Notable Alumni & Figures
This Catholic saint founded Xavier University of Louisiana to provide education for Black and Native American students.
Who is Katharine Drexel?
This campus location becomes one of the busiest spots around 12-2 when everyone has a break between classes.
What is the UC?
In 2026, Xavier’s competitive cheer team made a major comeback, winning this national championship after finishing as runner-up the previous two years.
What is the 2026 NAIA National Cheer Championship?
During New Student Orientation, this special ceremony welcomes incoming freshmen into the Xavier community and symbolizes their transition into becoming official Xavier students.
What is the Capping Ceremony?
This legendary Xavier president served the university for nearly 50 years and became one of the longest-serving university presidents in U.S. history.
Who is Norman C. Francis?
Every year, Xavier students get to experience the culture of New Orleans during this major celebration known for parades, costumes, beads, and good times.
What is Mardi Gras?
This major hurricane in 2005 caused severe flooding in New Orleans and forced Xavier University of Louisiana to temporarily close before reopening in 2006.
What is Hurricane Katrina?
This late night tradition gives Xavier students a chance to grab breakfast, have fun, and take a break from studying as finals approach each semester.
What is Midnight Breakfast?
This New Orleans mayor and Xavier alum made history as the first woman elected to lead the city.
Who is LaToya Cantrell?
Despite being in the library, this floor has earned a reputation among Xavier students for being much more social and lively than your typical study space.
What is the second floor of the Library?
This historic Xavier building is the oldest structure on campus and once served as the main academic building for the university.
What is Administration Building?
If you hear Xavier students referring to the “Movers and Shakers,” they are talking about members of this student leadership organization.
What is the Peer Dean Association?
This current NBA player and former Xavier basketball star now plays for the Dallas Mavericks.
Who is Naji Marshall?
This Xavier initiative gives students the opportunity to spend their weekends serving the New Orleans community through MAX.
What is Service Saturday?
Xavier University of Louisiana holds a national distinction for producing more Black graduates who go on to complete degrees in this healthcare field than any other university in the United States.
What is pharmacy?
A week of events that brings students, alumni, faculty, and families together to celebrate Xavier pride.
What is homecoming?
This Xavier alumna and physician became the first Black woman president of the American Medical Association.
Who is Patrice A. Harris?
Every Friday from 12–2 PM, students can head to the Yard for this campus tradition featuring live music, vendors, food, and a chance to relax and enjoy the Xavier community between classes.
What is Live Music Friday?
Xavier’s motto, “Do Adjuvante Non Timendu,” is a Latin phase. What does this mean in English?
What is “With God there is nothing to fear”?
Every Tuesday students gather at this restaurant to decompress after class and enjoy $1 tacos.
What is Tacos & Beer?