FROM THE INSIDE OUT: Prayer breakfast seeks transformations in youths Nov 13, 2009
Wright received his bachelor's degree in marketing from Grambling State University in May 2004 and is currently in the process of earning a master of divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Wright has served in a number of ministries, including as a youth mentor in Louisiana, where he counseled middle school boys and later served as a special education teacher and coach on the high school level. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
13 injured in Grambling St. bus crash in Arkansas Nov 7, 2009
A dozen students and a bus driver are being treated for injuries after three buses carrying members of the renowned Grambling State University marching band were involved in a traffic crash in southern Arkansas. Arkansas State Police spokesman Bill Sadler says none of the injuries appear to be life-threatening. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Black College Football HOF plans unveiled Oct 10, 2009
Williams, a Super Bowl MVP and Grambling State University graduate, said the vision of the hall of fame is to "preserve the legacy and history of historically black colleges and universities.". Atlanta was the natural pick to house the hall of fame, he said. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Black College Football HOF headed to Atlanta Oct 7, 2009
Grambling State University under the leadership of the great Coach Eddie Robinson ... Grambling State University and the all time winningest coach ... U I thought u knew Grambling State University under Coach Eddie Robinson Without question the best HBCU Football Team ever. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Battle of the Bands, part two Oct 3, 2009
This pole is TOTALLY invalid since you do NOT have the World Famous Grambling State University Marching Band on the list. No contest, hands down, the VERY BEST EVER. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Who has the best band among HBCU schools? Oct 2, 2009
This pole is TOTALLY invalid since you do NOT have the World Famous Grambling State University Marching Band on the list ... Southern University & Grambling State University has the best band. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
JSU tailgating Sep 23, 2009
Despite it being a cloudy afternoon marred by intermittent rain, die hard Jackson State University Tigers fans hit the pavement at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19 for some tailgating before JSU's home opener against their rivals the Grambling State University Tigers, who won 27-17. Metromix's camera stopped by pre-game to capture the loyal fans. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Grambling gets funds for science, nursing programs Sep 21, 2009
- Grambling State University has gotten $1. 5 million to attract more minority students to biomedical science programs. (Nola.com -- Sports)
La. lawmaker Gallot's ethics charges dismissed Sep 12, 2009
Rick Gallot involving his legal representation of a company in business dealings with Grambling State University and the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors, on which Gallot's mother serves. But the legal panel that oversaw those charges released a ruling Friday saying charges against the Ruston Democrat should be dismissed. (KSLA.com, LA)
Grambling Basketball Suffers Loss Aug 27, 2009
(Sports Network) - Grambling State University basketball announced the death of transfer student Henry White. White, from Milwaukee, had been hospitalized following conditioning drills at the school on August 14, but passed away on Wednesday morning. (ABC 7 News, DC)
CONFERENCE REPORT: Inside the WAC Aug 18, 2009
Louisiana Tech and nearby Grambling State University are trying to finalize an agreement to open the 2010 season with a game at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La. "The one thing I've thought was important was to play a game in Shreveport on a regular basis, and doing that is more challenging than you would hope," Louisiana Tech coach Derek Dooley told the Monroe News-Star. (USA Today -- Sports)
Dillon honored, GSU picked to win SWAC Jul 25, 2009
Grambling State University junior quarterback Greg Dillon, a Bogalusa native and Lumberjack alum, earned a spot on the Southwestern Athletic Conference preseason all-conference second team as voted on by the media Wednesday. While he said he appreciates the honor, he s not satisfied with being on the second team. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Grambling hires James Cooper as new baseball coach Jul 18, 2009
- James Darrell Cooper has been named the new head baseball coach of Grambling State University. Athletics Director Lin Dawson announced Cooper's hiring Friday at a news conference. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Judi Ann Mason, 54; playwright who wrote for television, films Jul 17, 2009
A Louisiana native, Ms. Mason was a 19-year-old student at Grambling State University when she saw a flier on the theater department bulletin board announcing the American College Theater Festival s 1975 Norman Lear award for best original comedy. The top prize was $2,500. (Boston Globe)
Louisiana Colleges and Universities Oppose Gun Lobby's Agenda to Push Guns Onto College Campuses May 22, 2009
CROTON FALLS, N.Y., May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Seven Louisiana state universities have signed resolutions opposing legislation to permit the carrying of loaded guns on college campuses: Grambling State University, Louisiana Tech University, NcNeese State University, Nicholls State University, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, University of Louisiana-Monroe, and Southern University A&M College. According to the Campaign to Keep Guns Off Campus, 88 colleges and universities in 23 states... (PR Newswire)
Missing piece for Richt May 19, 2009
25] Although the Packers have granted limited permission to other organizations to utilize a similar logo, notably the University of Georgia and Grambling State University, the Packers hold the trademark for it. 26] Adopted in 1964, the Georgia G - though different in design and color- was similar to the Packer s G. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
A coach, a father, a man: Coach Robert Temple has set an example for the youth of Bogalusa for many years Mar 24, 2009
The eldest child, daughter Chiketa Temple Morris, graduated from Milwaukee Technical High School and attended Grambling State University ... Rush Temple and Russell Temple both graduated from BHS and are seniors at Grambling State University ... Ralston Antoine Temple graduated from BHS and is a sophomore at Grambling State University. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
