Xavier University of Louisiana

It was Move-In Day here at Xavier University of Louisiana! That means there are some new faces on campus and we would to introduce you to some of them. Swipe to meet some of our incoming freshmen from the Class of 2030!

Are you an incoming freshmen? Let us know who you are and where you’re from!

Xavier University of Louisiana has been recognized by Forbes as one of the nation’s top HBCUs, highlighting the University’s continued commitment to academic excellence and student success.

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Join us on Martha’s Vineyard for a powerful conversation on history, justice, and the work that continues.

As part of XU on the Vineyard, Xavier University of Louisiana will host a screening of A House Divided, followed by a panel discussion featuring President Dr. Reynold Verret, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, and Mrs. Caroline Hunter.

📅 Monday, August 3
🕐 1–3:30 p.m.
📍 Strand Theatre, Martha’s Vineyard

The event includes the documentary screening, audience Q&A, and a boxed lunch.

Due to anticipated weather conditions, Xavier University of Louisiana will operate remotely on Wednesday, July 22. The campus will be closed; only essential personnel should report to campus. College of Medicine faculty and staff should confirm with their supervisors regarding work expectations and operational details.
Students should contact their instructors or check Brightspace and their Xavier email for information on how classes will be conducted.
The university will continue to closely monitor weather conditions and provide additional updates as needed should conditions pose a concern.
The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors remains our highest priority. Please stay safe, exercise caution, and remain weather aware throughout the day.

Congratulations to Vincent “Vinny” Barraza, head of Archives and Special Collections at Xavier University of Louisiana, on receiving the 2026 Sister M. Claude Lane, O.P. Memorial Award from the Society of American Archivists.

The award recognizes archivists who have made significant contributions to the field of religious archives. For more than a decade, Barraza has worked to preserve and elevate Xavier’s history through oral history projects, archival initiatives, and his contributions to “A Century of Faith, Education & Service: The Xavier University of Louisiana Story.”

His dedication to preserving the legacy of the nation’s only Catholic HBCU ensures Xavier’s story will continue to inspire future generations.

Join us in congratulating Vinny on this well-deserved national honor!

Happy Fourth of July from Xavier University of Louisiana!

As we celebrate our nation’s Independence Day, we wish our Xavier family a safe, joyful, and meaningful holiday.

Please note that the University is closed today, Friday, July 3, in observance of the holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 6.

Xavier University of Louisiana proudly congratulates renowned artist, educator, and cultural visionary Ron Bechet on being named a 2026 Grand Griot by the Ashé Cultural Arts Center () during the 26th Annual MAAFA Commemoration.

This distinguished honor recognizes individuals whose lives and work preserve, protect, and pass forward African and African American history, culture, and collective memory for future generations. Through his extraordinary artistic practice, unwavering commitment to education, and lifelong dedication to community, Ron Bechet has profoundly enriched New Orleans and inspired generations of Xavier students.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. Your legacy continues to shape our community and honor those who came before us.

Due to weather conditions in our area, Xavier University of Louisiana will be closed today, Thursday, June 18.
As previously scheduled, the university will observe the Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 19. The university will reopen and resume normal operations on Monday, June 22.

We encourage all members of the Xavier community to remain safe, monitor local weather conditions, and avoid unnecessary travel.

Dear Xavier Community,

Due to weather conditions in our area, Xavier University of Louisiana will operate on a delayed start schedule today. All university operations and classes will begin at 10 a.m.
Faculty and staff should remain in communication with their supervisors regarding work expectations and any department-specific adjustments. Students are encouraged to check Brightspace, email, and other course communication channels for updates from their instructors regarding class schedules and assignments.
The safety of our students, faculty, and staff remains our top priority. Please use caution while traveling, monitor local weather conditions, and remain weather aware throughout the day.

Should additional operational changes become necessary, updates will be shared through official university communication channels.

Please stay safe and weather alert.