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Grambling State University is saddened to hear of the passing of Zaria Griffith. She was involved in a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 167 yesterday evening. Griffith was a native of Chicago, IL and member of the SGA. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones.
Struck by tragedy in 2019 after his car went under a tractor, Demarcus Tinsley had enough strength to call 911 before passing out. After multiple surgeries & learning to talk & breathe again, he returned & will now graduate with a Criminal Justice degree.
#CongratsGrad
#GramGrad23
Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Delia Madison. Madison was a junior majoring in Visual and Performing Arts, was a member of the cheer squad and an actress in Grambling's Theatre department. Keep the family in your prayers.
#GramFamForever
Thank you VP Kamala Harris for recognizing our G-Men.
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As a proud HBCU graduate, I was thrilled to see
@gsutigers_mbb
fight their way back for a historic win in their NCAA tournament game last night. This team defines excellence and makes us all so proud.
Grambling State University stands with
@southernu_br
and would like to send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and Jaguar family of Arlana Miller.
#WeAreOne
We are saddened to hear of the passing of criminal justice major Lajermanique Nichols and her brother. There will be a balloon release and candle lighting ceremony on August 8, 2021, at 9:00 pm on the YARD. Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends.
#RestInPeace
We are saddened to hear of Natalie Desselle's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with her friends and family. Natalie, rest peacefully. Your alma mater; your
#Gramfam
.
Just absolutely decimated by this news...
Actress Natalie Desselle, a bright shining star passed away this morning. I got to know her when my mom was managing her.
She will be so missed...sending out prayers to her children and husband.
💔🙏🏽😢
Rest In Peace, Sweet Girl🙏🏽
BREAKING NEWS: The Board of Supervisors of the
@ulsystem
unanimously voted to name
@rickgallot
President, making him the first Gramblinite and second African American to serve in the role. Congratulations, Prez!
#TigersLead
Meet our Valedictorian for Spring 2023 Commencement. Cazembe Zubari is a Cincinnati, Ohio, native receiving a degree in Cybersecurity with a 4.0 GPA. After graduation, he'll begin working as a Cyber Threat Intelligence analyst.
Read more
#BigCongratsGrad
As we're celebrating the life of The Queen of Soul, our thoughts & prayers are with her loved ones. We're honored to share this treasured pic - 1973 - Ms. Franklin singing the National Anthem in Yankee Stadium (GSU vs. Morgan State). The
#GramFam
thanks you, Ms. Franklin. 🖤💛
Grambling State University student Kayla Sullers, has become a full-time part of the Camera Department on season one of STARZ POWER BOOK IV: Force.
We are so very proud of Kayla as she continues to take the TV and Film industry by storm!
#BlackWomenInFilm
#YoungBlackandTalented
Grambling State University would like to express our deepest condolences to our
@SouthernU_BR
family in the loss of 3 band members due to a crash involving an 18-wheeler.
#WeAreOne
"On behalf of Christy & I, & the entire
#GramFam
, we were saddened to learn of the passing of Leon Thomas, III. We will all miss his presence & voice. We will keep his parents & his brother in our prayers."-GSU Prez "Rick" Gallot
#TheVoiceofGrambling
JUST NOW | President Gallot announced that Grambling State University will forgive debt for students with current semester balances from spring 2020 through summer 2021!
Learn more at
#letsgeauxGramFam
#zerobalance
Grambling State University is saddened to hear of the passing of 2018 alumna Taneeshia Johnson. The Minden, Louisiana native received a Mass Communication degree with a concentration in broadcast. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.
#RestInPeace
We had a very special guest return to campus for Prez Says and to present a special donation to the university.
@E40
and Dr. Nikole Roebuck combined forces to make a very special moment happen. Read more on our Instagram
@Grambling1901
He has been one of the most well-known and friendliest faces on campus for 33.5 years. Now Dr. David "Rusty" Ponton has decided to retire. You will truly be missed Dr. Ponton and we hope you enjoy retirement. It is well deserved.
