Grambling State University (GSU) (Grambling, Louisiana)

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403 Main Street
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 247-3811
www.gram.edu/

Grambling State University is an historically black public, coeducational university located in Grambling, Louisiana.

Founded in 1901, the school was renamed Grambling College in 1946 after sawmill owner Judson H. Grambling, who donated a parcel of land for the school to be constructed. With the addition of graduate departments, Grambling gained university status in 1974.

A constituent member of the University of Louisiana System, GSU is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Its instructional programs are delivered through a School of Graduate Studies and Research, and four undergraduate colleges:

Arts and Sciences
Business
Education
Professional Studies

The university offers 64 programs leading to certification, associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. In addition, the university offers the only doctorate in developmental education in the nation.

Notable alumni include:
Willis Reed - former pro basketball player
Doug Williams - former pro football player and college head coach
Erika Abi Wright (aka Eryka Badu) - recording artist
Natalie Desselle-Reid - actress

SCHOOL MASCOT - Tiger
SCHOOL COLORS - Black and Gold