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Dillard University
Motto: Ex Fide, Fortis
Motto in English: From Faith, Courage
Established: 1869
Type: Private, HBCU
Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ
United Methodist Church
UNCF
President: Dr. Marvalene Hughes
Faculty: 100 Full-time; 20 Adjuncts
Undergraduates: 1,124
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana,
United States
Campus: Urban
Address: 2601 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, Louisiana
70122
Colors: Blue and White
Nickname: Blue Devils
Website: www.dillard.edu

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The present campus near Gentilly Boulevard and the London Avenue Canal was established in the 1930s. The London Avenue Canal is a drainage Canal in New Orleans Louisiana, used for pumping rain water into Lake Pontchartrain. The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression.

Contents

History

Early Years, 1869-1930

The history of Dillard University dates back to 1869 and its founding predecessor institutions--Straight University and Union Normal School. Straight University, after 1915 Straight College, was a historically black college that operated between 1868 and 1934 in New Orleans, Louisiana Responding to the post-Civil War need to educate newly freed African Americans in New Orleans, Louisiana and the surrounding region, the American Missionary Association of the Congregational Church founded Straight University on June 12, and Union Normal School was established by the Freedman's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church on July 8. A civil war is a War between a State and domestic political actors that are in control of some part of the territory claimed by the state The American Missionary Association was a Protestant -based Abolitionist group founded on September 3, 1846. The Freedman's Aid Society was originally founded as the Fugitives' Aid Society; to assist Fugitive slaves and to lobby and protest against Slavery in the In addition to Straight University, the AMA helped found several other Historically Black Colleges and Universities, such as Clark Atlanta University, Fisk University, Hampton University, Howard University (with Freedmen's Bureau), Huston-Tillotson University, LeMoyne-Owen College, Talladega College, and Tougaloo College. Historically black colleges and universities ( HBCUs) are institutions of Higher education in the United States that were established before 1964 with the intention Straight University and Union Normal School later became Straight College and New Orleans University, respectively. Both schools offered elementary level education, but quickly enlarged curriculum to include secondary, collegiate, and professional level instruction.

New Orleans University operated a secondary school--Gilbert Academy. By the 1890s, the university offered professional medical training. It included a school of pharmacy, the Flint Medical College, and the Sarah Goodridge Hospital and Nurse Training School. After the medical college was ended in 1911, the Flint Goodridge Hospital emerged and continued nurse training.

Straight College also offered professional training, including a law department from 1874 to 1886, and its graduates participated in local and national Reconstruction and post-Reconstruction era civil rights struggles. For example, 1876 Straight University Law School graduate, Louis André Martinet, published The Crusader--a civil rights daily, co-founded the Comité des Citoyens (Citizens' Committee), and played a significant role in the Plessy v. Ferguson landmark Supreme Court case. [1] Other notable alumni includes, P.B.S. Pinchback (first African American governor of a U. Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback ( May 10 1837 December 21 1921) was the first African American to become Governor of a S. state), Alice Dunbar Nelson (Harlem Renaissance foremother), and Dr. Alice Ruth Moore Dunbar Nelson ( July 19, 1875 - September 18 1935) was an American poet journalist and political activist James W. Ames (founded first Detroit hospital to admit blacks).

"A Great Negro University in New Orleans": 1930-1935

By the late 1920's, local Black and White leaders felt there was a need for a larger, more notable African American institution of higher learning to emerge within New Orleans and the greater region. Due to economic hardships and rounds of negotiations between the two institutions, Straight College and New Orleans University chartered Dillard University on June 6, 1930. [2] "The New university would offer a traditional liberal arts curriculum--rather than nonprofessional, vocational training" and emphasize a close engagement with the Black community through "various education extension programs, societies, and clubs. "[3]

Despite the hope of this new charter, the building of Dillard University was tempered by its context of Jim Crow America. Many local Whites took concern with the possibility of a Black president presiding over White faculty members. Similarly, the increased numbers of African American bus riders in the Gentilly area disturb some White sensibilities.

