Grambling State University has chosen Dr. Martin Lemelle to serve as its 11th president. Lemelle is a 2006 graduate and served as the executive vice president and chief financial officer at GSU from 2016 to 2021. He said the appointment was a lifelong dream come true.
“It’s the realization of a dream and it speaks to the possibilities of an HBCU education and I’m so excited to serve,” said Lemelle.
Lemelle said he’s looking forward to leading the university in its next chapter. He said he wants the HBCU to continue to grow programs launched under former president Rick Gallot, like cybersecurity, cloud computing, and nursing.
“Engage our alumni across the globe to give back to the institution and really create the next generation of leaders that will change the course of history,” said Lemelle.
As an undergraduate Lemelle served as president of the student government association and since being named the next president of the university, he hopes it serves as an inspiration for students.
“And so, as I think about this journey for me, it really just elevates that the next generation of leaders are right before us and we have to continue to invest in their education,” said Lemelle.
Lemelle most recently served as executive vice president and chief financial officer at the Maryland Institute College of Art. In October Gallot was named UL System President.
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