PHOTOS - The Grambling Impact

Full field view of the new artificial turf at Eddie Robinson Stadium on campus at Grambling State University.

“Eddie” the tiger at Grambling State University

Dr. Willie Larkin, left, shakes hands with people as he was announced the 9th president of Grambling State University Thursday afternoon.

Johnson Place is the presidents home at Grambling State University.

Grambling vs. Pine Bluff Saturday afternoon, November 5, 2022, at the Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium at Grambling State University.

Calvary Baptist junior running back Isaiah Brown (8) scores on a fourth-and- goal play from the Rayville 3-yard line in the second game of the 4th Annual Eddie Robinson Classic at Grambling State University’s Robinson Stadium on Saturday.

Orchesis Dance Company from Grambling State University rehearse for the Dance His High Praise 12 event.

Homecoming: The SUSLA and GSU Artist Reunion exhibition reception honoring the alumni from the visual and performing arts programs at Southern University at Shreveport and Grambling State University Friday evening at Artspace.

Grambling vs. Pine Bluff Saturday afternoon, November 5, 2022, at the Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium at Grambling State University.

The Grambling State University Choir with Director Dr. Cordara Harper during the performance of Black Angels Over Tuskegee Saturday evening, January 20, 2024, at the Dixie Center for the Arts in Ruston.

Grambling State University Orchesis Dance Co. is always a fabulous smash hit in its performances such as this one at Krewe Harambee Maskhara Bal XIX.

Grambling State wide receiver Martez Carter (4) and teammate celebrate their win over Southern University in the Bayou Classic in the Superdome. The Tigers went 9-0 in the SWAC in 2015.

Grambling vs. Pine Bluff Saturday afternoon, November 5, 2022, at the Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium at Grambling State University.

Most of the nation’s 105 historically black colleges and universities (HCBUs), including Grambling, are in southern states. Today, many struggle financially, with declining enrollment.

Texas Southern University battles Grambling State University on the football field in this 2013 file photo. Most of the nation’s 105 historically black colleges and universities (HCBUs) are in southern states. Today, many struggle financially, with declining enrollment.

Grambling State University holds spring commencement ceremonies in this 2013 file photo. Most of the nation’s 105 historically black colleges and universities (HCBUs), including Grambling, are in southern states. Today, many struggle financially, with declining enrollment.

Kelly Stevens, left, and Kinzara Sam talk outside the student center at Grambling State University in Louisiana.

Students walk on campus at Grambling State University in Louisiana.

Grambling State University in Louisiana.

The flag flies at half-staff at Grambling State University in Grambling, La., on Wednesday, April 4, 2007, following the death of retired football coach Eddie Robinson. Robinson died Tuesday. He served as head football coach for nearly 60 year.

Grambling State University in Louisiana.

Grambling State Lady Tigers guard Shakyla Hill (5) led her team to a win at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Homecoming: The SUSLA and GSU Artist Reunion exhibition reception honoring the alumni from the visual and performing arts programs at Southern University at Shreveport and Grambling State University Friday evening at Artspace.

The Grambling State University Choir with Director Dr. Cordara Harper at the Dixie Center for the Arts, Saturday, January 20, 2024 in Ruston.

Martin Lemelle is Grambling State University's 11th president.

The campus of Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana.

The campus of Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana.

Martin Lemelle is Grambling State University's 11th president.

The campus of Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana.