2019

Men's Basketball Team - Gold Rush
William Loyd
Rayshawn Mart
Lloyd & Mcoy lead Gold Rush to first GCAC win
William Loyd continued his hot shooting, and Khalil McCoy didn't miss a shot in Xavier University of Louisiana's 64-47 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference men's basketball victory against Rust.
Ed Carter
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Xavier vs US Virgin Island - Jeff Dixon
Xavier vs US Virgin Island - Donovan Armstrong
Xavier vs US Virgin Island - Head Coach Alfred Williams (center)


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Men's & Women's Cross Country
Yhann Plummer
Men's and Women's Cross Country / Track and Field Head Coach.
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Men's & Women's Track & Field
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Vaughan, Ashmore lead XULA runners at NAIA nationals
Maliya Vaughan and Jordan Ashmore were Xavier University of Louisiana's fastest finishers at the NAIA Cross Country National Championships at Seminole Valley Park.
Freshmen lead the way as Rush return to top of GCAC
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Men's & Women's Tennis
Gold Nuggets win HBCU national team title, 3 finals
For the first time ever, Xavier University of Louisiana is the queen of HBCU women's tennis.
The Gold Nuggets won three finals and their first overall team title of the HBCU National Championships
at USTA National Campus.
The Gold Rush won two finals and finished second in men's team scoring.
Baklouti wins two championships at XULA Invitational.
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Raimel Brooks
Tennis Practice
On the court, the sun bakes us all, And we take a break for water. Coach screams at us, "Harder!" Sweat drips down our backs.
We take a break for water,
Wait for practice to be over,
While sweat drips down our backs.
On and on we play, breaths coming shorter.
Waiting for practice to be over, Someone asks for another break;
But on and on we play, breaths coming shorter. Practice seems to last an eternity.
Someone else asks for another break, And Coach screams at us. "Harder!" Practice seems to last an eternity On the court, the sun bakes us all.
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Academic Departments
College of Arts & Sciences Dean's Office
Front: Dr. Camellia Okpodu, dean. Second row L-R: Dr Kim Vaz-Deville, associate dean; Dr. Marcus Cox, associate dean. Back row L-R: Gerald Villavasso,; Franziska Pirkl, CCE program manager; Summer Swafford, executive assistant.
Graduate Office, Center for Continuing Studies and Distance Education - CCSDE
L-R: Dr. Karen Nichols, Distance Education Coordinator, Center for Continuing Studies & Distance Education; Ryann Handy, Graduate Recruiter/Enrollment Coordinator, Office of Graduate Programs; Yiraliz Beltran, Program Manager, Center for Continuing Studies & Distance Education & Office of Graduate Programs; Dr. Marcus Cox, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Director of the Center for Continuing Studies & Distance Education.
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College of Arts & Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences offers over forty undergraduate programs that are housed in various departments and divisions of the college
DIVISION OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES Department of Biology
Department of Public Health Sciences
Department of Speech Pathology
DIVISION OF BUSINESS
DIVISION OF FINE ARTS AND HUMANITIES Department of Art
Department of English Department of History Department of Languages Department of Music Department of Philosophy Department of Theology
DIVISION OF MATHEMATICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES Department of Chemistry
Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics and Computer Science - Dual Degree Engineering Program
DIVISION OF EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
DIVISION OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Department of Communication Studies Department of Mass Communication Department of Political Science Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology
College of Pharmacy
The College has developed a strong foundation in basic research and have developed an exciting initiative related to eliminating health disparities, which focuses on research, education and community outreach.
Graduate School
Xavier University of Louisiana offers Master's programs in Education, Counseling, Public Health and Theology and a Doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Graduates of The Chicago School’s Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology program at Xavier will have the education necessary to take the next steps toward licensure and address community- wide and individual behavioral health concerns as Clinical Psychologists.


