Courtesy of Sabree Hill, University photographer NEW ORLEANS (September 22,2022) –Dillard University’s eighth president, Dr. Rochelle Ford, has dedicated much of her time to cultivating her relationships with not only faculty and staff, but students as well as she begins building community on campus. “Dillard is my front porch. […]
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Dillard adds a Baseball team to athletics program, making history
Courtesy of Trennis Grant, baseball head coach NEW ORLEANS (September 1, 2022) – Dillard University has added a baseball team to the list of athletic programs with a roster of 39 players ranging from freshmen to juniors, according to Coach Trennis Grant, the newly appointed baseball coach. Grant […]
Word on the Ave
NEW ORLEANS ( August 26, 2022) – Editor's note: This segment was compiled by managing editor Olivia Viltz and editor-in-chief J'Brionne Helaire. (Top row from left to right) Gabriel “Gabe” Barlow Freshman Arlington, TX Mass Communication “I would say yeah, for the most part. I’ve really been chilling […]
And the winner is…
Aretha McKinney/Courtbouillon NEW ORLEANS (April 29, 2022) – Dr. Walter Kimbrough, DU president, shows his moves Sunday afternoon during a softball game on the presidential lawn in front of Stern and Rosenwald halls. The competition pit Kimbrough’s team of executives and staff against that of Dr. Marc Barnes, vice president […]
Two urban studies majors elected Mr. and Miss Dillard for 2022-23
Aretha McKinney/Courtbouillon Jerika Edward and Spencer Jones will be Dillard’s top royals for 2022-23 Aretha McKinney/Courtbouillon Marissa Pittman, right, and Tyler Finley will lead the SGA next year as president and vice president, respectively EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story was corrected to list Keriana Rogers as Miss Sophomore winner. […]
60% of DU students use Follett ACCESS to get books earlier, more easily
NEW ORLEANS (March 31, 2022) – In its second year of operation, a program to help students get their textbooks earlier and more easily has a 60% participation rate at Dillard, according to Michelle Mattthew, manager of auxiliary services. Some 40% of students “opt out” of the Follett ACCESS program, […]
DJ, academic says slave trade, African diaspora major contributors to modern musical styles
DJ Lynnée Denise NEW ORLEANS (March 31, 2022) – The Trans-Atlantic slave trade and African diaspora had a major impact on the development of modern musical styles, DJ Lynnée Denise said during the second lecture in Dillard University’s “Legacies of American Slavery” series. “As a black college graduate, I find […]
DU Spring Fest to offer social events, including sports, music
NEW ORLEANS (March 31, 2022) – Dillard University will host its Spring Fest today through April 7 with activities happening on- and off-campus, according to Deontrell Marshall, Spring Fest coordinator. Fifteen events are scheduled over eight days. Two of the events are more serious – the career summit kickoff here […]
Amazon X HBCU Heroes Career Summit set for today in Student Union
NEW ORLEANS (March 31, 2022) – The Amazon x HBCU Heroes Career Summit today will feature Amazon executives and “a wide variety of icons, celebrities and athletes” providing motivation and advice, according to CCPD Director Dwanna Toney. The event, set from noon to 5 p.m. today on the second floor […]
Police chief: DU relatively quiet despite NOLA violent crime hike
NEW ORLEANS (March 31, 2022) – Despite a sharp increase in crime in New Orleans, DU Police Chief Angela Honora reports a relatively quiet campus this academic year, with two fights and 25 reports of thefts. Even so, Dillard University students are split on how safe they feel on- and […]