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Kissing Bugs found in Texas
Kissing Bug disease spread in U.S. states challenges nonendemic status
The Dillard Women's Volleyball Team face Philander Smith University on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.
The Lady Bleu Devils attain game record of 6-6 after loss to Xavier
The Dillard University Diamonds Dance Team pose with organizers of the Vote HBCU event at Dillard University.
Vote HBCU ignited the flames of civic engagement at Dillard University
The newest campus dining addition at Dillard University, Original Burger Company Grill.
Dillard University celebrates campus restaurant, Original Burger Company Grill, grand re-opening
Campus administators answer questions from students at the Town Hall.
Dillard SGA Hosts Annual Town Hall with President Guillory
Photo provided by London Williams
Artist of the Month: London Williams
Staff Highlight: Dwanna Toney, Director of Career and Professional Development
Staff Highlight: Dwanna Toney, Director of Career and Professional Development
Paine poses with his art.
Artist of the Month: Bryson Payne
The 2025-2026 fellows of the Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Fellowship: Sierra Lyons, audience engagement fellow and Florida A&M University graduate, Ebony JJ Curry, reporting fellow and Alabama A&M University graduate, Gabriella Gladney, reporting fellow and Spelman College graduate, Lauren Nutall, reporting fellow and Howard University graduate, Kristina Ousley, news product fellow and a graduate of Dillard and Florida A&M universities.
Dillard alumna Kristina Ousley first in school history to receive Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Fellowship
Actor Jeffery Self Joins Thriller ‘DROP’ Alongside Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar in Blumhouse and Universal’s Latest Psychological Drama
Actor Jeffery Self Joins Thriller ‘DROP’ Alongside Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar in Blumhouse and Universal’s Latest Psychological Drama
Graphic by Zuri Primos
March 29 Election Proposed Amendement Voting
Your Voice, Your Vote
Your Voice, Your Vote
Word on the Ave 9/27/2024
Word on the Ave 9/27/2024
Word on the Ave 9/20/2024
Word on the Ave Sept. 6, 2024
Word on the Ave Sept. 6, 2024
The Dillard Women's Volleyball Team face Philander Smith University on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.
The Lady Bleu Devils attain game record of 6-6 after loss to Xavier
A champion’s mindset, spotlight on track and field head coach Nile Legania
A champion’s mindset, spotlight on track and field head coach Nile Legania
What did the Super Bowl LIX activities bring for the youth?
What did the Super Bowl LIX activities bring for the youth?
New Orleans ushers in the week of Super Bowl LIX activities with opening night
New Orleans ushers in the week of Super Bowl LIX activities with opening night
Kendrick Lamar to perform at the Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans
Kendrick Lamar to perform at the Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans
The Dillard University Diamonds Dance Team pose with organizers of the Vote HBCU event at Dillard University.
Vote HBCU ignited the flames of civic engagement at Dillard University
The newest campus dining addition at Dillard University, Original Burger Company Grill.
Dillard University celebrates campus restaurant, Original Burger Company Grill, grand re-opening
Campus administators answer questions from students at the Town Hall.
Dillard SGA Hosts Annual Town Hall with President Guillory
Students impacted by power outage in Gentilly earlier this week
Students impacted by power outage in Gentilly earlier this week
Staff Highlight: Dwanna Toney, Director of Career and Professional Development
Staff Highlight: Dwanna Toney, Director of Career and Professional Development
University president, Dr. Ford, wants to build relationships with students
University president, Dr. Ford, wants to build relationships with students
Dillard adds a Baseball team to athletics program, making history
Dillard adds a Baseball team to athletics program, making history
Students impacted by power outage in Gentilly earlier this week
Students impacted by power outage in Gentilly earlier this week
Incoming Student Government Association and Royal Court elects announced
Incoming Student Government Association and Royal Court elects announced
Nicole Craine for The New York Times
Hurricane Milton touched down in Florida
Destruction to the Faraway Inn Cottages and Motel is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, in Cedar Key, Fla., Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith)
Hurricane Helene devastates the southeast
Satellite Image
Update on Tropical Storm Francine
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Famed alumna cites Dillard for her success

Famed alumna cites Dillard for her success

Cheryl Daniel • November 1, 2019

Anthony Jackson/Courtbouillon Dr. Ruth Simmons gives address for 150th anniversary of the university. NEW ORLEANS (October 31, 2019) – Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, Class of 1967 and the first African...

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