The Gramblinite
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue was surprised when Doug Mosley ended an otherwise enjoyable, though normal luncheon program by handing him an unexpected gift: A $10,000 donation. “It was a great day for Grambling State University students when the Shreveport chapter of the Grambling State University National Alumni […]
Students from 26 Louisiana high schools entered a Poetry Contest sponsored by the Department of English and Foreign Languages at Grambling State University. Fourteen department faculty members participated in the judging without knowing the names of the poets, their high schools or their locations within the state. After several […]
The Grambling State University Laboratory Schools ended the 2013 session with awards and words of encouragement from speakers. The High School held its commencement exercises Monday, May 20 in the T.H. Harris Auditorium. Mayor Edward Jones of the City of Grambling served as guest speaker. He gave reflections of his […]
New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow, a 1991 Grambling State University graduate, will deliver the commencement address next month. “I’m thrilled, and humbled, to have been asked to deliver the commencement address,” said Blow, 42. “This is undoubtedly the most meaningful speech – on a personal level – that […]
An investigation into the Grambling State University Police Department has prompted immediate changes. It was announced in February by university officials that there would be a detailed investigation into complaints and issues about campus law enforcement, but information on what has been found has yet to be released. “We have […]
Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue told an audience of students, faculty and staff Thursday though the institution is facing serious financial challenges, there continue to be good things happening. Prior to the event, the president said “these are challenging, difficult times, but we will get through all of […]
While most people around the Grambling community were taking on their daily endeavors, a Grambling State University graduate student organized a local Earth Day observance in hopes of beautifying the community. Monday at the Grambling Park, Shanice Brooks, 24, from Delle Rose, took matters into her own hands as the […]
In today’s society, it is common for freshmen college students to get homesick. Mainly because of the home cooked meal they anticipate when returning home for the holidays. However, Chester Rogers III, a freshman wide receiver here at Grambling State University, doesn’t have to miss those home cooked meals, he […]
Working in the food service industry since high school, Eddie Rushing takes pride in serving a variety of quality food. Now he’s the new food service director at Grambling State University. Leon Sanders, the university’s vice president for Finance and Administration, announced Rushing’s selection at the Spring Convocation last Thursday […]
Grambling State University is doing its best to prepare for another major budget cut, and that effort will include student tuition increases. According to Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal’s budget plan proposed earlier this month, the university can anticipate a reduction of $3.7 million, and to continue operating at a […]