NEW ORLEANS (September, 14,2023)– Dillard University President Dr. Rochelle Ford held a student forum Wednesday, Aug 30 to gather feedback about what could be done for the university’s betterment. One of the main topics was the school’s budget. Though specific numbers could not be provided, Dr. Ford gave students […]
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The Lady Bleu Devils Dominate Southern to Win Home Opener
NEW ORLEANS (September 5,2023)– In a thrilling four set contest, the Lady Bleu Devils volleyball team cruised past the Lady Jaguars of Southern University on Aug. 29 to win their second game of the season with a new coach. Dillard came out in the first set and got off to […]
New students bring high energy back to Dillard’s campus
NEW ORLEANS (August 30,2023)– Approximately 300 new persons, including transfers moved onto Dillard’s campus to start their Bleu Devil journey on Aug. 9 according to Dr. Courtney Williams, the director of student engagement and leadership. The new students have shown an excitement and high energy that hasn’t been on campus […]
Indoor mask mandate, effective immediately
NEW ORLEANS (August, 25,2023)– Dillard University has implemented a mandatory indoor mask mandate effective Aug. 25 and for the next two weeks while the COVID-19 trends are assessed on campus according to university officials. All students, faculty/staff, and visitors will be required to wear mask upon entry to every building […]
Power restored to Dillard’s campus
NEW ORLEANS- Students began returning to campus on March 2 after the power outage that occurred on campus early on the morning of Feb 26. The move in process began with university officials getting back into their offices on March 1. Residents of Straight and Williams Hall returned to […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Dillard Men’s Basketball falls short to rivals, Xavier University in Crosstown Classic
Dillard University faced off against Xavier University on Thursday, Jan. 19 in the long standing Crosstown Classic rivalry game. After coming off a tough loss at home versus Wiley College, Dillard was looking to bounce back with a second win over Xavier University. However, this was not an easy game. […]