Despite this resistance, Dillard University opened its doors in the fall of 1935, and was able to attract a number of prominent scholars, such as Horace Mann Bond, psychology and education; Frederick Douglass Hall, music; Lawrence D. Horace Mann Bond ( November 8, 1905 &ndash December 21, 1972) was an American educator academic administrator writer and the Reddick, history; and St. Clair Drake, sociology and anthropology. St Claire Drake ( January 2, 1911 – 1990 was an influential American Sociologist.

Academics

Degrees and Majors

Dillard University offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees in over 35 majors. The diverse major, minor, and course offerings create an opportunities for a comprehensive, global education. These majors are organized within six academic divisions, and further subdivided by departments:

Institute of Jazz Culture (IOJC)

Nurtured in the "Birthplace of Jazz," Dillard University recognized the unique possibilities that is provided by this context. The Institute of Jazz Culture was established in 2002 by founding director, Irvin Mayfield at the intersection of community, jazz and education. Irvin Mayfield Jr (born) is an American Jazz Trumpeter and Bandleader. Under the current leadership of Edward Anderson, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of the IOJC, the Institute is producing curriculum and programming on the collegiate and the secondary levels. Edward Anderson may refer to Edward H Anderson (1858-1928 Swedish Mormon missionary Edward O It emphasizes the development of talent and promotes professional opportunities. Preservation, promotion and celebration through documentation, education, and performance of jazz culture are the central goals.

Campus: "Gleaming White and Spacious Green"

Dillard University's campus is located on 55 acres in the suburban-like Gentilly neighborhood of the historic 7th Ward district of New Orleans. Gentilly is a broad predominantly middle-class and racially diverse section of New Orleans Louisiana. The 7th Ward is a section of New Orleans Louisiana. It is geographically the second largest of the 17 Wards of New Orleans, after the 9th Ward. The picturesque campus is anchored by Neoclassical architecture and stately live oak trees. The double tree-lined "Avenue of the Oaks" form the focal point of the gated campus.

Academic Buildings

DUICEF (Dillard University International Center for Economic Freedom) is the university's newest building, dedicated in 2004. It houses the offices of the Division of Education & Psychology and the Division of Social Sciences, and computer and language laboratories.

Howard House, built in 1936, was originally a guest house, but currently is home to the business program. The building was named in honor of New Orleanian native Alvin Pike Howard (1889-1937), successful businessman, former professor of Tulane University and former director of Hibernia National Bank; he is a noteworthy contributor to the development of Dillard University.

Rosenwald Hall is a hall at Dillard University. Dillard's first permanent building was originally the campus library. It was built in May 1934. The building is named in honor of philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, to whom the building was dedicated in June 1948. Philanthropy is the act of donating money goods services time and/or effort to support a socially beneficial cause with a defined objective and with no financial or material Julius Rosenwald ( August 12 1862 &ndash January 6, 1932) was a U This building houses the university's administrative offices and was under construction due to damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. It will be fully operational in the fall 2008.

Samuel DuBois Cook Fine Arts and Communications Center at Dillard University, New Orleans, was built in 1993. New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Building is named in honor of Dillard University's sixth president Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook. With his tenure came the start of the modernization of Dillard University's infrastructure. In the building are the Fine Arts Gallery and studios, state-of-the-art television and recording studios, the Music Department, the thriving Drama Department and a theater, and a radio station.

Stern Hall is a hall at Dillard University. Dillard's science building was built in 1952. It's named in honor of Edgar Bloom Stern, prominent financier and philanthropist of New Orleans. Philanthropy is the act of donating money goods services time and/or effort to support a socially beneficial cause with a defined objective and with no financial or material New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana The building was renovated in 1952 and again in 1968. In the building are the Division of Nursing, Division of Natural Sciences, two computer labs, Biology, Chemistry and Physics labs as well as a learning center sponsored by the Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation (LAMP) program. Nursing is a Profession focused on assisting individuals families, and communities in attaining maintaining and recovering optimal Health In Science, the term natural science refers to a naturalistic approach to the study of the Universe, which is understood as obeying rules or law of Foundations of modern biology There are five unifying principles Chemistry (from Egyptian kēme (chem meaning "earth") is the Science concerned with the composition structure and properties Physics (Greek Physis - φύσις in everyday terms is the Science of Matter and its motion.

Library

Will W. Alexander Library is Dillard University's library. A library is a collection of information sources resources and services and the structure in which it is housed it is organized for use and maintained by a public body an institution It was built in 1961. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The library was dedicated in honor of the first acting president of Dillard University, the Rev. Will W. Alexander on October 22, 1961. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The library houses an extensive collection of books, journals, microform and newspapers, as well as such historical documents as the papers of the American Missionary Association of the United Church of Christ. The American Missionary Association was a Protestant -based Abolitionist group founded on September 3, 1846. The United Church of Christ ( UCC) is a mainline Protestant Christian denomination principally in the United States, The library was damaged in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and reopened as a state-of-the-art facility in April 2008.


Chapel

Lawless Memorial Chapel is a Dillard University's chapel. A chapel is a holy place or area of Worship for Christians, which may be attached to an institution such as a large church, a College, a It was built in 1955. Chapel was dedicated to the memory of Dr. Alfred Lawless Jr. and his son Theodore K. Lawless M. Theodore K Lawless (1892-1971 was a noted dermatologist medical researcher and philanthropist D. on October 23, 1955. Now named Lawless Assembly Hall, it is the only building on Dillard's campus that did not suffer flood damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

On-Campus Housing

Camphor Hall is a hall at Dillard University, New Orleans. New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana It was built in 1947. This female dormitory was originally a male dormitory. Building was named in honor of Louisiana native, educator and missionary, Bishop Alexander Priestly Camphor. The State of Louisiana ( or, État de Louisiane, pronounced) is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America Alexander Priestly Camphor (1865 &ndash 1919 was an American Missionary Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1916 Due to damage from Hurricane Katrina, only the first floor of Camphor-Hartzell annex is used for office space for the Division of Student Success. It is currently not in use as dormitory space.

Hartzell Hall is a dormitory at Dillard University. It was built in 1935. Hartzell is named in honor of Joseph Crane Hartzell, a missionary bishop for the Methodist Episcopal Church. Joseph Crane Hartzell 1 June 1842 &ndash 6 September 1929 was an American Missionary Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight For individual churches named Methodist Episcopal Church, see Methodist Episcopal Church (disambiguation The Methodist Episcopal Church, sometimes Building was originally a junior and senior female dormitory, and is currently not in use as dormitory space due to damage from Hurricane Katrina. Dormitory typically refers in the United States to residence halls which are sleeping quarters or entire buildings primarily providing sleeping and residential quarters for

Nelson Complex consisted of three modular buildings that served as undergraduate housing for students. Named after William Nelson, the first African American president of the university. It was destroyed by fire during Hurricane Katrina

Straight Hall is a dormitory at Dillard University. Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was the costliest hurricane, as well as one of the five deadliest in the history of the United States It was built in 1936 and renovated in 1957, Straight Hall was originally a female dormitory in its earliest days. Dormitory typically refers in the United States to residence halls which are sleeping quarters or entire buildings primarily providing sleeping and residential quarters for The building is named in honor of Seymour Straight, president of the Board of Trustees of Straight College which opened in 1869 and later in 1930 merged with New Orleans University to form Dillard University. Trustee is a Legal term that refers to a holder of property on behalf of a beneficiary. Straight University, after 1915 Straight College, was a historically black college that operated between 1868 and 1934 in New Orleans, Louisiana Year 1869 ( MDCCCLXIX) is a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year This dormitory is not in use due to damage following Hurricane Katrina.

Williams Hall is a female dormitory building located to the left of Kearny hall. Dedicated in honor of noted New Orleanian educator and philanthropist Fannie C. Williams(1882-1980) in June 1946. Fannie C Williams,1882-1980 an educator was born in Biloxi Mississippi. The building was renovated in 2000 and became a co-ed dormitory in 2004.

Gentilly Gardens

Off-Campus Housing

Dillard University Apartment Living (DUALs)

Elysian Fields Apartments

Athletic Buildings

Dent Hall Dent Hall at Dillard University, New Orleans, is the university's gymnasium. New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana It was named in honor of Dr. Albert W. Dent, the university's third president. It was built in 1969 at the end of his service. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Dent Hall is the home of the Blue Devils and the Lady Blue Devils basketball teams (Athletics Department). Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m In this building are The Division of Campus Life, Career Services, Student Development, Student Government Association,the Honors Program, offices, classrooms, computer labs, a dance studio, a weight center and a newly renovated swimming pool.

