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GUNAA
Newsletter
June 2025
| | Grambling University National Alumni Association | | |
JOIN GUNAA --Help us FIND and ACTIVATE our ALUMNI
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Leadership Announcements
| | Registration Deadline - Friday, June 27th | | |
Register Now for the 2025 National Convention!
Click the QR code or click here to complete your registration today.
Help Us Secure 2025 Sponsors!
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2025 Convention. Ask local businesses, churches, organizations, friends, and family to support. click here to view the sponsorship packet and submit payment online—quick, easy, and fee-free!
2026 National Convention – Miami, FL!
| | IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN... CHAPTER ROLL CALL! | | | |
Help Us Secure Bayou Classic Sponsors!
"Many hands make light work." Support GUNAA’s Bayou Classic events by becoming a sponsor or sharing the link with a potential supporter. It’s quick, easy, and fee-free to pay online! Click here
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Bayou Beats: Hip-Hop Takeover
Saturday, November 29
10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Go all night with high-energy sets by DJ Phat and DJ Jubilee — this dance floor will be LIT!
Visit Eventbrite on June 1, 2025 to lock in your early access and party with a purpose.
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Bayou Grooves Masquerade Mystique Party
Saturday, November 29
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
A classy, soulful evening with the Royal Essence Band, DJ JWeezie, and New Orleans-style Special Guests to close the set in true Crescent City fashion.
Elegant attire and masks encouraged!
Visit Eventbrite on June 1, 2025 to lock in your early access and party with a purpose.
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We are Implementing
a New Membership System
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Submit an Email and Mobile Number
As we transition to a new and improved system to better serve our alumni, we are updating our national records and need your help. We're asking all alumni—especially our longtime valued members—to provide a current email address and mobile number, if you haven’t already.
We understand this may feel like an extra step, but your participation is essential. These updates will strengthen our infrastructure and ensure we stay connected with every member.
Please note: Our new system requires a unique email address for each member. Shared email addresses can no longer be used.
To submit your updated information, please:
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Call the national office at 318-247-6770 (Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Central Time), or
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Email us at office@gunaa.org. If needed, a family member may email on your behalf. Be sure to include your membership ID number, if available.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping us build a stronger alumni network.
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GUNAA Celebrations & Member Spotlight
| | | The mission of the Grambling State University Athletics Department is to build on our national reputation of winning championships, graduating student athletes, and developing leaders. | | Shreveport Kickoff Classic | | |
See you in Vegas GramFam! Booking Hotel/Flights/Game Day Tickets & Packages!
Hotel
Flights Code: ZQKP761354
Game Tickets
Packages
| | Come catch a vibe as GramFam and JSU Alumni gather for a mixer on the strip! | | |
100 years of the State Fair Classic—the legendary rivalry between Prairie View A&M and Grambling State University has electrified the Cotton Bowl--this isn’t just a game; it’s a celebration of tradition, excellence, and legacy in HBCUs' football.
Game Day: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Kickoff: 6:00 PM
Tickets On Sale: Friday, June 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM on Ticketmaster
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Bayou Classic hotel rooms are reserved exclusively for GUNAA members. To access the reservation system, each member will need their Membership ID. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the national office at 318-247-6770, Monday through Thursday, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. CST.
| | Secure your game day seats! Call GSU Athletics or click below | | | Upcoming Events & Activities | | | | | |
Program Committee Meeting
7:30PM CST
Meeting ID: 494 546 9653
Passcode: 966083
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Virtual - 2025 National Convention
Registation end on Friday June 27th
| | | | Shine the light on your chapter! We encourage all officers, regional representatives, committee chairs, and chapters to contribute content via gunaacommunications@gmail.com | | |
San Antonio Chapter
San Antonio, TX
Congratulations on being awarded the Alumni Chapter of the Year at the South Texas HBCU Community Awards Ball & Gala. We are Grambling!
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Martha Adams Chapter
Hammond, LA
Future Grambling Stars – Don’t Miss Out! Apply for the Martha Adams Alumni Chapter Scholarship TODAY and take one step closer to your dreams! Click the link or scan the QR code to apply now by June 30, 2025
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Windy City Chapter
Chicago, IL
Road trip... support the chapter as they plan a bus trip to the GSU vs OSU football game to be held in September.
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Metro Washington DC Chapter
Let’s turn up the Grambling vibe! Mark your calendar and get ready to enjoy good times and great food with GUNAA members and our National President, Dr. Tammy Richardson, at the Annual Cookout on Saturday, June 28th.
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Metro Atlanta Chapter
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Las Vegas HBCU Classic as Grambling State takes on Jackson State! Enter the GUNAA Metro Atlanta Raffle for your chance to win 2 lower-level game tickets and a 2-night stay at Mandalay Bay, the official host hotel. Every entry supports the Metro Atlanta Scholarship Fund, helping students achieve their dreams. The more you donate, the more entries you receive—don’t miss your chance to win big for a great cause!
