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The official account of Dillard University, Louisiana's oldest #HBCU and one of the 50 most beautiful college campuses in America. #MyDU #FairDillard

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@du1869
Dillard University
6 years
Congratulations @chancetherapper on receiving his honorary degree for his philanthropy and continued service to the youth. Thank you for being our 2018 Commencement speaker! #MyDU #DillardGrad18
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Dillard University
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Happy birthday to our Honorary Alum @chancetherapper ! 💙💙💙 #DU150
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Dillard University
3 years
Great News! Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has announced a $5 million gift to Dillard University! The largest single gift the University has ever received from an individual. #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
4 years
Rest In Peace to Dillard Alum and legendary musician Ellis Marsalis Jr. Mr. Marsalis attended Dillard in 1951 as a music major and was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. We appreciate all that you have done for our university and the city of New Orleans. 🙏🏾
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Dillard University
2 years
Elon University dean, Dr. Rochelle Ford, named eighth president of Dillard University Full Press Release: #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
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Happy 84th Birthday to our beloved alumnus, @_GarrettMorris '58 💙 #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
5 years
Rest In Peace to the Queen of Creole Cuisine and a member of our Dillard family, Leah Chase. What you’ve done for the city of New Orleans and our culture is paramount. We are so grateful that we were able to witness your legacy. 💙
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Dillard University
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Our 2015 Commencement speaker, Denzel Washington, was spotted bleeding bleu in a Dillard University t-shirt.💙 #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
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Dillard University is reinstating an indoor mask mandate effective August 25, 2023. All employees, students, and visitors must wear a mask while indoors regardless of vaccination status for the next two (2) weeks while we assess the trends on our campus. (1/🧵) #MaskUpDU #myDU
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Dillard University
6 years
It's time! Thank you @chancetherapper for joining @du1869 at the 2018 Commencement ceremony! #MyDU #DillardGrad18
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Dillard University
4 months
Garrett Morris is a 1958 graduate and will receive his star on his 87th birthday. 💙
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Exclusive to Variety | Actor Garrett Morris will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 1st | via @wofstargirl @walkoffamestar
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Dillard University
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"The difference between goodness and greatness is going beyond." - @chancetherapper #MyDU #DillardGrad18
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Dillard University
4 years
Our #HBCU brother. He meant so much to so many and represented our community well. Rest in heaven.
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Dillard University
7 years
Revised updates for Tonight's @DUbrainfood with Issa Rae.
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Dillard University
3 years
👀 Did you see Peyton Manning wearing a DU hat? #TheMatch #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
5 years
It’s the first day of classes and our students came dressed to impress! Welcome back Bleu Devils. We’re excited for the fall semester. 💙 #MyDU
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Dillard University
4 years
Congratulations to our Valedictorian and Salutatorian Bria Jones and Dazjah Samuels! Please join us on Saturday, May 9 for our virtual degree conferral at 11:00 AM. We understand this is a challenging time for our seniors but we want honor your hard work. See you there. #MyDU
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Dillard University
5 years
The Gem of Gentilly ☀️
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Dillard University
7 years
Look forward to seeing you at our next @DUbrainfood : @MalcolmNance 9/20, 6 pm, Georges Auditorium. Mark your calendar! #MyDU @nomma @wdsu
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Dillard University
5 years
Wednesday, July 10 @dstinc1913 awarded us with the 2019-2021 Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair Award. Dr. Ruby Broadway from our STEM department will be the chair holder! Thank you to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for your continued support for HBCU’s! 💙💙💙 #DU150 #MyDU
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Dillard University
3 years
Jerika Edwards '23 and Spencer Jones '23 announced as @WHI_HBCUs 2021 HBCU Scholars. #DUInTheNews #WeDUThis #myDU
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Dillard University
4 years
Happy Founders' Day, Bleu Devils! 💙 #myDU #FairDillard How it Started How it's Going
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Dillard University
4 years
Tomorrow is the big day! This is a monumental moment in your life. Although times are uncertain, we want to celebrate your achievements. Here’s a tribute to the class of 2020.👇🏾 #DU20
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Dillard University
3 years
🔹Our remaining students have been transported safely to Mobile, AL. 🔹Classes will resume virtually on September 13. 🔹We should all be prepared to be away from New Orleans for at least two weeks.
