Historically Black Colleges and Universities are often thought of as being mediocre, especially those who consider Blacks intellectually inferior. A few HBCUs throughout the United States have been struggling with the issue of accreditation, falling enrollment and lack of sufficient funds to run these schools. These colleges and universities are […]
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Academic assessment to hold Rising Junior Exam Orientation
The Grambling State University Center for Academic Assessment will host a Rising Junior Examination Orientation on Monday, March 14 at 10 a.m. (Alphabets A-L), 2 p.m. (Alphabets M-Z) and March 15 at 11 a.m. (for students who cannot attend on Monday) in the Nursing Building Auditorium. Students are required to […]
Couples give relationship advise to class
Monday was not only known as the day of love but also a day to gain knowledge for personal growth.Dr. Sarah Dennis gave students in her Ethics and Leadership in Public Administration class at Grambling State University an opportunity to talk with five area couples about how they balance careers […]
Gramblinite serves it up in court TV
Grambling alumna, Lena Wilson-Claybon, was recently chosen as supervising post producer on the nationally syndicated television show, Judge Karen’s Court. Lena graduated from Grambling State University in 1982 and began her television career as a commercial writer/producer at KALB-TV5 in Alexandria.After moving to Los Angeles in the early ’90s, she […]
Grambling sports begin to heat up
It has been all smiles for Grambling Tigers during this season of romance. The men’s track team held a ring ceremony to honor them as the outdoor champions.The Tiger basketball team has really up lifted their game in the month of February with winning three of their last four games. […]
It’s time for midseason NBA report card
Going into the All-Star break, the most anticipated NBA season in the last twenty years has not disappointed.Some teams have continued their pursuit of excellence, while other teams have bottomed out, continuing their pursuit for the top pick in this year’s draft. Here are the top headlines for the first […]
‘Low completer’ academic slaves?
I met an Egyptian medical doctor while in South Carolina for the HBCU student media conference last weekend. She talked about the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak and her experience as a religious minority (Christian). She also divulged details about Egypt’s education system. She talked about Egypt’s culture of literacy, exposure […]
Black history great Muhammad Ali
#8220;I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew who I was.” These are wise words spoken from arguably the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali.During Black History Month, we are quick to mention our civil rights leaders Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, or maybe […]
Summit to feature Rev. G. Craige Lewis
G. Craige Lewis is a speaker who has traveled the world to reach the hearts and minds of young people with a revolutionary revelation of truth. His free admission speaking schedule includes: March 4 at 7 p.m. at the Monroe Civic Center “Theater,” March 5 at 11 a.m. in Jonesboro. […]
Pre-Alumni Council to hold interest meeting
The Pre-Alumni Council at Grambling State University aims to encourage students to set short and long term goals, while realigning the priorities for success. PAC is a student-run organization that works to establish a support system to motivate the ability and performance of Grambling State University to become effective alumni. […]