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New student support initiative to acclimate first-year students to college
New student support initiative to acclimate first-year students to college
Thomas Allen McCarthy
Act 651 enforced; surgical castration to be performed on Vernon Parish man
Dr. Monique Guillory, Ph.D., receives a tour of the Ray Charles Program kitchen in the Professional Schools and Sciences Building at the Grand Opening of the Food Pantry.
Ray Charles Program’s new food pantry to promote wellness and sustainability
End of an Era: Dillard Plans New Direction for Methodist Church
End of an Era: Dillard Plans New Direction for Methodist Church
Kissing Bugs found in Texas
Kissing Bug disease spread in U.S. states challenges nonendemic status
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
Photo from the Dillard University Student Government Association
Students’ concerns are result of care for the community
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
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
New student support initiative to acclimate first-year students to college
New student support initiative to acclimate first-year students to college
Dr. Monique Guillory, Ph.D., receives a tour of the Ray Charles Program kitchen in the Professional Schools and Sciences Building at the Grand Opening of the Food Pantry.
Ray Charles Program’s new food pantry to promote wellness and sustainability
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
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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Students complain about financial aid refund and scholarship processes

Students complain about financial aid refund and scholarship processes

Cheryl Daniel • November 6, 2020

NEW ORLEANS (November 6, 2020) – Biology junior Lauren Petry was happy to see an $814 refund this semester. Two weeks later, however, she was notified the university wanted it back. Petry, a biology...

Whose fault is clearance delay?

September 27, 2019

NEW ORLEANS (September 26, 2019) – The subject of early notification regarding financial aid and fiscal clearance has been a hot topic for sophomores and other upper-class students. Students...

We can speed clearance

Cheryl Daniel • September 28, 2018

NEW ORLEANS (Sept 27, 2018) – You might be under the misconception that freshmen get priority during the clearance process. After doing research, I learned that we have roughly eight months to receive...

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