Sr Jamie T. Phelps, leading light of the Black Catholic Movement, dead at 84
The 64-year member of the Adrian Dominicans was instrumental in numerous African-American Catholic organizations and was a noted scholar-teacher.
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Xavier University of Louisiana receives $38 million gift from MacKenzie Scott
The major gift surpasses her $20 million donation in 2020 as the largest private gift in the history of the nation's Catholic HBCU.
Xavier University of Louisiana ranked #6 HBCU for third straight year
Xavier University of Louisiana is once again the #6 HBCU in the nation, maintaining its status as a top higher education institution in new rankings released this month by U.S. News & World Report. The Black Catholic school in New Orleans also tied for the #16 university in the
'A city of promise': Royce Duplessis makes case at final Urban League debate for New Orleans mayor candidates
The 42-year-old Black Catholic state senator emphasized his vision for a revived New Orleans ahead of an open primary election in October.
Royce Duplessis sees gains after entering race for New Orleans mayor
The Black Catholic state senator likely trails city council VP Helena Moreno, but one new poll has him ahead in key wards ahead of a fall primary.
HBCU romance anthology to feature Farrah Rochon, Elizabeth Acevedo
The new compilation from Ebony LaDelle includes eleven authors, several of whom themselves attended historically Black colleges or universities.
'A school that meets in the summer': Institute for Black Catholic Studies celebrates 2025 commencement
Past IBCS professor Dr. M. Shawn Copeland served as the main speaker for the event at Xavier University of Louisiana, the nation's Catholic HBCU.
Dr. Frank B. Wilderson Jr., pioneering Black psychologist and education researcher, dead at 94
The retired Catholic educator was the first tenured Black professor at the University of Minnesota and the school's first Black vice president.
XULA medical school leaders speak on health equity at 2025 Essence Fest panel
XULA President Dr. C. Reynold Verret and Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine dean Dr. Leonardo Seoane spoke on the state of Black healthcare.
Lillian Boutté, international jazz and gospel singer, dead at 75
The Black Catholic musician from New Orleans recorded albums across continents and genres and starred Off-Broadway during a six-decade career.
2025 Institute for Black Catholic Studies to convene June 29-July 18
The historic master's degree and continuing education program celebrates its 45th year during the centennial for Xavier University of Louisiana.
XULA women's basketball conquers William Carey for first-ever trip to third round of NAIA Tournament
The nation's Catholic HBCU dominated its first appearance in the round of 32 since 2021, holding their opponent to just 27.6% from the field.
Black Catholic university presidents talk higher education at public forum in New Orleans
The livestreamed event featured the leaders of Xavier University of Louisiana, Loyola New Orleans, Canisius, College of the Holy Cross, and the University of Portland.
Xavier University of Louisiana adds rowing—sport's first co-ed HBCU team
The sport, whose XULA club team has made waves since its establishment in 2023, continues to gain popularity at the Black Catholic university.
XULA women's basketball has historic undefeated streak
The Catholic HBCU is 18-0 on the season and ranked in the NAIA top 25 coaches poll for the first time in nearly a decade.
Xavier University of Louisiana to kick off yearlong centennial celebrations
The nation's first and only Catholic HBCU, XULA was founded in 1925 by St. Katharine Drexel and her Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament.