Monday, March 20, 2023
NEW ORLEANS (March 11, 2022) — Actor Peyton Smith, who stars as Damon on the “All American: Homecoming” series on The CW, said a black renaissance is under way in the entertainment industry. The cast, including co-star Geffri Hightower as Simone, and program creator Nkechi Okoro Carroll expect to demonstrate […]
Michael Ealy NEW ORLEANS (March 4, 2022) – Actor Michael Ealy attributed his success to preparation, embracing opportunities and taking risks during a DU “industry talk back” Feb. 19 in Georges Auditorium. The 20-year veteran actor, who was last year’s DU commencement speaker, returned to Dillard this semester to speak […]
Graphic from fortune.com/Courtbouillon NEW ORLEANS (February 21, 2022) – As Americans grapple with rising prices, Dillard students say they feel the effects all around, but especially with food and gas. Senior theater major Walter Dixson said rising prices have made a “huge impact” on the way he lives: “I’m very […]
NEW ORLEANS (February 21, 2022) – An “aggressive timeline” is in place to replace Dr. Walter Kimbrough as Dillard’s president by the end of the spring semester, according to the board liaison, but new details appear to be in short supply. Andrian Guy Anderson, assistant vice president of development and […]
NEW ORLEANS (February 21, 2022) – Dillard upperclassmen living on campus in the Gentilly Gardens apartments with fully equipped kitchens are frustrated about required meal plans despite the administration’s position that it’s for students’ own good. Students point to schools like Louisiana State University, which exempts students in campus apartments […]
NEW ORLEANS (February 21, 2022) – The concern that in-person learning is too risky is lessening for some Dillard University professors as the number of new COVID cases in Louisiana declines. “Omicron had me concerned,” said Corinne Clements-Russo, a mass communication instructor. “However, now that we know more about it, […]
NEW ORLEANS (February 21, 2022) – “The Great Resignation” during the pandemic appears to have had little effect on the Dillard University campus – except, perhaps, for campus police, according to officials. DU Police Chief Angela Honora said she is looking for another four campus police officers for a full […]
NEW ORLEANS (February 21, 2022) – Dillard’s student organizations are back to hosting in-person events this semester, according to officials, and safety precautions will continue to ensure COVID cases don’t increase drastically. An examination of Bleu Connect shows some 80 events have been announced so far for the semester online. […]
Photo provided by Aretha McKinney/Courtbouillon Prerana Koirala Freshman Business Major Kathmandu, NEPAL NEW ORLEANS (February 21, 2022) – The creation of a new tennis team has almost doubled the number of foreign exchange students at Dillard University as all six members are from out of the country. […]
NEW ORLEANS (February 21, 2022) – Two Dillard students, who walked away with half of the first four National Geographic Media Scholarships, are headed to the company’s headquarters sometime this spring for a two-week immersion program along with $10,000 each. Seniors Sherice “Philly” Campbell, a film major from Philadelphia, and […]