Celebrating Educational Excellence Since 1901

Over the last 122 years, Grambling State University has educated the world’s future and present leaders. It’s important that we remain united, building on the solid foundation of our past and strive to make Grambling State the life-giving preeminent university its founder, Charles P. Adams envisioned. 

schedule of events

Monday, October 30

SHARE YOUR STORY

Using #Gram122, post your knowledge about University history and share your story about what Grambling State means to you.

Tuesday, October 31

THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES

Founder's Bust Ceremony

8:00 a.m.

Lee Hall

 

 

Wednesday, November 1

THE BIG DAY

Founder's Convocation

10:00 a.m. 

Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center

Keynote Speaker: LTG Darrell K. Williams, President of Hampton University

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Founded in 1901 as the Colored Industrial and Agricultural School, Grambling State University now serves more than 5,000 students representing 37 states and 27 countries.

Learn more on the History page