Press Releases
February 2024
January 2024
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- Xavier University of Louisiana Permanently Appoints Dr. Marguerite S. Giguette Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
- Xavier University of Louisiana Receives Grant through Mellon Foundation’s “Humanities for All Times” Initiative
- Dedicated Community Servant Joyce Carter Named Xavier University of Louisiana Alumnus of the Year
Press Releases
November 2023
- Xavier University of Louisiana will Receive a $5M Grant after Selection for the Louisiana HERO Award
- Xavier University of Louisiana Public Health Sciences Department Receives $1.5 Million Grant for Climate Change Research Initiative
- Offshore Wind Consortium Secures EDA Tech Hub Designation to Elevate Louisiana Energy Leadership
- Xavier University of Louisiana and New Orleans BioInnovation Center Receive Grant to Pilot Diversity Program in Life-Sciences Entrepreneurship. Grant funding from JPMorgan Chase will help launch the program
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October 2023
- Xavier Prepares for the Ultimate XU Homecoming Experience
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections Presents $500,000 to Xavier University of Louisiana
- Xavier University of Louisiana Welcomes Internationally Celebrated 12-foot-tall Puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian Refugee Girl
- Xavier University of Louisiana partners with The University of Manchester to promote excellence worldwide
September 2023
- Katrice A. Albert, Ph.D., to speak at Xavier University of Louisiana Founders’ Day Convocation Ceremony
- SATURDAY: Xavier University of Louisiana Collaborates with Congress Members to Host Service Academy Day
August 2023
July 2023
- Special Exhibition at Xavier University of Louisiana featuring: Descendants of Economy Hall
- First Ochsner Health Medical School Scholarship Recipient Matches into Residency Program in the Gulf South: Xavier University of Louisiana Announces 5th Annual Recipient
- NOLA Back 2 School Backpack Distribution Presented by Shell Helps Students Start the School Year with Essential School Supplies
- Xavier University of Louisiana Appoints Ron Brade as Senior Vice President of Administration and Chief Operating Officer
- Xavier University of Louisiana’s African American & Diaspora Studies Program and Performance Studies Lab Present “Black Tea Rhapsody: An Homage to African American Tea Culture” Exhibit
June 2023
- Dr. Reynold Verret, President of Xavier University of Louisiana, Issues Statement on Decision by Supreme Court on Affirmative Action in Higher Education
- Xavier University of Louisiana Professor Dr. Kim Vaz-Deville Selected for Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship
- Xavier University of Louisiana welcomes Joel Munza as Vice President for Enrollment Management
May 2023
- Congressman Troy Carter to address the graduates at Xavier University of Louisiana’s 2023 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, OMB Director Shalanda Young to bring remarks from the White House
- Apple Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives Lisa Jackson to Speak at Xavier University of Louisiana’s 2023 Graduate Commencement Ceremony
April 2023
- Xavier University of Louisiana, the “diamond of the season,” was gifted brand-new band uniforms during Spring Waltz celebrating upcoming “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story”
- Supporters give love during Xavier’s annual day of giving
- Xavier University of Louisiana’s Office of Sustainability Awarded $30,000 for Clean Energy Efforts
- Returning home: Xavier University of Louisiana Alumna, Dr. Marcia Pecot, Announced as the University’s New Director of Alumni Relations
March 2023
February 2023
- Xavier University of Louisiana Director Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer appointed to an American Psychological Association (APA) Committee
- Kim LeDuff, Vice President of People and Culture at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, to Speak at Xavier University of Louisiana’s Black History Month Convocation
January 2023
Press Releases
December 2022
- Xavier University of Louisiana elevates diversity in neuroscience with donation for scholarship support from Biogen
- New Members and Officers Elected to Xavier University of Louisiana Board of Trustees
- Cutting the cord with cords: Xavierites on Team Xenergy pitch tech transfer innovation to NASA as finalists in national competition
November 2022
- Press Forward and Fear Nothing: Xavier University of Louisiana marks a century of eXcellence & announces plans for next 100 years
- Alum and artist Ayo Scott (‘03) honors heritage & cultural bearers in Xavier gallery exhibit, invites community to celebration & reception
October 2022
- A New International Exchanges Milestone: Xavier Hosts Taiwanese Delegation, Signs Collaborative Agreement to Support Education
- Xavier University of Louisiana Commemorates Culture and History for Homecoming 2022
- Fútbol is headed to Xavier University of Louisiana!
- Small changes lead to huge differences. Xavier University of Louisiana’s Sustainability Office awarded two grants for recycling awareness and sustainability efforts
- The “Aha” moment that makes it worth it: Dr. Ashwith Chilvery named assistant vice president of Xavier’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
- Two renowned musicians, including Xavier Professor, to shed new light on New Orleans as the home of the blues
- A decade of devotion: Xavier University of Louisiana celebrates 10-year anniversary of award-winning Saint Katharine Drexel Chapel
September 2022
- Xavier University of Louisiana Celebrates Founders’ Day with a ceremony and conversation with Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder
- Cardinal Peter Turkson to visit Xavier University of Louisiana and Loyola University New Orleans
- Xavier University of Louisiana part of $50 million regional partnership to create a clean hydrogen cluster in South Louisiana
- Xavier University of Louisiana’s goal of educational equity furthered as recipient of Gilead Foundation Grant
- Xavier University of Louisiana welcomes Cleveland “Tony” Jackson as Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management
- Two Xavier University of Louisiana Graduates Receive Master of Theology Degrees
August 2022
- Fr. Victor Laroche, OP, Welcomes New Xavierites as new University Chaplain
- Xavier University of Louisiana graduate’s dream to reduce health inequities supported through Ochsner Health Medical School Scholarship
- Adrian Dominican Sisters provide scholarship endowment for Xavier Institute for Black Catholic Studies students
July 2022
June 2022
- Xavier University of Louisiana ranked as the top HBCU in Louisiana, earns other prestigious recognitions
- Xavier University of Louisiana Appoints Dr. Anderson Sunda-Meya as Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
May 2022
- Xavier University of Louisiana celebrates graduates and honorary degree recipients with two commencement ceremonies
- Xavier and other HBCUs partner with IBM to create a cybersecurity leadership center
- Xavier University and Transdev launch new workforce development partnership
- Xavier University of Louisiana hosts Give.Love.Xavier Day Parade to kickstart annual spirit week of giving
- Xavier University of Louisiana hosts Give.Love.Xavier Day Parade to kickstart annual spirit week of giving
April 2022
- Xavier University of Louisiana announces planning phase for Graduate School of Health and Sciences Medical School
- U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy to Speak at Inaugural Xavier University | Ochsner Health Physician Assistant Program Class of 2022 Commencement
- Xavier University of Louisiana and Takeda partner to further health equity
March 2022
- Xavier University of Louisiana hosts Give.Love.Xavier Day Parade to kickstart the annual spirit week of giving
- Xavier University of Louisiana presents special screening of “City of a Million Dreams” documentary, preluded by quartet concert
- Xavier University of Louisiana SGA President to Testify before the House of Representatives during federal committee
- Xavier University of Louisiana’s Cheer Team is the First HBCU to Win First Place in NAIA Cheer Championship History
- Xavier University of Louisiana Solidifies Economic Stability Standard for Graduates
- Congressman Troy Carter Secures $2.5 Million in Funding for Xavier University of Louisiana
- LSU Health New Orleans & Xavier partner on medical school early acceptance program
- Xavier University programs present performance-based exhibit “Imagining Grace” in honor of Women’s History Month
- AmerisourceBergen Launches Pharmacy Distribution Leadership Rotation Course at Xavier University of Louisiana
- Xavier University of Louisiana Partners with the National Minority Quality Forum to Host Free New Orleans Community Health & Wellness Festival
February 2022
- Xavier University partners with University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Dentistry for Early Assurance Program
- Xavier University of Louisiana Names Dr. Steven Byrd New Director of Counseling and Wellness
- US Attorney and Xavier Alum Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. to speak at Xavier University of Louisiana’s annual Black History Month Convocation
January 2022
December 2021
November 2021
- Xavier University of Louisiana announces a Bachelor of Science in Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering program
