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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

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