Students and faculty at Xavier University of Louisiana are using their production of “Carmen” to challenge long-held perceptions of opera as exclusive and inaccessible. Rooted in the university’s history and legacy, the performance highlights the role HBCUs play in expanding access to the art form while shaping its future.
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70 years later: Xavier alumnae reflect on education and life in segregated New Orleans
For 93-year-old Verlie Decay and 91-year-old Hortense Reine, attending Xavier University of Louisiana was more than a chance at a degree—it was a gateway to opportunity in a segregated city. The two alumni recall creating their own social and cultural spaces, forming lifelong friendships and finding purpose in careers shaped by the barriers of their time.
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Xavier University raises millions at Centennial Gala
By Xavier University of Louisiana On May 9, Xavier University of Louisiana announced they raised more than $2 million and counting from last night’s Centennial Gala, which was hosted as part of the University’s 100th-anniversary fête and paid homage to a century of excellence and community impact. The event honored the historic legacy and ongoing […]
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Howard University College of Medicine receives transformative $175 million gift
Bloomberg Philanthropies has donated $175 million to the Howard University College of Medicine, the largest donation ever made to HBCUs, in order to reduce student debt costs and continue the school’s mission of advocating for excellence in education and healthcare for underrepresented populations.