President Barack Obama presented his second State of the Union address by paying tribute to the victims of the January 8 Tucson tragedy that left 6 dead and 14 injured including Democratic House Representative, Gabrielle Giffords. Immediately after his tribute, Obama appealed to both parties to put aside political differences […]
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GSU could lose academic programs
The Louisiana Board of Regents yesterday announced that 460 academic programs at the state’s public colleges and universities are up for possible elimination.The board’s reasons included duplicative academic offerings and abysmal graduation rates for the cuts. The Southern University System might lose more than 50 programs between Baton Rouge, Shreveport […]
Tiger Bucks, GFlex and added options
GSU students have increased options with their identification cards this semester. Previously, student IDs were used for meals in the cafeteria, Tiger Xpress food court and Tiger Xpress convenience store. Once validated, the cards are also used for entrance to on-campus games.Students now have the option of putting Tiger Bucks […]
Former mayor vindicated
Charges against former Grambling mayor Martha Andrus have been dismissed. Louisiana State Ethics Board recently vindicated Andrus of ethics charges. The allegations date back to 2008 when Andrus was connected to $50,000 that has yet to be proven missing. Andrus allegedly fired business manager Willie Mabry and town clerk Pam […]
Scholarships now available for GLBT
The New Orleans Chapter of Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG NO) is accepting applications for scholarships for the 2011-2012 school year. The purpose of the scholarships is to recognize outstanding gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT), to encourage continuing education for self-identified GLBT students, and to […]
Warner to speak at BEAP anniversary
In celebration of Black History Month, Pi Gamma Mu will sponsor an Empowerment Conference focusing on the seven ideals of the international honor society and A Reflection/Scholarship Luncheon.The activities will be held Feb. 12-14. Dr. Neari F. Warner, former acting president of GSU and a member of the BEAP 500 […]
GSU English Department to sponsor poetry contest
The Department of English invites students to submit poems to the Annual Poetry Contest. The winning poets will receive a $100 prize for first place, $75 for second place and $50 for third place. In addition, there is a $50 prize for the best formal poem and a $50 prize […]
Retired Professor Given Double Honor
Friday, Jan. 14, Thelma Alice Smith Washington Williams received a big surprise delivered to her address on Carver Street in Grambling. As she answered her door she looked at a bouquet of 86 roses.The Grambling High School Class of 1976 presented Williams with a bouquet of yellow roses for her […]
Former Grambling employee remembered
Funeral services will be held for Thelma Elois Pruitt Egans Tuesday, Jan. 25 at noon at the Mt. Calm Baptist Church in Simsboro. She passed away Thursday, Jan. 20.A wake will be held at King’s Funeral Home in Ruston from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ms. Egans worked as a […]
GSU president excited about 2011
Office of the PresidentJanuary 18, 2011 Dear Student:Happy New Year, and a hearty welcome to our new and returning students to Grambling State University for the 2011 Spring Semester! It’s going to be an exciting year, and I hope you will catch the excitement. I am excited about, and proud […]