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Norbert Rome steps down as head coach of Dillard University’s women’s basketball program
After 15 years at Dillard University, Norbert Rome, head coach of the women’s basketball

Rudy Lombard led sit-ins at lunch counters to end segregation
In 2014, I was invited to a private lunch to meet the legendary Rudy Joseph

Inauguration Weekend brings energy, anticipation for the future of Dillard
Numerous times throughout Inauguration Weekend, many an attendee could be heard commenting on how

Dillard highlights exhibition to honor Black lives lost to HIV/AIDS during Black History Month
During Black History Month, Dillard University is highlighting an important exhibition that honors Black

Louisiana State Treasurer, president of Southern Strategy Group visits Dillard University
Today, President Rochelle Ford, along with Stephanie Rogers, executive vice president of institutional advancement,

Dillard Athletics announces 2022-2023 Hall of Fame class
The Dillard University Department of Athletics has announced its 2022-2023 Hall of Fame class.

Dillard partners with St. Augustine HS to help build next generation of leaders
Dillard University will provide a graduate from St. Augustine High School’s class of 2023

Dillard to relaunch National Center for Black-Jewish Relations
Today, Dr. Rochelle Ford, the eighth president of Dillard University, announced the plans to

Dillard to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with King Legacy Celebration January 15-17
Dillard University will commemorate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with the King Legacy

Rochelle Ford: As a Black woman leading Dillard University, I celebrate the appointment of Harvard’s new president
On Dec. 15, Harvard University appointed Dr. Claudine Gay as president, making her its first