WHAT: Dr. Herb Simmons, Jr. Manager, Educator, Lawyer, Entrepreneur “Got Two Wings” book signing WHEN: Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. WHERE: Grambling State University, Nursing Building Student Lounge (Room 168) Refreshments will be served SYNOPSIS: “In the midst of the Jim Crow era and having faced […]
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SLI members discuss success of program
The President’s Student Leadership Initiative (SLI) is one of the most well known organizations on the campus of Grambling State University. Consisting of over 100 members, SLI continues to live out the mission of developing leaders and changing lives. SLI has garnered a wide range of success ever since […]
GSU student goes to China
Kayla Sullers, a native of Chicago Ill., was selected by the Chicago Urban League Student Mission Trip to go China this July. Sullers, a rising sophomore majoring in mass communication, received the news near the end of the spring semester upon completing her freshman year at Grambling State University. […]
United Afrikan American Men president making a difference in students’ lives
Uplifting the black community is something that holds great importance to Larry Short III. He feels as if a point of emphasis among people should be to support one another rather than bring each other down. Short is a native of Hammond, La. and a double major in computer information […]
GSU and LA Tech celebrate collaboration, football match-up
The Grambling State University and Louisiana Tech University football teams celebrated their collaboration with each other at a luncheon at the Ruston Civic Center in early June. The purpose of the luncheon was to bring together both Louisiana Tech and Grambling State football teams for a community service event. Brian […]
Behind the Keys
A Grambling State University student is on a musical journey that many can only dream about. James Key III also know as JamesThe3rddd, is an up-and-coming producer and artist from Los Angeles. Key knew he had a love for music by the age of 2 and began playing drums and […]
GSU licensing “GramFam” phrase
Jovan Hackley, Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Marketing for Grambling State University, recently announced that the term “GramFam” is officially being licensed by GSU. Hackley made the announcement to a room full of staff members in early June. Once licensed, Grambling hold the intellectual property rights and […]
Roebuck becomes first female band director
Since 1926, The World Famed Tiger Marching Band has been known for making history from performing in the first super bowl, Coca-Cola and Cartoon Network commercials as well as multiple presidental inauguration parades. Now, the World Famed Marching Band is making history again by naming Dr. Nikole Roebuck the New […]
Jimerson, Robinson finish first at Southern Miss.
Maurice Robinson Aneisha Bell came in eighth in the discus with a 41.52 meter hurl. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo The Grambling State men’s and women’s track team competed in the Southern Miss. Open over the weekend of April 26 and 27 in Hattiesburg, Miss. The men’s side was led by […]
LEDAY: Farewell from the Editor-in-chief
Raven LeDay is a graduate student in public administration from Dallas, Texas. Issues published under LeDay’s advisement. Raven LeDay/The Gramblinite I appreciate everyone that had a hand in the production of The Gramblinite. To Ms. Peters, thank you for reminding me to laugh even when “the going gets tough.” To […]