Henson Hall Henson Hall is Dillard University's old gymnasium, which was built in 1950 and renovated in 1990. Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) The building is named in honor of explorer and co-discoverer of the North Pole, Matthew Alexander Henson. The North Pole, also known as the Geographic North Pole or Terrestrial North Pole, is subject to the caveats explained below defined as the point in the northern Matthew Alexander Henson ( August 8 1866 March 9, 1955) was an African-American explorer and associate of Robert Peary; He was the first human of African descent to have reached the North Pole. The university's bookstore and temporary library are housed in Henson Hall due to space constraints following Hurricane Katrina.

Student Center and President's House

Kearny Hall Kearny Hall is the student center at Dillard University. It was built in 1935 and renovated in 1966 and 1996. Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) This building is named in honor of New Orleanian Warren Kearny, Trustee of Dillard University. New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana Trustee is a Legal term that refers to a holder of property on behalf of a beneficiary. Kearny Hall is located at the center of the campus. A campus is traditionally the land on which a College or University and related institutional buildings are situated In the building are a lounge area, Post Office, cafeteria, food service offices, as well as the Student Government Association office. A post office is a facility authorized by a Postal system for the posting receipt sorting handling transmission or delivery of Mail.

President's House Built in 1936, the president's residence has been renovated three times; 1964, 1972 and 1997. It has been home to six of the seven presidents of Dillard University. It was gutted in post-Katrina reconstruction and will be not be renovated until all other buildings on campus are restored at the request of President Marvalene Hughes, Ph. D.

List of Dillard People

Alumni

The following notable individuals are alumni of Dillard University:

Name Class year Notability Reference
Dr. William Banks 1963 Professor of African-American Studies at the University of California at Berkeley
Harold Battiste, Jr. 1951 Accomplished jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger; musical director for Sonny & Cher, Dr. Harold Raymond Battiste Jr (born October 28[[ 931]] in New Orleans) is an American music composer arranger performer and teacher John and many others; arranger for Sam Cooke
Dr. Samuel L. Biggers, Jr. 1956 Chief of Neurosurgery, King/Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles
Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre, D. D. , M. Ed. 1976 National First Vice-President of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.
Dr. Karen Drake 1979 Perinatologist, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa; played a key role in the delivery of the Iowa septuplets -- November 19, 1997
Lisa Frazier-Page 1982 Staff Writer, The Washington Post
Joseph N. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D Gayles, Jr. Ph. D. 1958 former President of Talladega College; former Morehouse School of Medicine Vice President for Development
Mattelia B. Talladega College, located in Talladega County Alabama, is a private, Liberal arts college Morehouse School of Medicine is a Medical school in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Grays, Ed. D. 1952 18th International President (1970-1974) of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.
Sandra A. Alpha Kappa Alpha ( ΆΚΆ) is the first Greek-lettered Sorority established and incorporated by African American college women Harris-Hooker, Ph. D. 1974 Associate Dean of Research at Morehouse School of Medicine
Dr. Francis C. Henderson 1958 Professor of Medicine and Special Assistant to the Director of the Jackson Heart Study -- Jackson, Mississippi
Michael Jones, Esq. 1982 Attorney and partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Dr. Kirkland & Ellis LLP is a Chicago -based Law firm that practices in the United States and internationally Warren A. Jones 1971 Distiguished Professor of Health Policy; Executive Director, Mississippi Institute for Geographic Minority Health, University of Mississippi Medical Center; the first African American elected President of the American Academy of Family Physicians; and a member of the Dillard University Board of Trustees
Harold Lundy, Sr. 1971 fourth President of Grambling State University
Larry Lundy 1972 President of Lundy Enterprises, LLC (a Black Enterprise Top 100 Company)
Glenda Goodly McNeal 1982 Senior Vice President, American Express Company and a member of the Dillard University Board of Trustees
Ellis M. Marsalis, Jr. 1955 accomplished jazz pianist and music educator; father of jazz artists: Branford, Wynton and Delfeayo; retired Director of Jazz Studies, University of New Orleans
Frank J. Grambling State University is a public, Coeducational University, which is among the Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs in Ellis Marsalis (born November 14, 1934, New Orleans LA) is an American Musician. Mason 1971 owner, FranGlo (McDonald's franchise owner)
Garrett Morris 1958 comedian/actor (Saturday Night Live, The Jamie Foxx Show)
The Honorable Revius O. Garrett Gonzalez Morris (born February 1 1937 is an American Comedian and Actor from New Orleans Louisiana. Ortique 1947 the first African American to serve on the Louisiana State Supreme Court (now retired); a member of the Dillard University Board of Trustees
Brenda Marie Osbey 1978 Poet Laureate for Louisiana
Seandell K. Phillips 1996 the first Chief Financial Officer of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Joyce M. Roche, Ph. Alpha Phi Alpha ( ΑΦΑ) is the first intercollegiate fraternity established by African Americans Founded on December 4 1906 on the campus of Joyce M Roché is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Girls Incorporated D. 1970 President & CEO of Girls, Inc. ; former President and Chief Operating Officer of Carson, Inc. ; the first female chairperson of the Dillard University Board of Trustees
John Ruffin, Ph. D. 1965 the first associate director for Research on Minority Health and Health Disparities at the National Institutes of Health
Ruth J. Simmons, Ph. Ruth J Simmons (born 1945 in Grapeland Texas) is the 18th president of Brown University and the first black president of an Ivy League D. 1967 the first African-American President of an Ivy League University (18th President of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island) and the first African-American President of a "Seven Sisters" school (ninth President of Smith College)
Mitchell W. Spellman, M. D. , Ph. D. 1940 Founding Dean of the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science; Professor of Surgery Emeritus of Harvard Medical School; director, Academic Alliances and International Exchange Programs at Harvard Medical International
Dr. Rodrick A. Stevenson 1981 Director of the Organ Transplant Department, Meharry Medical College
The Honorable Carl E. Stewart 1971 Judge, U. Carl E Stewart (born 1950 is a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
William W. Sutton, Ph. D. 1953 fourth President of Mississippi Valley State University
Dr. Dwayne Thomas 1980 CEO, Medical Center of Louisiana, New Orleans
Rev. Johnny Ray Youngblood 1970 Pastor, Saint Paul Community Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York

