Grambling State University is currently in great hands under President Rick Gallot, but how much do you know about the contributions of the original “Prez?” The college now known as GSU has seen so much change since it was founded in 1901. One man that helped lay the foundation […]
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Coach Rob to be honored on birthday
Eddie G. Robinson left his mark nationwide and at Grambling State University, becoming the winningest coach in NCAA history with 408 wins before being later surpassed. Robinson, who passed away in 2007, will be honored during a 104th Birthday Remembrance celebration starting at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at […]
History made by GSU’s Doug Williams being built on in Super Bowl LVII
In the 1978 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected quarterback Doug Williams from Grambling State University with the 17th overall pick. As Grambling’s quarterback, Williams won three Black College National Championships and two SWAC championships. Williams is a 2001 inductee of the College Football Hall of Fame. In […]
Contract with Barnes & Noble extended
The Barnes & Noble bookstore is in Favrot Student Union. File photo Barnes and Noble recently extended a five-year contract with Grambling State University to operate the campus bookstore which also sells GSU apparel and gifts. Barnes and Noble is located on the ground floor in the Favrot Student Union […]
Deadly virus fatalities rising
The coronavirus is the latest pandemic to hit the world as it has already infected almost 100,000 people, killed over 3,000 and spread around the world. The first recorded victim of the coronavirus was in China in 2019 in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. The most coronavirus victims outside China […]
GSU rises to 3rd in Home Depot competition
Current leader board as of 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 4. To vote and check the leader board, visit Retoolyourschool.com. Screenshot from retoolyourschool.com Last Thursday, Feb 27, Grambling State University had a little over 5,200 votes in The Home Depot Retool Your School competition. Since then the number has rapidly increased […]
David Banner speaks at convocation
David Banner walked among and talked with the audience at GSU’s Black History Month Convocation. Courtesy photo As David Banner maneuvered off the stage and meandered through the crowd, maintaining everyone’s attention, his main points included fixing the wide gap between generations and urged the audience to come together as […]
Omega Psi Phi hosts Black History Month Program
Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosted a Black History Month program. GSU professor Dr. Kevin Washington served as the guest speaker for the Omegas’ Black History Month Program. Jaron Clark/Courtesy photo The brothers of the Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on the […]
Career Fair a ‘huge’ success
Students packed into Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center for Grambling State University’s 2020 Spring Graduate & Professional School held on Feb. 18. Students had the opportunity to connect with recruiters regarding internships and jobs. Glenn Lewis/GSU Media Relatio
GSU employee dedicates her life to serving others
Madison Grambling State University employee has dedicated her life to servicing others. Altha Madison, a career counselor within the GSU’s Office of Career Services, has dedicated her life to helping others in whatever capacity she can. Madison, a native of Ruston, La., has a history with Grambling State University. Her […]