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Dillard University to Confer Honorary Degree upon Lt. Gen. Russell L. Honoré at 2026 Commencement
Contact: Tara G. Cunningham(o) 504-816-4024(c) 504-422-0037tcunningham@dillard.edu NEW ORLEANS, LA — Dillard University is proud to announce

Celebrating the Success of the 2026 Dillard University Concert Choir Tour
We are proud to share and celebrate the tremendous success of the

Dillard University Announces U.S. Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. as 2026 Commencement Speaker
Dillard University proudly announces that Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr.

Dillard University Honors the Life of Dr. Ruby L. Broadway
Beloved biology professor and nationally recognized STEM mentor leaves a lasting impact on generations of scholars.

Dillard University Mourns the Passing of Former Eminent Scholar Chair Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayles
Dillard University Mourns the Passing of Former Eminent Scholar

Dillard Alum Hayward L. Oubre Jr., ’39 Celebrated in Landmark Exhibition at NOMA
Dillard Alum Hayward L. Oubre Jr., ’39 Celebrated in Landmark Exhibition at

NOLA Project Presents Pulitzer-Winning Premiere
Next up on the itinerant theatre company’s Season 21 slate is the regional
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