Grambling State University

Grambling State University (GSU, Grambling, or Grambling State) is a public historically black university in Grambling, Louisiana. Grambling State is home of the Eddie G. Robinson Museum and is listed on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. Grambling State is a member-school of the University of Louisiana System and Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

"Grambling" redirects here. For the town, see Grambling, Louisiana.

Grambling State University
Former name
Colored Industrial and Agricultural School
(1901–1905)
North Louisiana Agricultural and Industrial School
(1905–1928)
Louisiana Negro Normal and Industrial Institute
(1928–1946)
Grambling College
(1946–1974)
MottoWhere Everybody Is Somebody
TypePublic historically Black university
Established1901
Parent institution
UL System
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$7 million
PresidentMartin Lemelle
ProvostConnie Walton
Students5,232
Location
Grambling
,
Louisiana
,
United States

32.5252°N 92.7153°W / 32.5252; -92.7153
CampusRural
NewspaperThe Gramblinite
Colors    Black & Gold
NicknameTigers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I FCS – SWAC
Websitewww.gram.edu

Grambling State's athletic teams compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and are known as the Grambling State Tigers. Grambling State is a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

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