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Student Earns National Recognition for Cardiovascular Research

rising senior Cameron Camp has earned national recognition for his cardiovascular research, placing third among 65...

Speech Pathology faculty earn two of Louisiana's highest professional honors

's Department of Speech Pathology has added to its legacy of excellence as two faculty members received...

Two Alumnae Elected to Lead The Links, Incorporated

Two alumnae have been elected to the highest leadership positions of The Links, Incorporated, one of the...

Music Students and Alumni Earn National and International Recognition Through Summer Performance Opportunities

music students and recent graduates spent the summer performing, training, and building professional connections...

Trustee and Alumnus Judge Ivan L. R. Lemelle (’71) Honored with Portrait Unveiling, National Recognition

Congratulates Bishop Robert Boxie

Student Named University's First Udall Scholar

student Sophia Speller has been named a 2026 Udall Scholar, becoming the University's first recipient of...

’s Historic Thomas Mundy Peterson Medal Selected for Inaugural Exhibition

's Archives & Special Collections has entered into a significant partnership with the Obama...

Sets New Record with 13 Gilman Scholars

has reached a new milestone in international academic achievement, earning a record 13 Benjamin A. Gilman...

Graduates Chart New Frontier with Historic Space Force Commissions

graduates Hannah Jordan and Jaymison Tillery have made history as the first two ites to commission as second...

Names Ronald M. Carrere, Jr. Chief of Staff and Vice President of Government & Community Relations

has appointed Ronald M. Carrere, Jr. as Chief of Staff and Vice President of Government & Community...

Medical Laboratory Science Graduates Secure Jobs Before Commencement as Program Earns National Accreditation

All four graduates in ’s second Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) cohort secured employment before crossing...

College of Pharmacy Graduates Advance to Residencies and Fellowships as Commencement Nears

As ’s 99th Commencement approaches, members of the College of Pharmacy Class of 2026 are preparing to take the next step in their...

Cardinal Peter Turkson and Father Kareem R. Smith to Lead 2026 Baccalaureate Mass

is honored to announce that His Eminence Cardinal Peter Turkson will serve as presider and the Reverend Kareem R....

Announces 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

will welcome His Eminence Cardinal Peter Turkson and STEM advocate Dr. Calvin Mackie as the University celebrates...

University Scholars Showcase Research and Leadership at National Health Symposium

students Micah Davis and Orion Fears recently represented the university at the American Heart Association (AHA)...

For Our Scholars: When Opportunity Meets Determination, Lives Are Transformed

For Brian Johnson, ‘02, was always his first choice. He first learned of while in junior high school through a summer STEM...

For Our Mission: A Commitment That Endures

At , the mission is not confined to classrooms or commencement stages—it is lived, carried, and extended...

For Our Culture: The Enduring Legacy of John T. Scott

has been part of Ayo Scott’s ‘03 life from the start. And as the son of the late John T. Scott, ‘62, his...

For Our Culture: Leadership, Mentorship, and a Lasting Legacy

Upon arriving on University's campus in 1989, Carita Shanklin Walker ‘93 was eager to make her mark. She became a...

For Our Foundation: Spaces That Shape a Legacy

University looks and feels a lot different from the way it did when Mildred Gardner ‘58 first stepped onto the campus in the...

Cheer Team Wins 2026 NAIA National Championship

The cheer team has claimed the 2026 NAIA National Championship, securing the title after a standout performance at...

Office of Academic Support Earns National Tutor Training Certification

’s Office of Academic Support has been awarded Level One Certification for its tutor training program by...

Opera Workshop Presents "Carmen," Showcasing the Next Generation of Artistic Excellence

Join ’s Opera Workshop for "Carmen," a captivating production that brings passion, drama,...

Student Alexia Anthony Selected for National Humanities Leadership Council

freshman Alexia “Lexi” Anthony has been selected to serve on the National Humanities Center...

Represented at NBA Pioneers Classic Honoring Trailblazer Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton

was represented at the inaugural Pioneers Classic at TD Garden, where the Boston Celtics hosted families, community...

Receives $10,000 Commitment from High Level Speech and Hearing, LLC

’s Department of Speech Pathology has received a $10,000 commitment from High Level Speech and Hearing, LLC...

The Power of HBCUs Built Two Leaders Born a Generation Apart

History has a way of sending us quiet reminders that the past is never truly past.

Remembering President Emeritus Dr. Norman C. Francis ’52

mourns the passing of esteemed alumnus Dr. Norman C. Francis ’52, President Emeritus and one of the most...

Olivia Downey (’26) to Represent Undergraduate Researchers at Prestigious National Chemistry Symposium

is proud to celebrate Olivia Downey, a senior chemistry major and PREM scholar, who has been chosen as one of just...

Leslie D. Rose ’05 Appointed Associate Vice President of University Communications

has appointed Leslie D. Rose ‘05 as Associate Vice President of University Communications, recognizing her...

University Reflects on a Global Witness of Faith, Service, and Sacrifice

The Vatican has announced that Fr. Francis Truong Buu Diep, a Vietnamese Catholic priest known for his dedicated service to poor and...

Reflections on Father Victor by Daniel Rouzier, translated into English by Dr. Reynold Verret

Daniel Rouzier, a classmate and old friend of Fr. Victor, wrote this touching reflection in French. (Victor’s friends from his youth...

Remembering Father Victor Laroche, O.P.

mourns the sudden passing of Father Victor Laroche, O.P., University Chaplain and Special Assistant to the President...

Welcomes Fr. Peter Damian Harris, O.P., as New University Chaplain

welcomes Fr. Peter Damian Harris, O.P., as the new University Chaplain.

Multi-Institution Program Empowers Catholics to Be Active Leaders in the Church

NEW ORLEANS— joins Loyola University Chicago, along with 14 other partner Catholic colleges and...

: A Legacy of Excellence

For more than a century, has stood as a beacon of academic excellence, faith, service, and social justice. Founded...

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Season's Greetings

Remembering Sister Jamie T. Phelps, O.P., Ph.D., Director Emerita of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies

joins the global Catholic community in mourning the loss of Sister Jamie T. Phelps, O.P., Ph.D., Director Emerita of...

University Math Department Shines at AMS Southeastern Sectional Meeting

The spirit of excellence that has defined for 100 years continues to shine through its faculty, students, and across...

is Among Five HBCUs Selected by Sustain Our Future Foundation and Southface Institute for Sustainability Partnership

will participate in a three-year pilot program designed to transform campus sustainability and develop the next...

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Makes Historic $38 Million Gift to

today announced a $38 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This transformative investment...

New Orleans artists’ gigantic drawings are a knockout at CAC.

Drawings are usually humble. They can be quick, sketchy, disposable. A lot of times, drawings are the small preliminary plans for larger,...

Zambian Ministry, The Religious Sisters of the Holy Spirit, Announced 2025 Opus Prize Laureate at

The Religious Sisters of the Holy Spirit from Mazabuka, Zambia, led by Sister Juunza Mwangani and Sister Rosalia Sakayombo, have been chosen as the...

The Forest and the Trees

Ron Bechet’s exhibition **“The Forest and the Trees”** at the Contemporary Arts Center features large, unframed...

Your Guide to Shopping Licensed Merch

As we journey towards Homecoming and rev up our school spirit, we want to remind you of the importance of buying licensed merchandise. Shopping...

The Class of 2006 Remembers “The Katrina Year”

Displaced, tested, but undeterred — five ites recall how they held on to their education, community, and spirit in the...

Ranked a Top Institution for Students Most Engaged in Community Service

was singled out as one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton...

and the Opus Prize Foundation Announce 2025 Opus Prize Finalists

and the Opus Prize Foundation are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 Opus Prize, an annual faith-based...

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