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Grambling State Celebrates 124 Years of Legacy & Leadership

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Grambling State University will commemorate 124 years of legacy, leadership, and learning with its annual Founder’s Celebration on Thursday, October 30, at 10 a.m. in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Melva K. Wallace, seventh president and chief executive officer of Huston–Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. The […]

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Why HBCUs Are Vital to America’s Future and Economy

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By Tramelle Howard HBCUs generate about $16.5 billion per year in economic activity, create more than 136,000 jobs, and contribute significantly through the lifetime earnings of their graduates. When people talk about the future of higher education, the conversation often circles around accreditation, diversity mandates, or budget cuts. Too often missing from that debate is

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