Congratulations
@chancetherapper
on receiving his honorary degree for his philanthropy and continued service to the youth. Thank you for being our 2018 Commencement speaker!
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Great News! Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has announced a $5 million gift to Dillard University! The largest single gift the University has ever received from an individual.
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Rest In Peace to Dillard Alum and legendary musician Ellis Marsalis Jr. Mr. Marsalis attended Dillard in 1951 as a music major and was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. We appreciate all that you have done for our university and the city of New Orleans. 🙏🏾
Rest In Peace to the Queen of Creole Cuisine and a member of our Dillard family, Leah Chase. What you’ve done for the city of New Orleans and our culture is paramount. We are so grateful that we were able to witness your legacy. 💙
Dillard University is reinstating an indoor mask mandate effective August 25, 2023.
All employees, students, and visitors must wear a mask while indoors regardless of vaccination status for the next two (2) weeks while we assess the trends on our campus. (1/🧵)
#MaskUpDU
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Exclusive to Variety | Actor Garrett Morris will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 1st | via
@wofstargirl
@walkoffamestar
Congratulations to our Valedictorian and Salutatorian Bria Jones and Dazjah Samuels! Please join us on Saturday, May 9 for our virtual degree conferral at 11:00 AM. We understand this is a challenging time for our seniors but we want honor your hard work. See you there.
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Wednesday, July 10
@dstinc1913
awarded us with the 2019-2021 Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair Award. Dr. Ruby Broadway from our STEM department will be the chair holder! Thank you to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for your continued support for HBCU’s! 💙💙💙
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Tomorrow is the big day! This is a monumental moment in your life. Although times are uncertain, we want to celebrate your achievements. Here’s a tribute to the class of 2020.👇🏾
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🔹Our remaining students have been transported safely to Mobile, AL.
🔹Classes will resume virtually on September 13.
🔹We should all be prepared to be away from New Orleans for at least two weeks.
Our 87th Miss Dillard University & 17th Mister Dillard University are listed in
@BET
’s We Can Be Royals: HBCU Kings and Queens 2022-2023
Full List:
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Rest in peace to the legendary actress, Cicely Tyson.
Ms. Tyson was an honorary degree recipient in 2001 and was a commencement speaker in 2009.
We are grateful to have been a part of your legacy 💙
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To our fallen DU angel Taima Miller. You will always be apart of the Dillard family and we felt your presence this morning. We are so proud that you chose Dillard to continue your education. Rest In Peace. 💙
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Today, Dillard University elected Alvin Gentry, head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans to its Board Of Trustees!
Welcome to the Bleu Devil family!
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"I chose Dillard because I have two sisters and a brother who graduated from here and it was important to keep the legacy alive. Not to mention, the physics department is amazing and I feel like I made the best choice for me." -Brian Desil, Brooklyn, NY.
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Dillard University congratulates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as Senate Confirms her as the First Black Woman to become Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
Today, Dr. Rochelle Ford begins her first day as the eighth president of Dillard University.
Stay tuned as we chronicle Dr. Ford’s introduction to the campus and community. 💙🤍
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"My mom is an alumna of DU, she had me young, so this is a second home to me. When I was a kid, I remember coming to class with her. I love the family environment that Dillard has and I get to continue the legacy that began with my mother." Carlos Pollard Jr., Kenner, LA
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Finishing in 4 years is what every student aims for. At Dillard University, we pride ourselves on giving our students the necessary tools to complete their undergraduate career in that time span. Meet Sarah Caldwell, a graduating senior who finished in 3 years!
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The U.S. Department of Interior awarded Dillard University with a $750,000 grant to restore the historic academic building Howard House.
Full Press Release:
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Dillard graduates on the move! Congratulations to our Pre-Law students who are moving on to law school after graduation. We are so proud of all of you. Continue to be excellent!
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@AttyAdria
Class of 2019, your journey at Dillard has come to an end, but your life journey has just begun. Congratulations to all of you! We can't wait to see you reach your fullest potential and bring greatness to the world. 💙
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Happy Father’s Day to our Dillard family! In celebration of our DU dad’s, we have a special surprise dropping Wednesday, June 19 honoring these 4 fathers. Stay tuned.
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Congratulations to our newly elected 85th Miss Dillard University Kaylan Tanner, 15th Mister Dillard University Justin Matthew and the winners of the 2020-2021 Royal Court! Your campaigns were awesome and we can’t wait to see you represent
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14 years ago Hurricane Katrina disrupted our lives and left our city in devastation. Our campus was destroyed by significant water damage and our students, faculty and staff were forced to relocate with no certainty on whether they would be able to return. But we never lost hope.
Meet Seantrell Lemar, a sophomore honors student at Dillard University from Vacherie, Louisiana and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Follow Seantrell on his journey from the a small town in Louisiana to The Big Easy. The story drops tomorrow at noon.
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At Dillard, we are invested in cultivating tech-savvy students who are equipped with the necessary tools to succeed in an ever-changing technologically advanced society. Dr. Eric Buckles incorporates a virtual cadaver in his immunology labs to give students an inside look.
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“There is no rulebook to make things work for you. I can tell you what I did, but that won’t be your journey. Think about what you would do for free.”
@LenaWaithe
advice to students who want to break into the entertainment industry.
"I chose Dillard University because I wanted an HBCU college experience. I went to a community college for two years and realized that the schools in my state were very expensive and I knew that I could get the same quality education at DU." Skyler Morehouse, Oakland, CA.
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Happy Friday DU! We told you we’re coming with surprises all year long for our sesquicentennial celebration. Shoutout to
@CocaCola
for sharing this monumental year with us. Stay tuned💙
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“As you go out into this world to pursue your passion, I also want you to pursue your compassion!” - Regina Hall, Dillard University 2019 Commencement Speaker
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Dillard University has received a gift of $2.5 million from an anonymous donor. The donation will support the University’s SAFE (Student Aid for Financial Emergencies) Fund.
Full Story:
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“The dopest thing that I get to do all day is talking to these young African American students and unlocking their minds,” said Jeff Benjamin of
@ACEmyDU
.
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Happy
#BlackHistoryMonth
DU! We are celebrating black excellence all year long for our 150th anniversary, but this month is special to us. Give thanks to all of the African American pioneers that paved the way, we wouldn't be here without their ideas, inventions, and sacrifice.💙
Congratulations to our newly elected student officers and royal court! Your campaigns were awesome and we are so proud of you.
#WeLoveOurStudents
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Spotted 👀: 150 banners on Gentilly Boulevard are up! We can't wait for our 150th anniversary to get here. It'll be a year to remember.💙
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In loving memory of Mrs. Rhea Butler Lucien '45
Mrs.Lucien is known throughout the Dillard community for having been among the first nursing graduates in 1945.
We celebrate her legacy! 💙
More:
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Nicholls State University and
@du1869
have signed an agreement that will allow Dillard College of Business graduates a seamless transfer pathway to
@nicholls_mba
.
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Read more:
“I’m from California and I wanted to come to a smaller HBCU that focused on Urban Studies,” said Tyler Racklin, Urban Studies & Public Policy major. “I’m really passionate about my community and hope to make a difference with the tools that Dillard has given me.”
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President And CEO Of ESSENCE Ventures Caroline Wanga (
@wangawoman
) Receives Honorary Degree From Dillard University And Delivers Powerful Commencement Speech via
@ESSENCE
Our 150th anniversary started with a bang! If you missed our Day of Service on Friday, here’s recap from our service filled day. Next up, Bleu Devil Classic!
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We’re gearing up for our faculty, staff and students to head back to campus this fall. Here’s how we are ensuring the health and safety of the Dillard community.
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Congratulations to our Student Government Association President Traelon Rodgers, Vice President DeAndre Bell II and the 2020-2021 elected officials! We are proud to have you represent the student body and we know you will be excellent leaders. 👍🏾
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"DU offered me an opportunity to run track and pursue film. I follow a New Orleans film maker who inspired me and Coach Gay personally asked me to join the track team, so choosing Dillard felt like destiny." Hildevert Lafeuille, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa
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