Honorary Degree Recipients

The following notable individuals are honorary alumni of Dillard University:

Name Class year Notability Reference
Benjamin E. Mays 1975 Doctor of Humane Letters
Albert W. Dr Benjamin Elijah Mays ( ca August 1, 1895 (? &ndash March 28, 1984) was an American minister Educator, Dent 1977 Doctor of Humane Letters
Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. 1977 Doctor of Laws
Coretta Scott King 1978 Doctor of Humane Letters
Samuel D. Coretta Scott King (April 27 1927 January 30 2006 was an American Author and Activist, perhaps most recognized as the wife of Martin Proctor 1978 Doctor of Humane Letters
David Spitz 1978 Doctor of Laws
John Hope Franklin 1979 Doctor of Humane Letters
Howard Thurman 1979 Doctor of Humane Letters
Robert Frederick Collins 1979 Doctor of Laws
Lerone Bennett, Jr. John Hope Franklin (born January 2, 1915) is a United States historian and past president of the American Historical 1980 Doctor of Laws
Martin Luther King, Sr. 1980 Doctor of Humane Letters
Rosa Freeman Keller 1980 Doctor of Humane Letters
William Talbot Handy, Jr. 1981 Doctor of Laws
Terry Sanford 1982 Doctor of Humane Letters
Joseph N. W. Gayles, Jr. 1983 Doctor of Laws
Mitchell W. Spellman 1983 Doctor of Laws
Shirley A. Chisholm 1985 Doctor of Humane Letters
Charles G. Adams 1985 Doctor of Laws
Jerry H. Coleman 1986 Doctor of Laws
Joseph E. Lowery 1986 Doctor of Humane Letters
John L. Wilson 1986 Doctor of Humane Letters
George Bush 1987 Medal of Honor
Lou Rawls 1988 Doctor of Humane Letters
Robert E. Louis Allen Rawls ( December 1, 1933 &ndash January 6, 2006) was an American Soul music, Jazz, and Johnson 1988 Doctor of Literature
John Hurst Adams 1989 Doctor of Laws
Marian Wright Edelman 1989 Doctor of Humane Letters
Ellis Louis Marsalis, Jr. Marian Wright Edelman (born June 6, 1939, in Bennettsville South Carolina) is an American Activist for the rights of children 1989 Doctor of Music
Rhetaugh Graves Dumas 1990 Doctor of Laws
Gardner Calvin Taylor 1990 Doctor of Humane Letters
Spike Lee 2004 Doctor of Humane Letters
Shirley Franklin 2004
William H. Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee (born March 20 1957 is an Emmy Award -winning and Academy Award -nominated American Film director, Cosby, Jr. 2006 Ed. D.
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N. Y. 2007 Doctor of Humane Letters
Roberta Flack 2007 Doctor of Humane Letters
Frank Mason 2007 Doctor of Humane Letters

