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Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
HBCU Set to Receive Over $20 Million in Additional State Funding
Grambling State University, one of Louisiana's most storied public HBCUs, will receive more than $20 million in additional state funding. This follows a slate of budget approvals recently signed by Governor Jeff Landry. The new investment, passed by the Louisiana Legislature earlier this month, signals strong support for the university's future in academics and athletics. The funding package comes from multiple legislative acts tied to Louisiana's Fiscal Year 2025–2026 budget. It combines operational support with capital investments to modernize facilities, expand academic programs, and strengthen the campus infrastructure at the HBCU. "These appropriations represent more than fiscal support; they reflect trust in Grambling State's direction and future," said President Martin Lemelle, Jr. "This isn't just about improvement-it's about transformation guided by discipline, purpose, and an unwavering belief in what our university can achieve." The funding includes several key components: $1.5 million in operational funding from House Bill 1 to support academic and administrative operations.$6.7 million for renovating and expanding athletic facilities, plus $200,000 to repave College Avenue Road, funded by House Bill 460.$2.7 million from House Bill 2 for a new Criminal Justice and Ph.D. in Criminology academic facility, part of an overall $18.7 million project. An additional $9.9 million from the same bill will upgrade utilities, repair critical infrastructure, and modernize the campus.$2 million in projected gaming revenue from House Bill 639 to enhance athletic programs. This marks the most significant single state investment in Grambling State University in recent memory. Grambling leaders credit this achievement to focused advocacy efforts. University officials, alumni, and University of Louisiana System members worked closely with state lawmakers throughout the legislative session. Events like HBCU Day at the Capitol and University of Louisiana System Day proved vital in showcasing the university's needs. "We are especially thankful to the Senate, House leadership, and our alumni in the Legislature who continue advancing our priorities," Lemelle said. The funding arrives at a pivotal time for GSU athletics. "This is a critical moment for GSU Athletics," said Dr. Trayvean Scott, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. "These facility upgrades are essential for supporting our student-athletes and ensuring our programs align with the university's mission. We will execute them with discipline and purpose." Meanwhile, the investment in academic facilities signals a push to expand graduate programs. Specifically, the new criminal justice building supports Grambling's launch of a Ph.D. in Criminology. This expansion reflects a growing national trend of HBCUs serving as engines of social mobility, research, and workforce development. This commitment from Louisiana comes as HBCUs nationwide continue calling for equitable state and federal funding. For Grambling State, the money addresses long-overdue infrastructure needs and boosts competitiveness in attracting students, faculty, and athletic talent. President Lemelle emphasized, "We thank Governor Landry and the entire Louisiana Legislature for prioritizing higher education. They clearly recognize the vital role Grambling State plays in expanding opportunity, strengthening Louisiana's workforce, and preparing the next generation of leaders." Grambling's success offers a potential model for other HBCUs. It shows how strategic advocacy, political partnerships, and clear institutional goals can secure the resources, ie, state funding, needed to fuel academic growth, athletic success, and long-term community impact. The post HBCU Set to Receive Over $20 Million in Additional State Funding appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
USA Today
16-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ohio State football 3-Game Mini-Plans go on sale. Here's how to get them.
Ohio State football 3-Game Mini-Plans go on sale. Here's how to get them. We might still be a month and a half away from the start of the college football season, but you can start getting your hands on some Ohio State football tickets now. In fact, you can order up three game mini-plans now. The options aren't wide-ranging, but you can select one of two options between the home games against Grambling or Rutgers for your first pick, then pick two games of the three options between the contests vs. Ohio, Minnesota, or UCLA. The bigger games are understandably missing from the 3-Game Mini-Plans, so unfortunately, the home games against Texas or Penn State aren't a part of the package. It must also be noted that there is a limit of six packages per customer. Any attempt to go over the six allowed will be canceled without notice. So, if you are looking to get in early on seeing the defending College Football Playoff national champions play, now is your chance before single-game tickets go on sale. Those sales start for alumni on June 24 and for the general public (whatever is left) on June 27. Both are available beginning at 10 a.m. on the sale dates. The 3-Game Mini-Plans are sold through Ticketmaster. The demand for tickets should be pretty high this season as fans are still basking in the glow of the national championship, but we'll see what kind of tickets are available when single-game dates start to become available. Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
Miami Herald
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU Hoops: Grambling picks up explosive mid-major scorer
Paul McMillan IV, one of the top-scoring guards in mid-major basketball, is ready to show his talents with HBCU basketball. The leading scorer from the MAAC last season has officially transferred to Grambling State University, giving the Tigers a major backcourt boost heading into the 2025–26 season. McMillan arrives after a standout year at Canisius, where he averaged 20.0 points per game-ranking second in the MAAC and among the top 25 scorers nationally. The Cincinnati native brings veteran experience and a proven scoring ability to a Grambling team entering a new era under recently hired head coach Patrick Crarey. Crarey, who spent last season as the head coach at Florida A&M (FAMU), takes over at Grambling with a fast-paced, high-tempo coaching philosophy that is expected to align perfectly with McMillan's dynamic offensive style. His system emphasizes transition play and guard creativity, both strengths of McMillan's game. McMillan's college journey includes stops at NJIT and Central Michigan before his breakout season at Canisius, where he twice scored a career-high 31 points and became the program's first 20 PPG scorer in over a decade. Prior to college, he was a high school standout at Woodward High School (OH), finishing with 2,658 career points, seventh-most in Ohio history. The transfer marks a significant addition to the HBCU basketball landscape. As more high-impact athletes commit to HBCU programs, McMillan's move to Grambling is further proof of the growing competitiveness and visibility of these institutions at the national level. With McMillan in the lineup and Crarey on the sidelines, Grambling is poised to contend in the SWAC and make noise beyond. For a proud HBCU program, this pairing signals a powerful step forward. The post HBCU Hoops: Grambling picks up explosive mid-major scorer appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Business Insider
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Life Time Group Holdings (LTH) Gets a Hold from Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Grambling initiated coverage with a Hold rating on Life Time Group Holdings (LTH – Research Report) today and set a price target of $34.00. The company's shares opened today at $27.91. Confident Investing Starts Here: Grambling covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, focusing on stocks such as Marriott International, DraftKings, and Boyd Gaming. According to TipRanks, Grambling has an average return of 5.0% and a 60.58% success rate on recommended stocks. Life Time Group Holdings has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $38.13. The company has a one-year high of $34.99 and a one-year low of $17.75. Currently, Life Time Group Holdings has an average volume of 2.33M. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 60 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of LTH in relation to earlier this year. Earlier this month, Erik Weaver, the EVP & CFO of LTH sold 18,000.00 shares for a total of $517,320.00.
Business Insider
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Morgan Stanley Initiates a Hold Rating on Polaris (PII)
Polaris (PII – Research Report) received a Hold rating and a $29.00 price target from Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Grambling today. The company's shares opened today at $41.03. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Grambling is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 5.0% and a 60.58% success rate. Grambling covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, focusing on stocks such as Marriott International, DraftKings, and Boyd Gaming. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Hold analyst consensus rating for Polaris with a $30.88 average price target, representing a -24.74% downside. In a report released today, Bank of America Securities also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $43.00 price target.
