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Dillard University Mourns the Passing of Former President, Dr. Marvalene Hughes
The Dillard University community mourns the passing of Dr. Marvalene Hughes, the sixth and first woman to serve

A Season of Thanks. A Community Revealed. A Legacy Affirmed.
At Dillard University, gratitude is not seasonal—it is foundational. It is woven into who we are, how we

Holiday Greetings from Dr. Guillory
As the holiday season invites us to pause and reflect, I am filled with

Dillard University Appoints Denis Muckelroy as Controller
Dillard University is pleased to announce the appointment of Denis Muckelroy as its new Controller. Mr. Muckelroy joins

Dillard University President Dr. Monique Guillory Named to the 2025 “New Orleans 500” List by New Orleans
Dillard University proudly congratulates President Monique Guillory on being named to the
2025

Dillard University Mourns the Passing of Distinguished Alumna Stella Lucile Pecot Robinson, RN, Ph.D. ’48
Dillard University is deeply saddened to share the passing of

Dillard University Announces Record $19 Million Gift from the MacKenzie Scott Foundation
Media Contact:Tara G. CunninghamDillard Universitytcunningham@dillard.edu(504) 816-4024 NEW ORLEANS, LA — Dillard University has received a historic $19 million

Dillard University’s new president wants to ‘reimagine’ the New Orleans HBCU. What’s her plan?
Nearly a year into her presidency, Dr. Monique Guillory is leading Dillard University through a period of major

Dillard University Alumna Sarah Watkins ’09 Honored with National Milken Educator Award
Dillard University proudly celebrates alumna Sarah Watkins ’09, who
has been

Dillard University Pre-Law Program Launches Official Chapter of the National Black Law Students Association
Dillard University, Louisiana’s oldest historically Black college and university (HBCU), proudly announces the establishment of its newly chartered