HBCUs are an integral part of the nation’s higher education system, particularly when it comes to bright futures for African-American students. Diverse Issues in Education has named its top 20 HBCUs based on criteria such as diversity, graduation statistics, academic programs and othe factors. Dillard University is number eleven on the list.

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Dillard is one of three HBCU universities in the Louisiana area to receive relief from federal loans taken out after Hurricane Katrina.  U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu says Dillard University, Xavier University and Southern University at New Orleans have received loan modifications that will save the schools more than $200 million.

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Dillard University hosted the Grammy-nominated woodwinds ensemble "Imani Winds" on Sunday, April 7, 2013 in the Professional Studies Building. Following the show, the group held a forum with guests and attendees.

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Dillard President Dr. Walter Kimbrough launches a new lecture series "Brain Food" beginning April 18, 2013 with guest speaker, author and public intellectual Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. The free event is open to the public and is expected to draw a large crowd. Similar to his "Bless the Mic" lecture series held at Philander Smith University, Dr. Kimbrough will bring popular figures from politics, media, academia and  entertainment sectors to speak on a variety of issues.

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