- Xavier University of Louisiana Names Dr. Cirecie West-Olatunji as the Director of Xavier’s Center for Equity, Justice, and the Human Spirit
- Xavier University of Louisiana partners with I Heart My HBCU to raise awareness for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- Xavier University of Louisiana Combines History, Culture, Art and Conversation to Celebrate Homecoming 2021
October 2021
- Gilead Sciences, Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific, Pernod Ricard sponsor dynamic events at Xavier University’s 2021 Homecoming
- Xavier University of Louisiana to host Founders’ Day Convocation Ceremony
- Xavier University of Louisiana Announces Inaugural Pride “Gayla” in Preparation for Xavier’s Pride Week
September 2021
- New Officers Elected to Xavier University of Louisiana Board of Trustees
- Myriad Genetics Supports Xavier University of Louisiana Genetic Counseling Program to Advance Health Equity, Data and Informatics
- Xavier University of Louisiana Provost named chair of the Scholars at Risk Program
- Xavier University of Louisiana partners with Regis University to provide master’s degree
August 2021
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Xavier Graduate Awarded Ochsner Health Medical School Scholarship
- Xavier University of Louisiana Names Dr. Angela Graham-Williams Director of Counseling and Wellness
July 2021
- Xavier University of Louisiana Names Dr. Jeff Hale as Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
June 2021
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Xavier University of Louisiana Names Ingenue' Schexnider-Fields as University Controller
- Xavier University of Louisiana President Reynold Verret to Testify Before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Benefits of Federal Relief Funds for HBCU Students during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 2021
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Xavier University of Louisiana Named as HBCU Institutional Leader by Fulbright Program
- CDC Foundation Awards Xavier University of Louisiana $420,000 To Address COVID-19 Infections Among Marginalized African Americans in New Orleans
April 2021
- Give. Love. Xavier Fundraiser garners Over $900,000 in Contributions
- April 6th Give. Love. Xavier Online Fundraiser Seeks 2,700 Individual Donors
March 2021
- Lehigh University Teams up with Xavier Univeristy of Louisiana to Aid African American Students Aspiring to be Global Leaders
- Beta Tau Alumni Association Announce $500,000 commitment to Xavier University of Louisiana
- Ochsner Health and Xavier University Announce Two New Graduate Degree Programs
- Xavier University of Louisiana Partners with Curology to Launch Scholarship Program in Honor of Black History Month
February 2021
January 2021
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Lambda Chapter Alums Announce $112,500 Scholarship Endowment to Xavier University of
- Xavier University of Louisiana names Ashley Irvin as Director of Marketing and Communications
- Xavier University of Louisiana Receives $1 Million Donation from TikTok to Empower the Next Generation of Health Heroes
November 2020
October 2020
- Xavier University of Louisiana Launches Digital Humanities Minor
- Xavier University of Louisiana maintains its high-ranking status in sending African American graduates to Medical School
- Xavier University of Louisiana makes new Appointments in Honors Program and in the College of Arts and Sciences
- Xavier University of Louisiana named as the recipient of the 2020 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion in International Education Award
- Xavier University of Louisiana Awarded Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant to launch African American & Diasporic Cultures Studies Initiative
- Xavier University of Louisiana’s Center for Equity, Justice and the Human Spirit to Host Social Justice Webinars
September 2020
August 2020
July 2020
May 2020
April 2020
December 2018
- Xavier University of Louisiana Receives $465,000 Grant for Minority Business Disaster Preparedness
- Xavier University Professors Partner with New Orleans Area School teachers for GLOBE Workshops
- Xavier University Biology Program Ranked No.2 in Louisiana by College Factual
- Xavier University Launches Master’s Program in Speech Pathology
November 2018