#CoachP
#ForeverGramFam
Congratulations to
#Gramfam
x 2: Angela Walton Mosley and Jay Mosley for making history. Serving the state of Missouri, they are the first married couple to serve as legislators at the same time!
#TheHouse
#TheSenate
#MrAndMrsMosley
#Gramfam
🙌🏾
GramFam, now the is the time to be Unapologetically Unified as we rally to comfort one another after this morning’s incident. The campus has been cleared for normal operations, however, homecoming events scheduled for 10/17 have been canceled along w/classes on 10/18.
Introducing officially for the first time, your 2022-2023 69th Miss GSU, Kelli Copes. "Thank you for entrusting me with such a great task. It is an honor and privilege to serve and represent you all daily," - Miss GSU. Congrats
@KelliCopes
, may your reign be a glorious one👸🏾.
What an amazing day! Congratulations to the
#GramFam
‘s Doug Williams, iconic
@Redskins
player and executive who has paved the way for so many in the NFL and here on campus. As of today, Doug now has his own street…
Grambling State University is saddened to hear of the passing of Neangela Smith. A Boyce, LA, native and Criminal Justice major, her presence will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
#GramFamForever
#counselingisavailable
Here she is! Miss Grambling State University 2020-2021, Ms. Ashley Dabney! Ashley is a senior Business Management & Marketing major from Gainesville, GA. Congratulations,
@ashley_dabneyy
! More of today's SGA Election results coming soon!
#Gramfam
#Leadership
#67thQueen
🖤💛
Grambling State is saddened to learn of the passing of Richard J. Gallot, Sr., father of GSU President
@RickGallot
. He was 87yrs old. Arrangements are forthcoming. The thoughts & prayers of the campus community are with the Gallot family at this difficult time.
#forevergramfam
Our Fall 2018 commencement exercises begin at 10 am. Valedictorian Lala Aicha Coulibaly’s father made the 2-day journey from Mali, Africa to witness the occasion. Congratulations to all! 🎓🖤💛
Scripps National Spelling Bee champ & basketball star, Zaila Avant-Garde, stopped by GSU Sunday to tour campus with
@GramFamRecruit
. While being shown around, she made sure to show our Women's B-ball team her skills. They were impressed to say the least. We see you, Zaila!👏
#ThrowbackThursday
-1st photo: Students wait in line to enter the original cafeteria, which is now Grambling Hall. In the distance is the ongoing construction of the T.H. Harris Auditorium. 2nd photo: Today's Grambling Hall.
The Biden-Harris Administration selected GSU as one of only four HBCUs to receive the Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence grant which will provide $2.1 mil over five years. Learn more about how this funding will make impact our students at .
Happy 104th Birthday to the coach, the great American, the LEGEND, Coach Eddie G. Robinson. He retired with 408 wins, sent a host of players on to the NFL, & is the reason for our Eddie G. Robinson Museum. Visit the museum to celebrate from 12 pm to 3 pm to honor the legend.
#GramFam
, join us in congratulating Ms. Jasmine Franklin, a mass communications major from Chicago, Illinois, who was selected for a highly competitive internship with
@CBS
Affiliate-
@KNOE8
as the only News Intern this semester.
#TigerSpotlight
#NewsLife
This week, Tanerica Duncan and her twin sisters Quinesha and Tinesha Branch will graduate together to each receive a master's degree in Sports Administration. Their goal is to own and operate a successful family-oriented sports facility for youth in their community.
#GramGrad21
Gramfam, please join us in congratulating Dr. Gourjoine M. Wade on his new role at Grambling State University as interim Vice President of Student Affairs. Read more here:
#Gramfam
#BuildingWhatsNext
Shoutout to Grambling State Alum and recording artist,
@ahagazelle
whose music will be apart of the official Madden 23 soundtrack. Other big name artists featured include Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dog, and Wiz Khalifa. Congratulations on this major accomplishment,
#gramfam
👏🏾👌🏾.