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Dillard University
5 years
We thought you would love this photo as much is we do. Dillard University Class of 2019, we're going to miss you! Happy 150 💙💙💙 #DU19 #DU150 #MyDU
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Dillard University
2 years
Our 87th Miss Dillard University & 17th Mister Dillard University are listed in @BET ’s We Can Be Royals: HBCU Kings and Queens 2022-2023 Full List: #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
3 years
Dillard University is proud to announce its 2021-2022 artist in residence, multi-Grammy award winner PJ Morton. #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
4 years
We’re just going to sit this on your timeline. #DU20
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Dillard University
5 years
Congrats to our Delta’s for crossing! #MyDU
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Dillard University
4 years
The Gem of Gentilly 💙
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Dillard University
3 years
Rest in peace to the legendary actress, Cicely Tyson. Ms. Tyson was an honorary degree recipient in 2001 and was a commencement speaker in 2009. We are grateful to have been a part of your legacy 💙 #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
5 years
To our fallen DU angel Taima Miller. You will always be apart of the Dillard family and we felt your presence this morning. We are so proud that you chose Dillard to continue your education. Rest In Peace. 💙 #DU150 #Dillard19Grad
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Dillard University
3 years
Congratulations to Victoria Robertson '21 and Traelon Rodgers '21 on being named Dillard University Valedictorians!💙 #DUInTheNews #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
5 years
All hail our 2019-2020 Miss and Mister Dillard University 👑💙
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Dillard University
1 year
Congratulations to our students who announced the law schools they plan to attend. 💙🤍 #DUPreLaw #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
1 year
Thank you @Khris22m for representing us at @FiservForum ’s HBCU Night 💙🤍 #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
5 years
Happy Monday DU! We’re super excited that our 150 sign is here!👍🏾 Be sure to tag us in your photos using # DU150.
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Dillard University
5 years
Today, Dillard University elected Alvin Gentry, head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans to its Board Of Trustees! Welcome to the Bleu Devil family! #DU150 #MyDU
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Dillard University
4 years
"I chose Dillard because I have two sisters and a brother who graduated from here and it was important to keep the legacy alive. Not to mention, the physics department is amazing and I feel like I made the best choice for me." -Brian Desil, Brooklyn, NY. #WhyDU
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Dillard University
5 years
We’re parading down Gentilly Boulevard 150 degrees hotter! Happy homecoming Bleu Devils. #MyDU #DU150
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Dillard University
2 years
Dillard University congratulates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as Senate Confirms her as the First Black Woman to become Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
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Dillard University
6 years
Happy Jemele Hill Saturday! Come hear one of the most important voices in sports/society talk about her journey. Today 3 p.m. in Georges Auditorium. @jemelehill @BleuPrideRising @GeauxDU @xulagold @CourtbouillonDU @xulaherald @XUNABJ @wdsu @WWLTV @WGNOtv @FOX8NOLA @NOLAnews #MyDU
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Dillard University
4 years
This sounds about right. 💙🤍😎 "The Jewel of Gentilly" ranked one of the nation’s "50 Most Beautiful College Campuses." #MyDU #weDUthis #FairDillard #NOLA
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Dillard University
5 years
Is Hampton the only University that has light pole banners? We don't think so.🤔
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@du1869 @isozus_ Why they copy Hampton U?
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Dillard University
2 years
Today, Dr. Rochelle Ford begins her first day as the eighth president of Dillard University. Stay tuned as we chronicle Dr. Ford’s introduction to the campus and community. 💙🤍 #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
4 years
"My mom is an alumna of DU, she had me young, so this is a second home to me. When I was a kid, I remember coming to class with her. I love the family environment that Dillard has and I get to continue the legacy that began with my mother." Carlos Pollard Jr., Kenner, LA #WhyDU
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Dillard University
2 years
Dillard University's statement regarding social media allegations against a potential Dillard community member. #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
5 years
Finishing in 4 years is what every student aims for. At Dillard University, we pride ourselves on giving our students the necessary tools to complete their undergraduate career in that time span. Meet Sarah Caldwell, a graduating senior who finished in 3 years! #DU150
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Dillard University
5 years
It’s Mardi Gras season. Were on St. Charles and Sixth St.! 💙 #DU150
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Dillard University
9 months
The U.S. Department of Interior awarded Dillard University with a $750,000 grant to restore the historic academic building Howard House. Full Press Release: #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
5 years
Dillard graduates on the move! Congratulations to our Pre-Law students who are moving on to law school after graduation. We are so proud of all of you. Continue to be excellent! #MyDU #DUontheMove 💙💙💙 @AttyAdria
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Dillard University
5 years
Class of 2019, your journey at Dillard has come to an end, but your life journey has just begun. Congratulations to all of you! We can't wait to see you reach your fullest potential and bring greatness to the world. 💙 #DU150 #MyDU
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Dillard University
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Are you considering attending an HBCU? Look no further 😉. DU is the place to be. #MyDU
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Dillard University
5 years
Happy Father’s Day to our Dillard family! In celebration of our DU dad’s, we have a special surprise dropping Wednesday, June 19 honoring these 4 fathers. Stay tuned. #MyDU #DU150 #FathersDay2019
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Dillard University
7 years
Dillard will cover TOPS gap for all eligible students for Spring 2017. Thank you to the administrators and donors who made this possible.
