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Event kicks off job search season

The Grambling State University’s 48th Annual Career Fair was held in the Black and Gold Room recently. The name of the event was the Lonnie Smith Career Fair, named to honor a longtime placement director at GSU.  The fair offered several opportunities to receive internships, entry-level jobs, and graduate schools’ […]

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Event kicks off job search season

The Grambling State University’s 48th Annual Career Fair was held in the Black and Gold Room recently. The name of the event was the Lonnie Smith Career Fair, named to honor a longtime placement director at GSU.  The fair offered several opportunities to receive internships, entry-level jobs, and graduate schools’ […]

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Two Towns, Two Teams, One Cause

On Friday the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Lincoln Parish hosted the Lincoln Parish Purple Bowl. The game, Grambling High versus Cedar Creek, was held in Eddie G. Robinson Stadium. MELANIE C. THOMAS/Courtesy photo Purple balloons are released during GHS halftime activities for the “Purple Out” Friday, Sept. […]

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Two Towns, Two Teams, One Cause

On Friday the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Lincoln Parish hosted the Lincoln Parish Purple Bowl. The game, Grambling High versus Cedar Creek, was held in Eddie G. Robinson Stadium. MELANIE C. THOMAS/Courtesy photo Purple balloons are released during GHS halftime activities for the “Purple Out” Friday, Sept. […]

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First lady of football laid to rest

Pauline Lee was among the hundreds turning out to honor and wish Doris Robinson goodbye, and she brought a special gift. Doris had given me a silver bracelet that belonged to her. I remember when we would talk she would say ‘We go way, way, way back.’ I would have […]

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GSU celebrates Founder’s Week 2015

The sound of music filled the air as Grambling State University began its annual Founder’s Day Fellowship Breakfast. The event was held Monday in the schools Black and Gold Room with many of GSU alumni, employees and community members in attendance. The school observed its 114th anniversary with a week-long […]

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Grambling vet receives honor

Retired Sergeant First Class (SFC) William J. Rutledge of Grambling was recognized at the Korea-Vietnam Veterans Honors Luncheon held at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport on Friday, Sept. 18.  Rutledge was presented the Korea Ambassador for Peace Medal.  “It was wonderful; I was met at the front door and […]

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Founder’s Week to commemorate 114 years of GSU

Grambling State University will commemorate the 114th anniversary of its founding with a celebration of events beginning Sept. 28. The theme for the 2015 Founder’s Week celebration is  “ONE GRAMBLING:  Honoring History, Keeping Promises and Fulfilling Dreams.”   Alumnus Eddie Martin, senior vice president at Bank of America, will be […]

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Krewe of GSU

The coronation of Miss Grambling State University was on Sept. 17 in T.H. Harris Auditorium.  The newly crowned Joiya Smith began her night with a Mardi Gras theme, and an exquisite entrance, with a second line, emulating New Orleans’ famous parade tradition.   Smith entered on a float and was […]

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Married to the game

Being the wife of a football coach can be just as busy as the coach’s life — from meetings, to practice, to travelling, and let’s not forget keeping things in order at home. With over 100 years in total football experience, all eight of Grambling’s football coaches’ wives have been […]