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. […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]