NEW ORLEANS -President Rochelle L. Ford, Ph.D APR was sworn in as Dillard University’s eighth president in an investiture ceremony on Jan. 27 before an audience of current and former students, faculty and staff, sorority and fraternity members, family and friends. She is succeeding former president Dr. Walter Kimbrough who […]
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Dr. Rochelle Ford Sworn in as Dillard University’s Eighth President with Weekend Long Celebration
March 1, 2023NEW ORLEANS -President Rochelle L. Ford, Ph.D APR was sworn in as Dillard University’s eighth president in an investiture [...] -
SGA to add judicial branch to the administration
February 10, 2023NEW ORLEANS (February 9,2023)–Members of the relatively new Judicial Branch of the Student Government Association looks forward [...] -
Bleu Devils Snap Losing Streak
February 10, 2023NEW ORLEANS (February 9,2023)–The Bleu Devils pulled off a 40 point road win against Southern University at New Orleans Monday, [...]
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DJ, academic says slave trade, African diaspora major contributors to modern musical styles
March 31, 2022DJ Lynnée Denise NEW ORLEANS (March 31, 2022) – The Trans-Atlantic slave trade and African diaspora had a major [...] -
‘All American: Homecoming’ stars say attending HBCUs themselves inform their portrayals
March 11, 2022NEW ORLEANS (March 11, 2022) — Actor Peyton Smith, who stars as Damon on the “All American: Homecoming” series [...] -
DU students take half of National Geographic Media Scholarships
February 21, 2022NEW ORLEANS (February 21, 2022) – Two Dillard students, who walked away with half of the first four National Geographic [...]
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Word on the Ave
August 31, 2022NEW ORLEANS ( August 26, 2022) – Editor's note: This segment was compiled by managing editor Olivia Viltz and [...] -
Educated Americans should know U.S. history – warts and all
March 28, 2022NEW ORLEANS (March 28, 2022) – Some 41 states introduced bills to restrict the teaching of critical race theory in [...] -
Word on the Ave
March 28, 2022NEW ORLEANS (March 28, 2022) – Editor’s note: This feature was created by Olivia Viltz, reporter, and Aretha [...]
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Bleu Devils Snap Losing Streak
February 10, 2023NEW ORLEANS (February 9,2023)–The Bleu Devils pulled off a 40 point road win against Southern University at New Orleans Monday, [...] -
New DU tennis team brings international flavor to campus
February 21, 2022Photo provided by Aretha McKinney/Courtbouillon Prerana Koirala Freshman Business Major Kathmandu, NEPAL [...] -
Bleu Devils jumper Jovan Roaches-Lambey ready for redemption this season
February 15, 2019Glenn Rebert II/Courtbouillon Jovan "Jojo" Roaches-Lambey NEW ORLEANS (February 15, 2019) – A Los Angeles [...]
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SGA to add judicial branch to the administration
NEW ORLEANS (February 9,2023)–Members of the relatively new Judicial Branch of the Student Government Association looks forward to its impactful semester starting with the first event on Feb. 16. The Judicial Branch is under the leadership of advisor D. Jamar Simmons, assistant dean of students, and D´Andre Bell, senior urban […]
Bleu Devils Snap Losing Streak
NEW ORLEANS (February 9,2023)–The Bleu Devils pulled off a 40 point road win against Southern University at New Orleans Monday, Jan. 30 after suffering a three game losing streak. The men’s basketball team started off strong with a dynamic first half leading 47-26. The team combined for 51.5% FG […]
History and High Hopes for the Future: Highlighting the Dean of the College of Nursing
Dr. Sharon Hutchinson Courtesy of Sabree Hill, University photographer NEW ORLEANS (September 28,2022)–Dillard University will celebrate the 80th anniversary of its nursing program on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Marriott New Orleans Convention Center. At the helm of the college is Dean Sharon Hutchinson, who initially worked with the nursing […]
University president, Dr. Ford, wants to build relationships with students
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. […]
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, […]