Purchase by September 12th at 11:59 PM at www.gramblingatl.com.
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Madison Chapter
Tallulah, LA
The Chapter also awarded Ty 'Taejah Rivera, a senior at Madison High School in Tallulah, LA., a $1,000.00 academic scholarship to attend GSU. Rivera ranked number three in her class. She is well-rounded and has demonstrated leadership abilities throughout her high school journey. She participated in many extracurricular activities, including the Soul Rockers of the South Marching Band as a majorette and senior class treasurer. Rivera also held the title of Miss Madison High 2023-24. She was a member of the National Honor Society, the Principal Advisory Council, and the Twenty and Up Club. She plans to major in nursing. Congratulations!
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Marion B. Colter Chapter
Atlanta, GA
Meet the new wave of interns repping The Marion B. Colter Greater Georgia Chapter! We’re bringing fresh energy, big ideas, and unapologetic pride in Grambling. This is only the beginning!
Meet the powerhouse team rebranding the game as the Marion B. Colter Greater GA Chapter interns!
Ja’Kyren Montgomery
Tianna Steen
Brandon Jackson
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Mildred S. Jones Chapter
Alexandria, LA
The Rapides Parish chapter hosted Grambling students Ghana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Crowley. This summer they are apart of the SURE (Summer Undergrand Research Experience) being held at LSU at Alexandria for two months. They provided them with dorm room essentials, a catered meal and giftcards. This is what we do, this is GramFam!
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Las Vegas Chapter
Las Vegas, NV
The Las Vegas Grambling Alumni Chapter is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 LVGAC Scholarship Award: Nyic'Quavayion L. Willis and Tatiana Lott-Gray.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the scholarship application process.
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Metro DFW Chapter
Dallas, TX
A time was had at the DFW's 2025 Day at the Races!
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Southern California Chapter
Los Angeles, CA
Golfing for a great cause! Plan to come out and support the event on July 18, 2025.
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Metro Atlanta Chapter
Atlanta, GA
Are you an incoming or current Grambling State University student from the Metro Atlanta area? Don’t miss your chance to secure financial support through the GUNAA Metro Atlanta Scholarship! The application window is open from June 2 to July 1, 2025. Apply today at gramblingatl.com/scholarship and take a step closer to achieving your academic goals. Deadline is July 1st—don’t wait!
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Grambling State Announces Strategic Shift in Affiliation Structure
Effective immediately, the University is concluding its formal affiliation with the Grambling University Foundation (GUF). This decision follows a careful internal review and reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability, and alignment with our long-term strategic goals.
Looking ahead, the University will establish a new, independent foundation that will serve as the
central hub for research advancement, fundraising, innovation, and external
partnerships. This new structure is designed to elevate our ability to meet the
needs of a modern, thriving HBCU and ensure we remain a top
destination for opportunity and impact.
Read Entire Article Here
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LEGENDS
Sports
Hall of Fame
We congratulate our GUNAA life member, Mr. Martin Lemelle, Sr. (basketball) and all GramFam on their 2025 induction.
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Six HBCUs Partner to Create First Virtual University
Six Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have come together to launch the nation’s first virtual HBCU—an innovative partnership aimed at expanding access to quality education for students across the country. This groundbreaking collaboration will provide online degree programs, flexible learning options, and a culturally supportive environment that reflects the legacy and excellence of HBCUs. Read the full article to learn more about this historic initiative.
Read Article Here
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Communications Team
Are you creative? Are you looking for a way to give back to your Alma Mater? The Communications Team is seeking volunteers to assist with the monthly newsletter. For more information, email:
gunaacommunications@gmail.com
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Voice Services
Available for GUNAA members who graduated or attended GSU before 1986.
Please contact our national office at 318.247.6770 if you need hard copies of any GUNAA materials. In the spirit of fairness —please reserve this limited service for members who depend on it to remain engaged with the alumni association.
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Office hours: Monday - Thursday | 9am - 3pm Central
Peak periods on Fridays
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GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
Constitution & Bylaws - Select here; Financial Procedures - Select here; Operating Procedures - Select here.
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Get Involved in GUNAA
Join a 2025 National Committee!
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Are you looking for a way to make a difference and contribute to our organization’s success? Joining a national committee is an opportunity to share your ideas, utilize your skills, and help us achieve our goals. GramFam you can make an impact; your expertise and enthusiasm can help drive meaningful change.
Committees Available:
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· Social
· Young Alumni
· Fundraising
· Awards
· Membership
· Technology
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· Public Relations
· High School Relations/Recruiting
· History
· Mentorship
· Scholarships
· PC For Students
· National Convention
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How to Sign Up:
Click here or visit our website to sign up. Together we can achieve great things!
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