When you’re determined, nothing keeps you from the graduation stage. Congratulations to Spring 2019 Graduate Auset Champion a single mom to triplets who will collect her degree tomorrow! More at
#gramfam
#blackgirlmagic
#grambling
#hbcugrad
#hbcubuzz
#Tbt
| Today, we look back to when sitcoms wore GSU apparel in some of our favorite shows. We would argue that repping the "G" makes your outfit complete. Stop by the bookstore & get your GSU gear for our first football game of the season this Saturday against Hampton University.
We were founded in 1901 to create a place where Black Futures Matter. In the wake of COVID-19, we shifted our classes to 100% online because Black Education Matters. We continue expanding course offerings, improving campus infrastructure, (1/2)
COMING SOON: The new season of Why Not Us: Grambling Dance featuring the Orchesis Dance Company and World Famed Tiger Marching Band premieres exclusively on ESPN+ on October 4th. Tune in to see the best Dance Company ever perform in front of the greatest band to ever do it.
He graciously gave Grambling State University over 50 years of his life, sent over 200 players to play professionally, & amassed 408 wins throughout his career. Today, we say Happy 105th Birthday to the legendary coach and amazing American, Coach Eddie G. Robinson.
History major Khalifah Muhammad transferred to GSU, continuing the lineage of his mother, siblings, and other family members. At just 19 years old, he will complete a pre-PhD program at Howard this summer. Once he turns 20, he'll apply to work with United Nations.
#GramGrad21
Congrats to Zackery Thomas, who will be ordained this evening at 6:30 pm Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where serves as youth pastor. Thomas is a campus minister & gramblinite who has been heavily involved in multiple campus organizations & positively influenced the student body.
The 5th quarter is a treasured moment for
@gsuworldfamed
, however, concerns for the health and safety of several members prompted a decision by university administration to not continue with the performance. Your understanding is appreciated as we focus on their wellbeing.
GSU UPDATE: Due to a water outage, campus will close for operations and classes are cancelled on Tuesday, Jan 21. For safety and security, repairs will resume in the morning.
#ThrowbackThursday
Grambling State University's 1999 Commencement with the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton. The Commencement was held in the Eddie G. Robinson Stadium.
Tonight, our court and a tunnel was renamed in honor of Hall of Famer and alumnus, Willis Reed. We also retired his Jersey, number 50, and Reed was on the court to give a thumbs up as his seal of approval
#WillisReedCourt
GSU Notice: While campus-wide student departure is strongly encouraged, it is not mandatory. If a student is unable to move off campus by March 23, accommodations for student life on campus will continue with heightened attention to safety and prevention guidelines.
#GramFam
, join us in welcoming Dr. Trayvean Scott as Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics.
“I will work tirelessly to ensure our student-athletes, alumni and fans remain proud of Grambling State Tiger athletics!”
#BuildingWhatsNext
#WelcomeToTheG
Join us in remembering Coach Robinson today on what would have been his 102nd birthday! We continue to celebrate his life and the legacy he built with his G-Men, staff, family, and the sports world.
#GOAT
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#BlackHistoryMonth
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities announced the names of 44 students from 33 institutions chosen as 2020 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars, including Grambling State's SGA Director of Student Transportation, Stephon Wilson! Congratulations!
Greetings Tiger fans! Celebrate GSU's win by giving back to the scholarships that make it possible. The Gap Fund provides scholarships that help our student-athletes in their educational goals. In honor of the G-Men's win, please consider a donation of $29.26 Link in bio!!
She is the FIRST female SGA President Grambling State University has had in over 15 years, and today, she was officially sworn in to office. Congratulations, Madam President, Alexa Johnson, & all student leaders who will serve for the 2023-2024 school year. ❤️💛🖤