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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

Homecoming 2025 – Personal Safety Tips
Homecoming is a special time to celebrate Dillard University’s history, accomplishments, and bright future. As we come together

Dillard University Appoints Dexter I. Odom as Vice President for Business and Finance / Chief Financial Officer
Media Contact:Tara G. CunninghamDillard Universitytcunningham@dillard.edu(504) 816-4024 NEW ORLEANS – Dillard University is pleased to announce the appointment of

Dillard University Appoints Dr. Darvelle Hutchins as Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Media Contact:Tara G. CunninghamDillard Universitytcunningham@dillard.edu(504) 816-4024 NEW ORLEANS — Dillard University proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Darvelle

2025 Founders’ Day Convocation Speaker – Alumna Renee Rhoten Morris, ‘93
Dillard University is delighted to announce that Alumna Renee Rhoten Morris ’93,

Dillard University Theatre Opens Historic 91st Season with the premiere of FEVER, a Powerful New Play on the 1853 Yellow Fever Epidemic
Media Contact:Tara G. CunninghamDillard Universitytcunningham@dillard.edu(504) 816-4024 Performances:October 10, 11, 17, 18, 2025 @ 7:30 PMOctober 12, 19, 2025

Dillard University Mourns the Loss of Trustee, Benefactor, and Legacy-Bearer, David B. Dillard
Dillard University mourns the passing of David B. Dillard, former trustee, trustee emeritus, benefactor, and the grandson of

Robert F. Smith to Deliver Leadership Lecture Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Dillard University
Media Contact:Tara G. CunninghamDillard Universitytcunningham@dillard.edu(504) 816-4024 New Orleans, LA – Dillard University will host an evening of reflection

Congratulations to Dr. Kim Vaz-Deville, Chief of Staff, on Receiving the Ordre des Palmes Académiques
Dillard University proudly congratulates Dr. Kim Vaz-Deville, Chief of Staff, on being awarded the Ordre des Palmes académiques,

Dillard University Awarded Keep Louisiana Beautiful University Affiliate Grant
$6,000 award supports student sustainability engagement and reduction of single-use plastics Dillard University has been awarded a $6,000