Faculty and staff meet Dr. Camellia Okpodu, dean, College of Arts & Sciences at an ice cream social.
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Lauryn Hudson, junior, computer science major.
Photos by André Farve


A high powered honors experience spring retreat. Powered Up: Honors students will participate in annual retreats with emphasis on professional and leadership development. L-R: Dr. Yu Jiang, director, Confucius Institute and Dr. Ja'Wanda S. Grant, director, Xavier Exponential.
Not shown: Shu Peng, program coordinator and Global Engagement advisor.
Xavier Expotential - the inaugural class
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Art department
Spring 2018 year
Standing: Ron Bechet, Victor H. Labat Endowed Professor of Art; Sarah Anita Clunis, Ph.D., Director of Xavier University Art Gallery, assistant professor of Art History.
Art Majors: Meagan Davis '18, Olivia Vega, Cameron London, Stephen Chinn, Patrick Payne, Alexis Vaughn, Barriane Franks, Nicholas Davison '18, Karlton Hill, Joan Ulmer '85, administrative assistant. Sitting 2nd row center: Shayna Blum, assistant professor of Graphic Design. Sitting 2nd row: MaPo Kinnord, associate professor of Art, department head.
Art Majors: Kotey Thomas, Kaitlyn Nguyen, Cecily Taylor. Siting floor: Ariyanna Carter, Aleshia Coleman.
L-R: CCH Pounder is interviewed by WWL-TV anchor, Sheba Turk at Xavier's art gallery.
The Helis Foundation Grant to Support Development of Master’s Program in Curatorial Practice and Exhibition Management
Xavier University of Louisiana has been awarded a grant from The Helis Foundation to develop a new degree program leading to a Master’s in Curato- rial Practice and Exhibition Management. As museums and galleries examine ways they present history and culture, this grant will fund the development of a new degree program designed to increase diversity in the field of curatorial practices and museums. The Helis Foundation is a private Louisiana family foundation committed to advancing access to the arts.
Dr. Sarah Clunis, Director of African American & Diaspora Studies, and art professor Ron Bechet will take the lead on the development project.
Dr. Clunis said “The new Masters in Curatorial Practice and Exhibition Management program will benefit other areas of study at Xavier such as Commu- nications, Mass Communications, Business, Music, and Art by training students in skills that will allow them to do exhibition management for business expos, set design for theatres and movies, as well as general event planning,” said Clunis. “The program will also benefit those enrolled in the human- ities as students can enhance their undergraduate degrees in such fields as history, philosophy, and theology with curatorial and exhibition management skills that will qualify them for work in a variety of museum fields.”
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Art Village
Art Village studio photos by André Farve
Drawing class
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Drawing studio
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Lecture hall with professor Ron Bechet.
Art Village gallery
Ceramics studio
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Tiffany Phillips, BUILD research student, junior, biochemistry major.
Biochemistry Research Lab
Photos by André Farve
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Kyara Nichols, XU 2018 grad; Watt lab, biochemistry research.
Kamisha Hill, XU fall 2018; BUILD research technician.


Biology Resource Center
Photos by André Farve
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Chemistry - General Chemistry lab
Photos by Amanda English
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General Chemistry Lab
Megan Longly -Research Lab


Chemistry Resource Center
Photos by André Farve
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Mass Communication
Faculty: Dr. Rachel Grant, center and Dr. Tia Smith, standing during freshman orientation with upperclass majors.
L-R faculty and staff in the television studion during new student orientation: Standing - Dr. Tia Smith, department head; Varion Laraunt, student media coordinator; Monica Pierre, faculty.
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Radio Studio—Tyler Lewis
Ronald Davis, senior mass communication major.
Mass Communication—Television and Radio Studio
Radio Studio—L-R: Ronadl Davis and Mizani Ball.
Television Studio—L-R: Mizani Ball, senior mass communication major; Tyler Lewis, junior mass communication major.
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Music department
Dr. Tim Turner rehearsed with the Symphonic Band
Photos by André Farve
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Sister Juliana Haynes, SBS—Piano I class
Photos by André Farve
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Dr. O'Neal Douglas — Music Theory class
Photos by André Farve
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Dr. John Ware rehearsed with Xavier's Concert Choir


