Sep 21, 2023
From peer counseling to health care mentoring
By Jill Spotz Many professionals look back on the progression of their careers and find their paths to be nonlinear. Although these twists and turns may…
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Sep 14, 2023
A passion for fundraising
By Bryan Hay Lucas Simpson ’13 (anthropology and sociology) never intended a career in fundraising and development, but the seed was planted at Lafayette…
Sep 14, 2023
Against all odds
By Stella Katsipoutis-Varkanis It was summer of 2000, and then-7-year-old Unique Andres ’15 had arrived at Palm Springs, excited to start her vacation…
Sep 13, 2023
Kyvory Henderson ’12 engineers an impressive career
by Cindy Breme Kyvory Henderson ’12 rarely comes up short in anything. At 6-foot-3, his impressive stature is matched by his academic and personal achievements…
Mar 1, 2023
Portlock Black Cultural Center Rededication
Feb 20, 2023
In the media: Unsung civil rights pioneers who helped desegregate schools in New Orleans
As part of its Black Heritage Month coverage, CBS News on Feb. 14 aired a report that recalled an untold story about a historic moment that led to desegregation…
Oct 11, 2022
Intimate African artwork to grace Portlock Center
By Bryan Hay For Africans and African Americans, attention to hairstyles and manipulation of hair represent a cultural richness and a deep, abiding trust…
Sep 7, 2022
The Portlock Black Cultural Center
Ongoing activities in the PBCC include student organization meetings, art exhibits, workshops, dinners for campus guests, alumni events, guest speakers…
Dec 19, 2021
McDonogh Network Meet and Greet with President Hurd
President Nicole Farmer Hurd joined a virtual Zoom call with members of the McDonogh Network during Rivalry Week for an informal meet and greet. Hosted…
May 27, 2021
Introducing the New Portlock Black Cultural Center
We are excited to share the renderings for the new Portlock Black Cultural Center, which will stand at the corner of McCartney and Hart Streets. The center…