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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]