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Celebrate a century of excellence with Xavier University at the Centennial Gala on May 8 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans as we honor the visionary leadership of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and Dr. Norman C. Francis. Hosted by comedian Bill Bellamy, with sounds by DJ Shakim, an unforgettable live performance by R&B legend Jeffrey Osborne, and a guest appearance by journalist Bryant Gumbel. Visit XULACentennial.com for more details.

ICYMI: Our President Reynold Verret and Provost Marguerite Giguette appeared on LPB’s Louisiana: The State We’re In to discuss our yearlong Centennial celebration, our rich history, and our bright future. https://lnkd.in/eaabGafW

“We don’t dilute our standards or our GPAs. We help students rise to that,” Dr. Reynold Verret explained. “We’re not just building workers; we’re building people who will shape the work environment and who will make decisions as to what we do, how we do it. And those people will be servant leaders in those complex spaces…they will be Xavier graduates.” Read more????? https://lnkd.in/eDDGgt8d

The tinkling of handbells rang out across Xavier University’s Gert Town campus on Friday morning to mark the 100th anniversary of the nation’s only Catholic historically Black university. Read more here ???? https://lnkd.in/eHCwwJJw

Commemorate 100 years of excellence at our Centennial Celebration Launch today! Join us on the terrace of the University Center at 11:30 a.m. for a special presentation featuring celebratory remarks. A mass will precede the presentation at 10:30 a.m. in the Saint Katharine Drexel Chapel. Celebratory remarks will be live-streamed ???? https://lnkd.in/eb4djTZW

We are heartbroken to learn of the mass casualty event early this morning on Bourbon Street here in the City of New Orleans. We extend condolences to those who have lost loved ones. We pray for the injured and afflicted. It is indeed a somber way to ring in the New Year. Yet, we come together, lift one another, and continue in hope, love, and a measure of joy.

Join us as we Ring in Xavier’s Centennial Year! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/efa_8qNm

The United States needs a STEM education strategy that nurtures the talents of our youth. There is a growing consensus that our students are falling behind in math and sciences and that we, as a nation, are investing insufficiently. This has implications on many levels, including national security and economic prosperity. Xavier performs remarkably in preparing STEM graduates for the nation, but we must cultivate talent well before it reaches institutions like ours. “It is clear that the United States will fall behind other countries in scientific advancement and discovery if it chooses not to invest in its future and the talents of its children.” Read more of my thoughts on building a national STEM strategy in Fortune in this most recent opinion piece.

?? Today is the day! It's #GivingTuesday, and Xavier University of Louisiana is calling on YOU to make a difference through #IGiveCatholic! As we approach our Centennial celebration, your support of the Annual Fund helps us continue the mission of creating a more just and humane society. Be part of the legacy! ?? Give today and help us build the future: https://bit.ly/490ipow #XavierProud #XULA1925 #XULAAlumni #GivingBack #IGiveCatholic

In the past 20 years, 803 Xavierites earned medical degrees in the U.S., realizing their dreams of becoming physicians. Don’t miss our segment highlighting Xavier’s premedical program on LPB’s Louisiana: The State We’re In this Friday at 7 p.m. Xavier University of Louisiana Reynold Verret Quo Vadis Webster, LPC Louisiana Public Broadcasting / Louisiana Educational TV Authority