近100年来, the faculty of Xavier University of Louisiana has upheld the university’s mission of promoting a more just and humane society by educating the next generation of changemakers and seekers of reform. Founded on the vision that all deserved a quality education in a time when racist practices prevent Blacks and other individuals of color from accessing such merited institutions, Xavier continues to be a haven for communities and groups that have historically been marginalized and underserved. As Xavier prepares to celebrate its first century of service, it continues to solidify a powerful legacy of finding the gaps in the pre-collegiate education of its students and filling them through mentorship, 严谨的学者, 优质课程. Cirecie Olatunji博士.D., e世博esball大学公平研究中心主任, 正义, 和人类的精神, reflects on the need to reach the younger generation before they become Xavierites or first-year students at fellow institutions.
教师 & 工作人员From blockbuster-worthy tornadoes to the relentless force of Category five hurricanes and the unexpected plot twist of a global pandemic, the script of reality seems straight out of Hollywood. 然而,, in the halls of academia and amidst the bustling energy of college life, the need for preparedness could not be more real. Despite these challenges, Xavier remains steadfast in its motto: “Fear Nothing. 奋力向前.“现在, with Maxwell Milam joining the Xavier 大学警察 Department (XUPD) as their Emergency Management Coordinator, the institution stands better prepared than ever to live up to this creed.
教师 & 工作人员The Xavier University Art Collection and Gallery recently celebrated a significant milestone as it secured a prestigious 2024 Emergency Mitigation and Disaster Preparedness Grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH). As the university prepares to celebrate its first century of service in 2025, the grant represents a pivotal step in fortifying Xavier’s ability to safeguard its invaluable collection against potential threats such as natural disasters.
社区参与, 艺术 & 科学e世博esball
生物与应用健康科学
504-520-5087
mforooze@theredpillbooks.com