Dillard alumnus Edgar “Dook” Chase IV ‘04 and the Chase family has launched a national cooking series, “The Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s legacy,” premiering on WYES-TV on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and repeat on Sundays at 11:30 a.m.
Dillard University has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable up to 25 students to obtain a U.S. passport and start their study abroad endeavors.
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University were among several other universities from around the country that were recognized by the CEO Roundtable on Cancer for championing health and well-being by advancing prevention, diagnosis, and quality treatment for cancer for their students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and communities. Universities were recognized during the second Going for Gold Summit at the SAS Institute in Cary, North Carolina, on June 6 and 7.
Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy, Conrad N.Hilton endowed professor of English at Dillard University, is basking in the success of her new collection of verse, “Black Creole Chronicles,” which was recently featured in the Southern Review of Books.
Today, Dillard University’s Office of Institutional Advancement announced that they will receive $155,000 in funding from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
On March 14, 2023, a distinguished panel of U.S. diplomats and international affairs professionals selected fifteen individuals for participation in the 2023 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program following a nationwide competition that drew nearly 1,000 applicants.
Dillard University has announced Jack Lewis as head coach of the softball program. Lewis previously served as a head coach at Shenandoah High School located in Middletown, Indiana, and a collegiate assistant coach at Taylor University and Butler University. Lewis brings over 35 years of knowledge in softball to his new role and has an extensive history of winning.
Today, President Rochelle L. Ford announced the appointment of Ben Austin as Dillard University’s new chief financial officer (CFO) and vice president for business and finance, effective May 31. As CFO, Ben will report directly to the president and be responsible for the supervision of all personnel and functions within the Office of Business & Finance.
The MacGregor Community Development Corporation of Houston, Texas, has established an endowment scholarship of $100,000 in honor of their founding president, Dillard alumnus James J. Smith ‘64.
Dillard University has announced Dr. Ashley Johnson as head coach of the women’s volleyball program. A former stand-out player at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Dr. Johnson brings a wealth of volleyball knowledge in combination with her physical therapy skills to prevent injury to the Bleu Devils’ sideline.
Nick Harris of New Orleans, Louisiana, represented Dillard University at the All of Us Research Program’s Community and Partner Gateway Initiative (CPGI) Annual Meeting in Bethesda, MD, May 22-24.
Dillard University’s Office of Academic Affairs has announced their selections for valedictorian and salutatorian ahead of the 2023 commencement exercise that will take place on Saturday, May 13 at 8 a.m. on the Avenue of the Oaks.
NEW ORLEANS—Dillard University will offer a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) through its College of Nursing beginning the fall 2023 semester and is now accepting applications for its inaugural cohort. The M.S.N. will be the
Anthony Dillon is one step closer to writing his legacy at Dillard University after receiving a full academic scholarship, funded by Board of Trustee member Leith Hill, during St. Augustine’s College Decision Day.
Dillard University’s inaugural baseball team won the 2023 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Championship (GCAC) on Sunday night in Jackson, Mississippi. The team, who entered the tournament as the second seed, played five games in three days in the cold rain, defeating top seed Rust College Bearcats.
Dillard University’s Office of Alumni Relations will host the 2023 Forever Bleu Alumni Reunion from May 11-14. The annual event is a great opportunity for alums to reunite with their classmates, as well as meet and engage with future alums.
Today, President Rochelle Ford announced that President and CEO of ESSENCE Ventures, Caroline Wanga, will deliver the commencement address during the 2023 graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 13.
Malik Bartholomew ‘04 has been appointed as the new Archives & Special Collections Assistant for the William Alexander Library. Bartholomew stepped into his role earlier this month. He will collect, preserve and protect the historical items and documents of the University. Bartholomew will also be responsible for assisting individuals with historical projects about Dillard.
Dillard University has begun its move back to campus, as the University recovers from a power outage that occurred early on the morning of February 26. The phased move back to campus began with University leaders returning to their offices March 1.
Dillard was selected after a rigorous and competitive grant proposal, interview and selection process. The grant entitled, “Higher Learning Through Humanities in Food Studies,” will help strengthen research, food studies, community programming and fellowships. Dillard’s selection makes the University a primary and intellectual hub of a national network, strengthening its legacy as a leader in liberal arts education.
The Department of Theatre at Dillard University is presenting its spring 2023 production, “Knock Me a Kiss,” in the Samuel DuBois Cook Theatre two weekends. The first weekend is March 10-13, and the second weekend is 17-19.
Dillard’s School of STEM will host an open house workshop for the upcoming Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program on Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dillard’s campus in the Professional Schools and Sciences Building (PSB).
Dillard University has partnered with Warner Chappell Music (WCM) to offer students exclusive access to hands-on training from music industry executives during a Sync Summit that will take place on Dillard’s campus April 11-13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Dillard University Cheer Devils earned the first competitive win in Dillard’s history at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Battle in the Big Easy that took place at Xavier University on Feb 9, 2023.
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