Physics department - Lecture
Dr. Murty Akundi, Professor Emeritus
Photos by André Farve
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Political Science department
College democrats pictured with State Representative Royce Duplessis and Attorney Will Snowden of the Unanimous Jury Coalition. Dr. Pamela Moore, chair
Pre-Law Political Science Scholars
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Speech Pathology department
Dr. Harris McFerrin, acting chair
Photos by Telia Blake Workman
Speech Pathology group study session.
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Inspire NOLA Event Photos.
January 18, 2019— Project Live and Achieve Rally for Excellence
L-R: U.S. Congressman Cedric Richmond, D-New Orleans and Senator Corey Booker inspired New Orleans students.
L-R: Xavier President Verret greeted Senator Corey Booker.
L-R: Senator Corey Booker takes selfie with student media photographers Azahe'la Hanson and Mark Veals.
Public Health Sciences - Masters program
Public Health Sciences - Masters program
Front row L-R: Theresa Richmond, Carldesha Reed-Holden, Alexis Davis. Second row L-R: Ashley Edwards, Ketandra Daley.
Third row L-R: Sydney Kirven, Ireyon Keith, Gabrielle Odom
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College of Pharmacy - Pharm.D program
Hooding Ceremony - L-R: Dr. Kathaleen Kennedy, dean, College of Pharmacy; Alana Sarrazin, introductory pharmacy practice experience coordinator-IPPE III; Dr. Anne McCall, provost & senior vice president, academic affairs.
College of Pharmacy Residency program
Front row L-R: Dr. Hannah Naquin, resident; Dr. Rim Hadgu, resident. Back row L-R: Dr. Janel Bailey-Wheeler, Xavier director, PGY-1 pharmacy residency program; Dr. Kathleen Kennedy, dean, Collge of Pharmacy; Dr. Christopher Gillard, director, Xavier/ LSUHSC PGY-1 pharmacy residency program; Dr. Shandrika Williams Landry, assistant director,
PGY-1 pharmacy residency program
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Professional Abilities Lab III - P2 students
John Okogbaa, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Director, Professional Experience Program PALS III class
Photos by André Farve
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Pharmaceutics Lab
Dr. Tommy C. Morris, assistant professor, Division of Basic Pharmaceutical Science XU pharmacy 1984.
Photos by André Farve
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Pre-Pharmacy Microbiology Lab
Dr. Mohamed Award, biology professor.
Photos by André Farve
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Study spaces around campus.
Photos by Telia Blake Workman
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Xavier Arch on Drexel Drive and Pine Street
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Music Building, 2nd floor classroom renovation


Saint Katharine Drexel Hall lobby renovation
Saint Michael Hall lobby renovation
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Chick-fil-A construction in University Center
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Xavier South Parking lot renovation


NCF-Norman Francis Science Annex
Saint Katharine Drexel Chapel
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Library/Resource Center
Blessed the man that findeth wisdom and in wisdom prudence.
Cornerstone, Music building/Old Library
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Board of Trustees
Dr. Jennifer Adams
Sister Amelia Breton, S.B.S. XU 1971
Mr. Mark D. Goodman
Mr. Justin Augustine, III Board Secretary
Sister Theresa Chato, S.B.S.
Dr. Gilda A. Barabino XU 1978
Dr. Sally Clausen
The Honorable Carmen Bermudez
Mr. Brandon Garrett
Sister Donna Breslin, S.B.S.
Dr. Richard Gilder, III
Meredith Marshall
Ms. Paula T. Saizan XU 1969
Dr. Derek Robinson XU 1998
Mr. James R. Swanson
Mr. Joseph West
Ms. Mary K. Zervigon
Dr. C. Reynold Verret (ex-officio)
Dr. John H. Jackson, IV XU 1994
Mr. Alden J. McDonald, Jr.
Mr. Gladstone Jones, III Board Secretary
The Honorable Marc H. Morial
The Honorable Ivan L.R. Lemelle XU 971
Ms. Sonia Perez Chair
Ms. Claudia Marmolejo
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Dr. C. Reynold Verret President
Keyana Scales
VP, Enrollment Manager
Dr. Camellia Moses Okpodu Dean, CAS
Dr. Marguerite Giguette Assoc. VP, Academic Affairs
Dr. Anne McCall
Provost and Sr. VP Academic Affairs
Edward Phillips VP, Fiscal Services
Dr. Kathleen Kennedy Dean, COP
Nedra Alcorn Assoc. VP, Student Affairs
Dr. Gene D’Amour Special Assistant to President
Dr. Ronald Durnford
VP, Planning & Instutional Research
Dr. Kim Vaz-Deville Assoc. Dean CAS
Dr. Marcus Cox
Assoc. Dean CAS Graduate Programs/Director CCSDE
Fr. Etido Jerome University Chaplain
Marion Bracy VP, Facility Planning
Curtis Wright VP, Student Affairs
Dr. Linda Blakely
Assoc. Dean, Student Affairs COP
Gerald Villavasso Assist. Dean, CAS
Randall Schexnayder Assist. Dean, Academic Support COP
Patrice Mercadel Bell Chief-of-Staff
Avis Stuard Registrar
Administrators


Faculty & Staff
Ahmed, Dr. Syed Division of Business
Bowman, Latoya Technology Administration
Harrison, Osannah University Police
Hutchings, Kim Student Affairs-CSLS
Bailey-Wheeler, Dr. Janel Pharmacy
Dow, Ashley Career Services
Hernandez, Diana Director, University Media
Irvin, Ashley University Media
Beltran, Yiraliz Graduate Office & CCSDE
Encalade, Dianne History
Hodge, Karen Credit Union
Jamero, Dr. Dana
Chair, Division of Clinical & Administrative Sciences DCAS-Pharmacy
Nichols, Dr. Karen Graduate Office & CCSDE
Blakley, Dr. Linda
Associate Dean, Student Affairs-Pharmacy
Grant, Rachel Mass Communication
Horne, Jenestaer Technology Administration
Landry, Dr. Shandrika Williams Pharmacy
Bowers, Brian Technology Administration
Handy, Ryann CCSDE
Horton, Tonia W. Pharmacy
Lewis, Dannette Student Affairs-CSLS
Montgomery, Anthony Mass Communication
Murdock, Ronald Technology Administration
Parker, Dr. Celeste Director of Clinical Education Speech Pathology
Schnyder, Terisita Campus Ministry
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Faculty & Staff continued
Washington, Treschere J. Webster, Quo Vadis Wilson, Candice, Worthy, Monique Wright, Clifford DFA&H Pre Med Advisor Director of Assessment-Pharmacy Career Services Division of Business
Sr. Juliana Haynes, SBS celebrates 20 years of service to the University as she poses with Dr. Verret during the annual employee recognition ceremony in October.
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XU Departments
Information Technology Center -Technology Day
Fiscal Services - Die Hard Saint's Fans
The Hammers - Commentators
L-R: Dr. Elizabeth Hammer, director of CAT Center and Dr. Elliott Hammer, professor of psychology.
Student Financial Aid - The Ladies at the Ball
L-R: Sandy Livings-Veal, associate director and Emily London-Jones, director. Center: Jazmane Brown, Office of Admissions.
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XU Police Department - Night Out Against Crime
Student Affairs - L-R: Nedra Alcorn, associate vp, Curtis Carkum, Barbara Franklin, Bobbie Gordon.
New vice president of student affairs, Curtis Wright in action.
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Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Board Members
L-R: Sr. Faith Okerson; Sr. Patricia Suleski, SBS Faith Community president; Sr. Amelia Brenton after mass with Sr. Mary Ann Stachow, theology professor.
Xavier University President, C. Reynold Verret welcomed visitors from Washington, DC.
Student visitors from Washington, DC. with Board president, Sonia Perez and Xavier President Dr. Verret - center.
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Retirement
Joseph Byrd, VP of Student Services Retires 1986- 2018
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