WASHINGTON,DC - Today (Wednesday, Aug. 11), U.S. Rep Tro Carter announced his bill to forgive up to $50,000 in federal student loans for any and all federal borrowers. “It’s Congress’ job to improve the lives of the American people,” said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. “While some tragedies are out of...
Dr. Kimbrough Will Leave Dillard at the End of 2021-2022 School Year
Dillard University President Walter Kimbrough has informed the Board of Trustees that the 2021-2022 school year will be his last as leader of the 152-year-old historically Black institution of higher learning. Entering his 10th year at the helm of Dillard, President Kimbrough has led the University to unprecedented growth. Walter...
Millie M. Charles School of Social Work Reaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education
The Millie M. Charles School of Social Work has been awarded accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education for the next eight years. The School of Social Work, founded and named after Millie M. Charles, houses both the BSW and MSW in social work programs, both accredited. The Council...
Face-to-Face Classes Will Resume at Delgado in the Fall
The faculty and staff of Delgado Community College have returned to campus as a result of the easing of public health restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Delgado is now open, our offices are fully staffed, and our faculty is ready to teach students face-to-face this fall—in addition to offering...
Speaking to New Orleans Crowd, LSU’s Incoming President Says “Scholarship” Will Come First
By Tribune Staff Speaking to a crowd of New Orleans business, civic, social, educational, and political leaders, LSU’s incoming president Dr. William Tate IV, said “scholarship” will be at the foundation of his goals as he assumes his role as leader of the largest institution of higher education in the...