NEW ORLEANS–After a five-year hiatus, the NPHC at Dillard University hosted its Step Show on April 22, 2023, during Spring Fest showcasing all of the sororities and fraternities. This was the first step show since 2018. There have been many reasons why it took five years for this to […]
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Dr. Rochelle Ford Sworn in as Dillard University’s Eighth President with Weekend Long Celebration
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 […]
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 […]
Dillard Greeks Donate Water to Jackson, Mississippi
Senior mass communication majors Kenadie Tate and Macie Hall, respectively, from Dallas donated to the “Save Jackson Water Drive” hosted by the Dillard University Omicron chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho. Aretha McKinneyCourtbouillon NEW ORLEANS (October 27, 2022)–Dillard University’s Beta Gamma chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi and Omicron chapter of […]
New Interim Head Coach Appointed to Lead DU Men’s Basketball
New interim head coach, Ashanti Gray Courtesy of Sabree Hill, University photographer NEW ORLEANS (October 25,2022) –The Dillard Bleu Devils’ Men’s Basketball team will kick off the 2022-2023 season this month with a new interim head coach. Former assistant coach, Ashanti Gray, received a promotion to the interim role […]
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 […]