Media Contact:Tara G. CunninghamDillard Universitytcunningham@dillard.edu(504) 816-4024 NEW ORLEANS, LA — Dillard University has received a historic $19 million gift from the MacKenzie Scott Foundation. The unrestricted donation constitutes the largest
Nearly a year into her presidency, Dr. Monique Guillory is leading Dillard University through a period of major change and challenge. As enrollment hovers around 1,000 students and the cost
Dillard University proudly celebrates alumna Sarah Watkins ’09, who
has been named a national Milken Educator Award recipient—one of the highest honors in
education.
Dillard University, Louisiana’s oldest historically Black college and university (HBCU), proudly announces the establishment of its newly chartered Pre-Law Chapter of the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA). This milestone
Homecoming is a special time to celebrate Dillard University’s history, accomplishments, and bright future. As we come together in community and spirit, let’s make sure we continue our traditions in
Media Contact:Tara G. CunninghamDillard Universitytcunningham@dillard.edu(504) 816-4024 NEW ORLEANS – Dillard University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dexter I. Odom, CPA, MBA, as Vice President for Business and Finance
Media Contact:Tara G. CunninghamDillard Universitytcunningham@dillard.edu(504) 816-4024 NEW ORLEANS — Dillard University proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Darvelle Hutchins as Vice President for Institutional Advancement. In this executive role, Dr.
Dillard University is delighted to announce that Alumna Renee Rhoten Morris ’93, President
& CEO of Rhoten Morris Consumer Group and Uncle Funky’s Daughter, will serve as the 2025
Founders Day speaker.
Dillard University mourns the passing of David B. Dillard, former trustee, trustee emeritus, benefactor, and the grandson of James Hardy Dillard, for whom the university is named. His life and
Dillard University proudly congratulates Dr. Kim Vaz-Deville, Chief of Staff, on being awarded the Ordre des Palmes académiques, one of the French Republic’s highest distinctions. Dr. Vaz-Deville was honored alongside
$6,000 award supports student sustainability engagement and reduction of single-use plastics Dillard University has been awarded a $6,000 Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) University Affiliate Grant to advance campus sustainability initiatives.
The Louisiana Center for Health Equity, in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Health, New Orleans Health Department, and Dillard University, will host their 10th Annual Health Summit
We are proud to share exciting news about one of our own. Dillard University’s Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy, Conrad N. Hilton Endowed Professor of English and Louisiana Poet Laureate (2021–2023), has co-edited a
Dear Dillard Community, In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, CNN premiered a special preview episode of its new four-part original series, New Orleans: Soul of a City,
Media Contact:Tara G. CunninghamDillard Universitytcunningham@dillard.edu(504) 816-4024 Dillard University proudly congratulates Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes, Class of 1988, on her investiture as the ninth president of California State University, Los Angeles
Dillard University proudly congratulates two of our distinguished alumni, Ms. Daphney Young
’93 and Dr. Warren Jones ’71, on their induction into the 2025 National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame.
Dillard University will host the A.E.A.O.N.M.S. Oliver & Martha Washington NCHI Walk & Health Fair on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Dillard University is proud to announce the appointment of Rod Hall, a distinguished member of the Class of 1998, to the Dillard University Board of Trustees.
Dillard University is proud to announce that the remarkable talents of our student artists are on full display in the 2025 HBCU Art Showcase at the Ogden Museum of Southern
Dillard University is proud to announce it has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to establish Vision Quest, a new initiative designed to deepen children’s faith experiences through worship and prayer.
The Committee will host a Memorial Service to honor 19 individuals whose crania were taken from New Orleans in the 1880s and sent to Leipzig, Germany
e are proud to share that Dillard University’s own Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy, Louisiana Poet Laureate and Conrad N. Hilton Endowed Professor of English, was recently featured on CBS Sunday Morning in a segment titled “Welcome to New Orleans.”
NEW ORLEANS – May 1, 2025 – Dillard University is proud to announce that Gwendolyn Victoria Rainey, a distinguished business professional, community leader, and cultural visionary, has been selected by
Contact: Tara G. Cunningham(o) 504-816-4024(c) 504-422-0037tcunningham@dillard.edu NEW ORLEANS – May 1, 2025 – Dillard University proudly announces that Christal M. Jackson, a enowned social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate for historically
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