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Dillard University
3 years
👀 The announcement is coming... Stay Tuned! 💙 @HipHopPrez #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
4 years
Congratulations to our newly elected 85th Miss Dillard University Kaylan Tanner, 15th Mister Dillard University Justin Matthew and the winners of the 2020-2021 Royal Court! Your campaigns were awesome and we can’t wait to see you represent #MyDU 👍🏾
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Dillard University
6 years
Thank you for the wisdom @chancetherapper ! Thrilled to call you family! #MyDU #DillardGrad18
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Dillard University
1 year
Dillard University has closed on a loan to build a 200-bed residential facility that will be located near the campus. More: #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
5 years
WHO THEY WANNTT?? @CHOPPA504 is in the building for Allstate Sugar Bowl Bleu Devil Classic!! 🔥🔥🔥 @WWLTV @WGNOtv @wdsu @leslibrown @FOX8NOLA @PelicansNBA @Saints @GeauxDU #MyDU #DU150
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Dillard University
5 years
Who else gets the dome lit to celebrate their sesquicentennial? None other than THE Dillard University! 🔥
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In honor of @du1869 150th Anniversary the @MBSuperdome is in Dillard blue and white tonight! Thank you @Uluvchelle1 for making it happen 🙌🏾
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Dillard University
3 years
Michael Ealy, L.H.D. '21 to the class of 2021: 'Stay ready so you don't have to get ready' Read more about yesterday's commencement and watch @MichaelEaly 's speech below #DUCommencement21 #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
5 years
14 years ago Hurricane Katrina disrupted our lives and left our city in devastation. Our campus was destroyed by significant water damage and our students, faculty and staff were forced to relocate with no certainty on whether they would be able to return. But we never lost hope.
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Dillard University
4 years
Congratulations to our Pre-Health students on receiving their white coats last night! One step closer to commencement 💙 #MyDU
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Dillard University
6 years
This t-shirt says it all! A huge shout out to Baby Bangz Natural Hair Salon for posting this picture. #MyDU #DUistheplacetobe #truedat
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Dillard University
5 years
Meet Seantrell Lemar, a sophomore honors student at Dillard University from Vacherie, Louisiana and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Follow Seantrell on his journey from the a small town in Louisiana to The Big Easy. The story drops tomorrow at noon. #MyDU
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Dillard University
4 years
At Dillard, we are invested in cultivating tech-savvy students who are equipped with the necessary tools to succeed in an ever-changing technologically advanced society. Dr. Eric Buckles incorporates a virtual cadaver in his immunology labs to give students an inside look. #MyDU
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Dillard University
1 year
Congratulations, @BleuDevilBSB 💙🤍
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Dillard University
6 years
“There is no rulebook to make things work for you. I can tell you what I did, but that won’t be your journey. Think about what you would do for free.” @LenaWaithe advice to students who want to break into the entertainment industry.
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Dillard University
7 years
One more day until we welcome @MalcolmNance as our next @DUbrainfood guest. See you there! @DUAlumni @wdsu @WWLTV @FOX8NOLA @LouisianaWeekly
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Dillard University
5 years
"I chose Dillard University because I wanted an HBCU college experience. I went to a community college for two years and realized that the schools in my state were very expensive and I knew that I could get the same quality education at DU." Skyler Morehouse, Oakland, CA. #WhyDU
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Dillard University
5 years
Happy Friday DU! We told you we’re coming with surprises all year long for our sesquicentennial celebration. Shoutout to @CocaCola for sharing this monumental year with us. Stay tuned💙 #DU150 #ShareaCoke
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Dillard University
5 years
“As you go out into this world to pursue your passion, I also want you to pursue your compassion!” - Regina Hall, Dillard University 2019 Commencement Speaker #DU150
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Dillard University
2 years
Dillard University has received a gift of $2.5 million from an anonymous donor. The donation will support the University’s SAFE (Student Aid for Financial Emergencies) Fund. Full Story: #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
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#Didyouknow Our nursing program is one of the oldest in HBCU history and the first program in Louisiana to offer the baccalaureate in nursing? DU is not only the gem of Gentilly, we are the gem of New Orleans. #DU150 #150Facts #MyDU @HBCUBuzz @HBCUDigest @HBCUPrideNation
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Dillard University
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“The dopest thing that I get to do all day is talking to these young African American students and unlocking their minds,” said Jeff Benjamin of @ACEmyDU . #WhyDU #MyDU
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Dillard University
5 years
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth DU! We are celebrating black excellence all year long for our 150th anniversary, but this month is special to us. Give thanks to all of the African American pioneers that paved the way, we wouldn't be here without their ideas, inventions, and sacrifice.💙
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Dillard University
5 years
Congratulations to our newly elected student officers and royal court! Your campaigns were awesome and we are so proud of you. #WeLoveOurStudents 💙 #MyDU
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Dillard University
4 years
We love to see our alumnus Garrett Morris repping DU! 👍🏾🔥
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Garrett Morris
4 years
Sunday, January 26th @CatJazzClub
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Dillard University
5 years
This is DU excellence! 🙌🏾
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Garrett Morris is 82, and still looking good. The man is a national treasure.
