Grambling State University officially unveiled its newly acquired West Campus Annex this morning.
University officials, alumni, community and elected officials celebrated the university’s expansion during a ribbon-cutting event at the new campus.
The 157-acre property, which will now be called Grambling State University — West Campus Annex, is 2 miles west of the main campus on Louisiana 150. It houses 47 buildings, 26 of which will be immediately usable for residential, administrative, academic and maintenance purposes.
“It isn’t everyday an institution, of any kind, can almost duplicate its size overnight at no cost whatsoever,” said GSU President Frank Pogue. “Our theme this year is enhancing the academic profile of Grambling State University and what we’re doing here today is going to make it possible for us to continue to do that.”
The property used to be Northeast Supports and Services Center, a state-run facility for the developmentally disabled, which closed at the end of 2010. The facility also was known as the Ruston State School and the Ruston Developmental Center. read more…
