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Dillard University hosted its 2026 Spring Fest concert on April 8 with New Orleans native and rising star La Reezy headlining. The concert featured opening performances by Tr3TakeFlight, QthaPlaya, $hamm, and OG the Artist, all students of the university. “Truthfully, this is a blessing. This is something that I’ve talked about and it’s something that’s...
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TikTok influencer and food critic Keith Lee hosted his inaugural FamiLee Day festival at the UNO Lakefront Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 16. The event featured more than 40 vendors, live music, and fun family activities with an estimated 20,000 attendees. Family activities included carnival rides, a performance from Grace’s Corner, and the FamiLee Day Obstacl
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The six wives of Henry VIII of England; most don’t really learn anything about them other than their names and maybe that they were divorced, beheaded, or died, except for one who survived. An award-winning musical is changing that. SIX is an exhilarating musical that repackages history through a high-energy, concert-adjacent musical. The musical brings...
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Since the opening of Dillard University’s newest dorm, the Innovation Collective (IC) residence hall, the parking situation has left students’ cars vulnerable to break-ins. The building located at 4141 Norman Meyer Ave. was completed in June 2025 and has a capacity to house 251 students. The residence hall also has a student lounge, communal kitchen,...
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Some Dillard University students have been struggling to make on-campus dining options work for them. With one full dining hall option that has limited hours, some students with busy schedules said it’s difficult to catch their meal. Kearny Hall operates on a set schedule throughout the week. On weekdays, Kearny is open for breakfast from...
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On Feb. 1, 2026, residents of the Camphor and Hartzell residential halls awoke to an unpleasant surprise. It was 9:42 a.m. on Sunday morning when sophomore health science major, Shaloni Walker, woke up to water rushing into her room in Hartzell Hall, she said. She immediately called for help. “I remember texting the group meet...
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Award-winning filmmaker and 2015 Dillard University graduate Edward Buckles, best known for the documentary Katrina Babies, spoke with theatre and film students on March 9, 2026. Returning to his former professor Cortheal Clark’s classroom, Buckles reflected on his journey in film, emphasizing that life doesn’t always follow a specific timeline. Students wer
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Dillard University is preparing for the return of Spring Fest this April, bringing a full week of events to campus under this year’s theme, JetBleu Holiday, this Wednesday through next Tuesday. Known for blending music, community, and student engagement, the Spring Fest tradition brings fun to the campus for the semester. The Dillard University Campus...
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In partnership with the United Postal Service (UPS), the Business Executive Exchange Program (BEEP) hosted its 2nd Annual Boss-A-Thon: Are You Fit to Be a Boss? event at Dillard University on March 18, 2026. Students from Dillard University, Xavier University of Louisiana, and Southern University arrived for an afternoon packed with networking, insightful fi
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Social media personality and food critic Keith Lee made a historic visit to Dillard University on Feb. 13, 2026, drawing excitement across campus. This was Lee’s first time visiting an HBCU, so students gathered quickly as word spread, turning the appearance into an energetic community moment. Lee learned about Dillard from Paris Allen, a public...
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