson continues to represent Grambling State University as she was featured in the September issue of Ebony. Jackson was one of 10 HBCU campus queens voted nationally to be featured in “Crowning Glory.” “It’s an honor to be able to continue to represent my alma mater on a […]
Payne pegged to lead lab schools
A Grambling State University graduate with deep higher education academic experience and certifications has been chosen as the new principal of Grambling Middle School and Grambling High School. “We are fortunate that our search led us to someone on our campus who has the types of talents we need,” said […]