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Dillard University Welcomes Chef BJay Dennis as Chef in Residence for Ray Charles Program
Dillard University is excited to announce Chef Benjamin “BJ” Dennis as the

Dillard University Honors the Legacy of Sybil Morial: A Trailblazer, Matriarch, and First Lady of New Orleans
Statement from Interim President, Dr. Monique Guillory Dillard University joins the city-wide tribute today to Sybil Morial, an

First Presidential Convocation of the Academic Year Celebrates New Beginnings
Dillard University recently hosted its first presidential convocation led by Interim President

Madisyn Hicks ‘25 and DeAndrew Thomas ‘25 Selected as 2024 White House HBCU Scholars
Dillard students, Madisyn N. Hicks ‘25 and DeAndrew W. Thomas ‘25, were

EPA Announces Funding for Dillard University, United Way of Southeast Louisiana and City of New Orleans
he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $19,944,576 in community grant funding for

Dillard University Awarded $19.94 Million Community Change Grant by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Dillard University, in partnership with the United Way of Southeast Louisiana,

Dillard University Launches Pathways To Success Scholarships Program to Empower Deserving Students
New Orleans, LA – Interim President, Dr. Monique Guillory, along with the Board of Trustees and the Office

Empowering Health Equity Advocates: Dillard University’s HEAL Professional Program
The Dillard University Certified Health Equity Advocacy in Lactation™ (HEAL) Professional Program

Dr. Eric Buckles Named Dillard University’s Interim Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Eric Buckles named as Dillard University’s Interim Provost.

Dillard University Team Excels in the 2nd Annual CIEE UNHCR Student Challenge
The Dillard University team, known as the Bleu Dreamers, were selected among