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Dillard University
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Happy Birthday to the one and only @HipHopPrez 💙
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Dillard University
5 years
Spotted 👀: 150 banners on Gentilly Boulevard are up! We can't wait for our 150th anniversary to get here. It'll be a year to remember.💙 #MyDU #DU150 #JewelofGentilly
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Dillard University
1 year
It’s Carnival Time! 📿Thank you @ZuluKrewe for visiting us! 💙🤍 #myDU #FairDillard #Zulu #MardiGras
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Dillard University
5 years
It's hot, but we're bringing the energy for move in day! Welcome to campus #DU23
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Dillard University
6 years
It's carnival time...and Dillard is all in the mix! Congratulate #MyDU senior nursing student Raelyn Fazande. She is the reigning Queen of NOMTOC XLVIII! All hail the Queen! @_underRAEted #throwmesomething @gentillynews @NOLAnews @theadvocateno @CaresseJ @KweilynWDSU
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Dillard University
2 years
In loving memory of Mrs. Rhea Butler Lucien '45 Mrs.Lucien is known throughout the Dillard community for having been among the first nursing graduates in 1945. We celebrate her legacy! 💙 More: #BeyondTheOaks #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
4 years
Excited about this partnership!
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Nicholls State University
4 years
Nicholls State University and @du1869 have signed an agreement that will allow Dillard College of Business graduates a seamless transfer pathway to @nicholls_mba . #colonelpride Read more:
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Dillard University
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#DUInTheNews Dillard University’s Mona Lisa Saloy named state poet laureate #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
6 years
“I’m from California and I wanted to come to a smaller HBCU that focused on Urban Studies,” said Tyler Racklin, Urban Studies & Public Policy major. “I’m really passionate about my community and hope to make a difference with the tools that Dillard has given me.” #WhyDU
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Dillard University
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Happy Birthday to the one and only @HipHopPrez ! Thank you for all that you do!🎂🎂🎂
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Dillard University
7 years
@JanelleMonae to give Dillard commencement speech #JanelleatDU2017
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Dillard University
1 year
President And CEO Of ESSENCE Ventures Caroline Wanga ( @wangawoman ) Receives Honorary Degree From Dillard University And Delivers Powerful Commencement Speech  via @ESSENCE
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Dillard University
5 years
Our 150th anniversary started with a bang! If you missed our Day of Service on Friday, here’s recap from our service filled day. Next up, Bleu Devil Classic! #DU150 #MyDU 💙💙💙
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Dillard University
4 years
We’re gearing up for our faculty, staff and students to head back to campus this fall. Here’s how we are ensuring the health and safety of the Dillard community. #MyDU
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Dillard University
7 years
Our guest has arrived. @DUbrainfood with @IssaRae #mydu
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Dillard University
1 year
Dillard selects five valedictorians, two salutatorians to lead the 2023 graduating class (A Thread) #myDU #FairDillard
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Dillard University
5 years
Happy Monday folks, it's a beautiful day here at Dillard University.💙
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Dillard University
4 years
Congratulations to our Student Government Association President Traelon Rodgers, Vice President DeAndre Bell II and the 2020-2021 elected officials! We are proud to have you represent the student body and we know you will be excellent leaders. 👍🏾 #MyDU
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Dillard University
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"DU offered me an opportunity to run track and pursue film. I follow a New Orleans film maker who inspired me and Coach Gay personally asked me to join the track team, so choosing Dillard felt like destiny." Hildevert Lafeuille, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa #WhyDU
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