Dillard History
This year Dillard University was founded through the merger of Straight College and New Orleans University.
What is 1930?
This iconic building is one of the first structures built on campus and the only one with a basement
What is Rosenwald Hall?
A 1991 graduate, this administrator became the president of Stillman College in 2023
Who is Dr. Yolanda Williams-Page?
This religious denomination played a major role in Dillard’s founding.
What is the United Methodist Church?
Located behind Kearny Hall, this plaza is named after this New Orleans developer
Who is Lester Kabacoff?
A 1947 grad, this alum became the First African American to serve on the Louisiana State Supreme Court
Who is Revius Ortique Jr?
Dillard is located in this historic New Orleans neighborhood
What is Gentilly?
The primary housing spaces for freshpersons, this dorm's residents are considered "cuties"
What is Camphor Hall?
This 1948 Actress was nominated for on Oscar for her role in "Guess Who's Comng to Dinner"
Who is Beah Richards?
This hurricane in 2005 forced Dillard to temporarily relocate operations to the Hilton Riverside.
What is Hurricane Katrina?
Dedicated in 2010, this building stands where a dormitory once was, until it was destroyed during Hurricane Katrina
What is the Professional Sciences Building?
A 1958 graduate, this actor was a member of the DUCC before becoming a comedy icon
Who is Garrett Morris?
This Virginia educator became the University's namesake
Who is James Hardy Dillard?
Home to the university’s library and academic resources, the university library is named after this former DU President
Who is Will W. Alexander?
A 1955 graduate, this jazz musician is the patriarch of an iconic Jazz family
Who is Ellis Marsalis?