Start anew and forge forward to change the future was the message presented to new Grambling State University graduates by rap music and business mogul Dr. Percy “Master P” Miller Friday morning during commencement exercises inside the Fredrick C. Hobdy…
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Hammonds establish $20,000 education endowment for Grambling State Students
Grambling, LA – In October, Grambling State University (GSU) recognized its second class of Distinguished 10 alumni honorees, a distinction presented to alumni who have demonstrated excellence in their occupational fields and communities. Recently, one of those honorees joined her…
Tony Clayton to head SU board of supervisors
Last week Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of Tony Clayton as the new chairman of the Southern University System Board of Supervisors, effective January 1, 2025. Clayton, a career prosecutor and current district attorney for the 18th Judicial District,…
City school scores show most made gains, giant steps needed
The Louisiana Department of Education has released its assessment of all state supported schools, including the Monroe City Schools. The data from the assessment reveals significant disparities in academic achievement, with some schools maintaining excellence while others face persistent challenges…
Eight teams face off in Golden Pitch competition at Grambling State
Grambling, LA – Three Grambling State University (GSU) teams cashed in on their creativity and business acumen on Tuesday as they participated in the Golden Pitch Challenge on Nov. 19 at the Digital Library and Learning Commons. The Golden Pitch…
Ten Commandments law for state schools on hold for now
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments displays in every classroom of state-funded schools, just weeks before it was set to take effect on January 1. U.S. District Judge John deGravelles issued a 177-page opinion…
Morehouse names Jesse Winston superintendent
In a unanimous decision Tuesday night, the Morehouse Parish School Board voted 7-0 to appoint Jesse Winston, Jr. as the new Superintendent of Morehouse Parish Schools. Winston, a veteran educator with over 25 years of experience in the system, will…