Xavier University of Louisiana

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Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, is the only historically Black, Catholic college in the USA. The only historically Black, Catholic university in the United States, XULA is a private, liberal-arts based, co-educational institution offering 40 undergraduate majors, five master’s degree programs and a doctor of pharmacy program. More than one-half of its 3,100 students are from Louisiana, but it draws students from nearly all fifty states and 35 countries.

Today we celebrate the Class of 2026 at Xavier University of Louisiana and all they have accomplished through hard work,...
05/09/2026

Today we celebrate the Class of 2026 at Xavier University of Louisiana and all they have accomplished through hard work, resilience, faith, and determination. As graduates of Xavier, you carry forward a mission grounded in excellence, leadership, service, and the pursuit of a more just and humane society.

As you step into your next chapter, may you continue to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact in your communities and beyond. Congratulations, Class of 2026.

This is only the beginning. 🎓✨

Beginning at dusk on May 8, the Caesars Superdome and the Crescent City Connection will shine in gold and white ahead of...
05/07/2026

Beginning at dusk on May 8, the Caesars Superdome and the Crescent City Connection will shine in gold and white ahead of Xavier University of Louisiana’s 99th Commencement for the Class of 2026.

Thank you to the City of New Orleans and our partners for helping us celebrate this special moment.

“I found myself here, and I won’t lose myself beyond it.” 🎓✨Cayla Rae LumarBachelor of Arts in Sociology – Crime & Socia...
05/06/2026

“I found myself here, and I won’t lose myself beyond it.” 🎓✨

Cayla Rae Lumar
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology – Crime & Social Justice
Minors in Mathematics & Pre-Law

“I spent 3.5 years growing, learning, and transforming because Xavier provided the space for me to do so. As a Xavierite, I leave with gratitude for all this institution has poured into me. I found myself here, and I will not lose myself beyond it. After all, once a Xavierite, always a Xavierite.”

“Committed to changing the systems we study.” 🎓✨Makeda Joy HillSociology MajorConcentrations in Mass Communication, Psyc...
05/05/2026

“Committed to changing the systems we study.” 🎓✨

Makeda Joy Hill
Sociology Major
Concentrations in Mass Communication, Psychology, and Crime & Social Justice

“My time at Xavier shaped me into someone who doesn’t just study systems, but is committed to changing them, especially for women, children, and underserved communities.”

Xavier University of Louisiana is honored to welcome Cardinal Peter Turkson and Reverend Kareem R. Smith as presider and...
05/04/2026

Xavier University of Louisiana is honored to welcome Cardinal Peter Turkson and Reverend Kareem R. Smith as presider and homilist for the 2026 Baccalaureate Mass.

As the Class of 2026 prepares to step into lives of purpose and service, this sacred celebration offers a moment of reflection, gratitude, and spiritual grounding—guided by two powerful voices in the global and Black Catholic community.

Join us Friday, May 8 at 4 P.M. in the Convocation Center.

“Cherishing our Black identity is how we liberate each other.” 🎓✨Kaleb WilkesAfrican American & Diaspora Studies MajorPs...
05/04/2026

“Cherishing our Black identity is how we liberate each other.” 🎓✨

Kaleb Wilkes
African American & Diaspora Studies Major
Psychology Minor

“As the first graduate of the AADS Department, I’ve learned that culturally centered scholarship propagates love for one’s community and oneself. Xavier has taught me that cherishing our Black identity is crucial to how we liberate each other. I am grateful to the AADS Department and my friends for liberating me, so that I may continue the plight and mission of Black Studies.”

“Prepared to serve with faith, love, and purpose.” 🎓✨Aiesha Shanell ChambersMaster of Arts in TeachingElementary Educati...
05/01/2026

“Prepared to serve with faith, love, and purpose.” 🎓✨

Aiesha Shanell Chambers
Master of Arts in Teaching
Elementary Education K–5
PL3 – Practitioner Teacher License

“XULA’s Education Department gave me a supportive space to grow. It shaped me both personally and professionally as an educator. I am better prepared to serve the children of our future with faith, dedication, love, and purpose.”

“True growth comes from balance.” 🎓✨McKenna WheatleyBiology Major, Chemistry Minor“At Xavier, I learned that true growth...
04/30/2026

“True growth comes from balance.” 🎓✨

McKenna Wheatley
Biology Major, Chemistry Minor

“At Xavier, I learned that true growth comes from balance — between the court and the classroom, between ambition and self-care, and between the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of who I am. I step into the future grateful, driven, and ready to continue becoming a strong, resilient, and successful young woman, trusting that all things work together for good (Romans 8:28).”

As we prepare to celebrate the 99th Commencement of Xavier University of Louisiana, we’re doing it with gratitude for th...
04/28/2026

As we prepare to celebrate the 99th Commencement of Xavier University of Louisiana, we’re doing it with gratitude for the journey, for each other, and for the promise our graduates carry forward. 🎓

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Calvin Mackie as the speaker for the 8 A.M. ceremony for Graduate Programs and the College of Pharmacy, representing Xavier’s legacy in science, innovation, and opportunity.

We also welcome His Eminence, Cardinal Peter Turkson as the Baccalaureate Mass celebrant and speaker for the 1 P.M. undergraduate ceremony, reminding us that faith, justice, and purpose go hand in hand.

Here’s to a season of reflection, pride, and purpose. ✨

Xavierites, join us for our annual Black History Month Convocation on Tuesday, February 24 at 12:15 p.m. (seating by 12:...
02/23/2026

Xavierites, join us for our annual Black History Month Convocation on Tuesday, February 24 at 12:15 p.m. (seating by 12:10 p.m.) in the Convocation Center.

This important gathering brings our community together to reflect on our shared history, honor the legacy of HBCUs, and recommit to justice, excellence, and service. Our keynote speaker will be Stanley Andrisse, MBA, Ph.D., tenure-track faculty member at Howard University College of Medicine and founder of From Prison Cells to PhD, a nationally recognized nonprofit expanding educational pathways for formerly incarcerated individuals. His research focuses on health disparities and metabolic disease and is supported by NIH funding.

As a reminder, all classes and offices will be closed during Convocation. Normal operations will resume 15 minutes after the ceremony concludes.

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