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HBCUs

More Qualified Teachers Needed: Xavier Responds to The Call

It’s no secret that in K-12 education, states across the nation are facing teacher shortages, low numbers of state-licensed educators, high teacher retention rates, etc. The overarching challenge is school systems are now having to figure out solutions and quick. How do we address the teacher shortage? How do we recruit more teachers?

May 7, 2019

News Roundup

XULA President Dr. Norman C. Francis Named Recipient of 2019 Laetare Medal

The former president of Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA), Dr. Norman C. Francis will receive the University of Notre Dame’s 2019 Laetare Medal, the most distinguished honor bestowed to American Catholics, during Notre Dame’s 174th Commencement Ceremony on May 19. “For more than 50 years, Dr. Francis has been at the center of civil rights […]

April 1, 2019

Students

XULA Senior Named Recipient of Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship

Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) senior Sydney Green has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship Program, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced. Established by the Signore family, the scholarship program honors and celebrates one of the most transformative figures in American history. The program is currently administered and […]

February 26, 2019

Health

Xavier University of Louisiana, Ochsner Health System Partner On New Master’s Program

Xavier University of Louisiana has announced a partnership with Ochsner Health System to launch a new master’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program. The new 28-month, full time master’s program will include three semesters of classroom instruction and 16 months of clinical training within the Ochsner Health system, according to an Xavier University of Louisiana release. A […]

February 8, 2019

Home

Leaders Address Shortage of Black Men in Medical Profession

Concerned with the disparities in the medical field, experts and university administrators gathered in the nation’s capital this week to strategize on solutions.

November 20, 2017

Opinion

Promoting and Maintaining Diversity in Pharmaceutical Education

Pharmacists are essential health care providers responsible for achieving positive health outcomes for all patients, regardless of background.

January 20, 2015