- Xavier University Partnership with California Community Colleges HBCU Transfer Guarantee Program Increases Baccalaureate-level Degree Attainment
- Christmas Gala to Support Xavier University Student Scholarships
- Six Xavier University Students Receive Awards at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students
- Google in Residence Program Places Veteran Engineer at Xavier University of Louisiana
SEPTEMBER 2018
- Comedian Amanda Seales to Speak at Xavier University Sept. 19
- Xavier Makes Two New Marketing and Communications Appointments
- Urban Revitalization Strategy Consultant Majora Carter to Speak at Xavier
AUGUST 2018
- Xavier President Reynold Verret Appoints Chief of Staff
- The Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation Donates $1.5 million to Xavier
- Xavier Announces New Center for Equity, Justice, and the Human Spirit
- Xavier Announces 67 New Leadership, Faculty and Staff Appointments
- Xavier University Welcomes Class of 2022 in Grand Style
- Three Xavier Students Awarded New Kevin Hart/UNCF Scholarships
- XU Gets Nod in in Princeton Review 2019 Best Colleges Guide
JULY 2018
- St. Katharine Drexel Remains to Reside at Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia
- Xavier Scholar Among Winners of the Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Homecoming Scholars Awards
- Xavier University Institutes Changes to the Core Curriculum; Adds 10 New Programs
- Top Xavier University Students Designated as Rousseve Scholars
JUNE 2018
- Joint Effort to Advance Causes of Black Sainthood Announced
- Xavier Welcomes New Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management
- Xavier Partners with Louisiana Community Colleges to Increase Baccalaureate-level Degree Attainment
- Xavier Online Professional Development for Cultural Activism in the Classroom
- 750 Scholars Make Xavier University Spring Dean's List
- Xavier and HBCU Business Deans to Ring Friday’s NYSE Closing Bell
MAY 2018
- Committee Approves 11 Faculty Promotions at Xavier
- Xavier Names New Vice President of Student Services
- Xavier Awards 500 Degrees at 2018 Commencement
- Xavier Names New Dean for College of Arts & Sciences
- PBS Newshour to Feature Xavier University of Louisiana’s Culture of Excellence
- Two Xavier University Alumnae Named to Essence Magazine’s WOKE 100 List
- College Concensus Website Ranks Xavier as #2 HBCU
APRIL 2018
- 3,500 Donors Sought in Give. Love. Xavier Day Online Campaign
- Xavier Student Named Goldwater Scholar for First Time in School’s History
- Xavier Awarded Board of Regents Grant to Create Mobile Performance Studies Laboratory
- Xavier University College of Arts & Sciences Receives $35,000 Grant from NEH
- Dr. Kelli Johnson Selected to Lead New Orleans' Only Doctoral Clinical Psychology Program
- Xavier Earns 2018-19 Military Friendly® Schools Designation
- XU Receives Charter for National Leadership Honor Society
- Xavier University to Host 15th Annual Festival of Scholars
- Xavier Department of Music to Host 10th Annual Campus Jazz Festival
- Award-winning New York Times Journalist to Headline Xavier University Commencement
MARCH 2018
- Xavier University Students Awarded Truman Capote Creative Writing Scholarships
- Xavier University Panels to Address Pressing Issues of Blacks in New Orleans
- Department of Mass Communication to Salute Black Women in New Orleans Media
- St. Joseph Altar on Display at Xavier University of Louisiana March 19
- Xavier University to Host “A Conversation with Apple VP Lisa Jackson”
- American Heart Association to Unveil Hands-Only CPR Training Kiosk at Xavier
- Xavier Rated Among Top HBCUs / Best La. Chemistry School for Veterans
- Xavier to Host Popular Music Concert: The Sacred and the Sinful: Hymns and Blues in New Orleans Jazz
FEBRUARY 2018
JANUARY 2018
- Team Xavier Scores 11 Trophies at HBCU National Speech and Debate Tournament
- 22 Premeds Among 2019 Tulane Med School Early Acceptances
- Xavier Presents Queen: A Symposium on Black Beauty Feb. 22
- Xavier University to Host Financial Aid Awareness Night for High School Students, Parents
- Redefining the Portrayal of the Black Male: Book Launch, Signing & Forum Feb. 15 at Xavier
- YMTF Professionals Hit the Xavier University Campus Feb. 4-6
- 757 Scholars Earn Spots on Fall Dean’s List at Xavier University of Louisiana
- Xavier University Celebrates MLK Week
- Xavier Still First in African American Medical Graduates
- Education Receives CAEP Accreditation for Teacher Prep Program