Study to explore Grambling State University’s impact on regional economy, quality of life

GRAMBLING - Grambling State University has commissioned a study that, for the first time, will make it possible to document GSU’s impact on the economy and quality of life in the Town of Grambling, Lincoln Parish and the region.
GSU is joining seven other campuses in the University of Louisiana System that have commissioned similar studies. Applied Research Technology Corporation of Baton Rouge will conduct the studies to determine each campus’ economic and quality of life contribution regionally and the system’s impact on the state as a whole. Results are expected by late spring.
GSU President Horace A. Judson said the study will not only show the importance of GSU’s economic impact, but also will how the overall value GSU adds to the community.

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AAMU professor’s efforts net more than $2 million in funding

Huntsville, Ala. - An Alabama A&M University agronomist has received more than $2 million in research funding for three major projects from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-National Weather Service (NOAA-NWS).  Dr. Teferi Tsegaye (suh-GUY), head, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, has been awarded $521,222 through the USDA’s Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) to study the cumulative effects of drought and urbanization on the Flint River watershed ecosystem.  Read more