University Presidents

The following individuals currently or previously served as President of Dillard University:

9th Marvalene Hughes, Ph. Dr Marvalene Hughes has been the president of Dillard University since 2005 D. (2005 - Present)

8th Bettye Parker Smith, Ph. D.

7th Michael Lucius Lomax, Ph. Dr Michael Lomax (born October 2, 1947) is since 2004 the President and Chief executive officer of the United Negro College Fund D.

6th Samuel DuBois Cook, Ph. D.

5th Myron Wicke

4th Broadus Nathaniel Butler

3rd Albert Walter Dent

2nd William Stuart Nelson

1st Rev. Will W. Alexander

Trustees

The following corporate, civic and religious leaders currently or previously served on the Dillard University Board of Trustees:

Herschel L. Abbott, Jr. , Esq.

Jay Amestoy

Victoria Holloway Barbosa, M. D. , M. P. H.

Edgar A. Bright, Jr.

Bruce K. Brown

Rudolph P. Byrd, Ph. D.

The Honorable Ruth C. Carter

Samuel DuBois Cook, Ph. D.

Bishop Finis A. Crutchfield

David B. Dillard

Arnold W. Donald

Marian Wright Edelman

Charles A. Ferguson

Joel L. Fleishman

Kent S. Foster

Robert W. French

Myron Gray

Michael G. Griffin '94

Beverly Guy Sheftall, Ph. D.

Anthony J. Hackett, Jr.

Eben Hardie, Jr.

Wesley A. Hotchkiss

Marvalene Hughes, Ph. D.

Bishop William W. Hutchinson

Michael D. Jones, Esq. '82

Warren A. Jones, M. D. '71

Arthur Johnson

Robert E. Johnson

Lester E. Kabacoff

Pres Kabacoff

Charles Keller, Jr.

Rosa Freeman Keller

Charles Kohlmeyer, Jr.

Hugh A. Latimer

Frank J. Mason

Homer C. McEwen

Glenda Goodly McNeal, MBA '82

John Mendel

William R. Mendenhall

Deadrick C. Montague

R. King Milling

Steven Odell

Bishop William B. Oden

The Honorable Revius O. Ortique '47

Joyce M. Roche, Ph. D. '70

Howard E. Spragg

Edward M. Swan, Jr.

Harold W. Thatcher

Kenneth W. Thompson

F. Thomas Trotter

Margaret F. Washington, RN

Henry M. Williams

Andrew B. Wisdom

Ambassador Andrew J. Young, Jr.

Hurricane Katrina

The campus, not far from the lower levee breach of the London Avenue Canal, suffered extensive flood damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Dike (constructionEmbankmentA levee, levée, dike (or dyke) embankment, floodbank or stopbank is a natural or artificial The London Avenue Canal is a drainage Canal in New Orleans Louisiana, used for pumping rain water into Lake Pontchartrain. Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was the costliest hurricane, as well as one of the five deadliest in the history of the United States Nelson Hall was destroyed by a fire.

In spring 2006, the students of Dillard University took their normal classes at The New Orleans World Trade Center and The New Orleans Hilton Riverside Hotel.

As is tradition, Dillard held graduation on the Rosa Freeman Keller Avenue of the Oaks in July 2006. They returned to campus in September of 2006, and continue getting the campus back in order.

[4]. A bus fire also destroyed belongings of 37 students who were in the process of being evacuated. [5] [6]

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