The GSU Student Government Association hosted an Independence Day barbecue on July 4 in the quad. The event was an opportunity for fun, sun, music and second servings of JJ’s Cajun Kitchen grub with community members. While summer session students, friends and faculty attended, so did about 25 high school […]
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GSU hires enrollment vice president to help increase its numbers
Dr. Paul Bryant is the new vice president of enrollment management and retention. The Elizabeth City, N.C., native was the vice president of student affairs at Delaware State University before coming to Grambling State. Dr. Bryant said he doesn’t believe there are any secrets to maintaining healthy enrollment and retention. […]
GSU legends to be inducted in hall of fame
Football will be the primary focus when Grambling State University honors its latest group of athletic legends later this month.?? A total of 15 individuals who have made a major impact on the school’s sports history will be inducted into the GSU Legends Hall of Fame at the Monroe Civic […]
Vice president of finance released
The former vice president for finance and administration Daarel Burnette was released by the administration.An e-mail from President Dr. Frank G. Pogue confirmed that Burnette was replaced by Leon Sanders, who also is experienced in this position. Sanders’ current position is interim vice president for finance and administration. A nationwide […]
Grambling State alum writes book to enlighten others
Patrick LeBlanc, a 1982 graduate of Grambling High Labatory School and 1986 grad of GSU, has written a book. The book, “On Earth as it is in Heaven,” was published based on the experiences and knowledge of LeBlanc. “Every venue in our country whether legal or illegal has been desegregated […]
National honors awarded to GSU Campus Ministry
Rev. Consuella “Connie” F. Breaux, executive director of United Campus Ministry and Wesley Foundation, accepted the “Campus Ministry of The Year Award” for the student leaders and community of Grambling State University on June 25.This occurred in Washington D.C. withNational Campus Ministry Association. It’s a professional organization for campus ministers […]
GSU class works with Beapers
Young and younger minds combine to grow research and success. The Cultural Anthropology class at Grambling State University, taught by Dr. Frances Staten combined with BEAPERS to complete a service research project. I felt this was a good group of young people to put together to help encourage them both,” […]
Biting off all he can Chu
Local designer Michael “Mykal Chu” McClendon is establishing himself as a viable fashion force to be reckoned with. The Louisiana Tech fashion-merchandising senior is connected to his family, identity and craft. “I want people to know I dress the way I dress because this is my passion and my love, […]
Crime spreads in Arkansas town
Crossett, Ark. is a town of 5,381 that is noted for having a cost of living nearly 25 percent lower than the national average. The town recently had two murders. Demontrius Webb was killed by a .38 caliber handgun. Antonio Robinson of Pine Bluff was charged with first degree murder […]
Seven qualify in mayoral race
Seven people met the qualifications to run for Grambling’s mayoral seat in the Oct. 2 elections. Qualifying began July 7 and ended July 9. Candidates qualifying include Martha Andrus, Edward Jones, Alvin Bradley, Gary Dupree, Robert Wiley, and John Williams. Grambling businessman and former banker Robert Wiley announced his intention […]