Oct 31, 2009 | News-Star
State working on improving, not closing universities
BATON ROUGE - Instead of worrying about whether it has too many state universities, Louisiana needs to concentrate on making the ones it has the best they can be, an out-of-state expert who is serving on a state review panel said.
Outreach Would Help Grambling Grow Enrollment
Grambling State University could be facing some shake-ups in its course offerings and how it markets itself to increase enrollment.
UL System president on GSU head: 'I don't think anybody can walk in Dr. Judson's shoes'
University of Louisiana System President Randy Moffett said today he expects the board of supervisors to hire an interim replacement for outgoing Grambling State University President Horace Judson within the next week to 10 days.
Outreach would help Grambling grow enrollment
BATON ROUGE - Grambling State University could be facing some shake-ups in its course offerings and how it markets itself to increase enrollment.
Blackshear scholarship event Sunday
The 34th annual observance of The Vera Hollis Blackshear Education Fund, Inc., will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct.
Grambling president's resignation effective Oct. 31
BATON ROUGE - Horace Judson's beleaguered presidency of Grambling State University comes to an end Oct.
Effects of Judson's resignation on GSU reaccreditation unclear, officials say
University of Louisiana System President Randy Moffett said it's too early to tell how Wednesday's resignation by Grambling State University President Horace Judson will affect the university's ongoing accreditation process.
Turmoil reigned in athletics during Judson's time at GSU
Horace Judson fired the athletics director on the day he took over as president of Grambling State University in 2004.
Grambling University president Horace Judson to resign next week, citing family reasons
Grambling State University president Horace Judson is resigning because of "family reasons," effective next week, the University of Louisiana System said Wednesday.
GSU theater to stage 'Ma Rainey'
Grambling State University's department of theater arts opens the season with "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" at 7 p.m. Friday and Sunday at Sandle Theatre.
Beyond the Classroom: Lee Dotson Jr.
Background: Dotson graduated from Wettermark High School in 1961 and earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Grambling College in 1965.
Homecoming concert suffers cutbacks
R & B singer Trey Songz entertains the SU student body during last yeara s homecoming concert.
Plans for Black College Football Hall of Fame announced
Former Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams, left, and former NFL quarterback James Harris announce to the media about plans of creating a Black College Football Hall of Fame.
More than 200 GSU students get power back following weekend outage
Power for more than 200 Grambling State University students who were affected by a weather-related outage in their dorms since last weekend was restored at midnight Tuesday, according to GSU spokesman Ralph Wilson.
Mother Easter Church to install new pastor Sunday
The Rev. Freddie L. Castle will be installed as the new pastor of Mother Easter Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct.
Judson's troubles at Grambling continue
Former Plattsburgh State President Dr. Horace Judson faces growing controversy at his new job, similar to what led to his resignation locally.
National organization to review GSU College of Education in April
Grambling State University is focused on making improvements and getting its College of Education in tip-top shape in advance of an April visit from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the group that will determine whether one of GSU's top programs remains accredited.
Prior to returning to teaching, I had worked with nine principals, 10 different coaches and five superintendents.
Groups host rummage sales this Saturday
If you need Christmas decorations, here's a rummage sale just for you. River Cities Humane Society for Cats will receive the proceeds from an "Everything Christmas" sale from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday at 600 Arlington Place, West Monroe.
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