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Hancock High graduate named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) — Three recent Mississippi high school graduates are among the 161 students selected for the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars. Bryson Soffra of Bay St. Louis, a Hancock High School graduate, is one of the students selected. The other two Mississippi students selected are from...

Bay St Louis, MS · 10d

Urban Magazine

Xavier University Soars to New Heights as Fifth HBCU to Establish a Medical School

Xavier University of LousisianaXavier University of Lousisiana For Black students who dream of becoming physicians,...

New Orleans, LA · 10d

crescentcitysports.com

Four New Orleans quarterbacks combine for 1,036 passing yards in Week 8 to earn Manning Futures honors

NEW ORLEANS (Oct. 27, 2026) – The Allstate Sugar Bowl has recognized four Louisiana high school quarterbacks as part of the Manning Futures program for their outstanding performances on the field last week as they combined for 1,036 passing yards and 11 touchdown passes. J.J. Gonzalez of Northshore, TJ...

New Orleans, LA · 11d

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Lafourche Parish, LA · 12d

Lafourche sweeps Week 8 with critical wins

It couldn’t have been much better for Lafourche Parish high school football teams in Week 8. All of our parish’s teams won this week under Friday night lights – all improving their playoff positioning in the wins. Heading into Week 9, all of the teams have realistic...

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A Mandeville sophomore excelled in a key district sweep at Northshore

Mandeville outside hitter Farrah Provance has been working on her swing. That practice paid off for the sophomore, who recorded 16 kills to lead Mandeville to a 25-19, 25-19, 25-22 District 7-I sweep at Northshore on Oct. 27. “I was focused on hitting the holes today,” Provance said. “Sometimes I...

Mandeville, LA · 11d

blackdoctor.com

Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine Set to Open in Fall 2027

Recruitment will begin in the coming weeks for the inaugural class of medical students at Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine as the new Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical school is set to open in August. The College of Medicine officially received its preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) on October 14. The new accreditation makes the New Orleans-based Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine the first HBCU medical school to open in five decades — and the only one located in the Gulf South region.

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Friday Night Lights: E.D. White beats Assumption 49-7 for fourth straight win

E.D. White Catholic junior quarterback Alex Vicknair scored three first-half touchdowns in a 49-7 win in its homecoming game against Assumption on Friday. The win improved the Cardinals’ record to 3-5 overall and 3-0 in district play. Assumption dropped Assumption to 3-5 and 1-2 in the district. E.D. White...

Thibodaux, LA · 12d

WGNO

Four finalists announced in race to become Chancellor of LSUNO

Four finalists have been selected in the race to become Chancellor of Louisiana State University of New Orleans.

New Orleans, LA · 11d

Louisiana Weekly

With a lifelong New Orleanian at its helm, the district’s attendance office chips away at students missing days

Data is an important part of Lerone Crayton’s job for NOLA Public Schools. But he doesn’t see himself as a numbers guy. A big part of his work as the district’s chief school support officer is to reduce the proportion of students who are “chronically absent,” missing at least 10 percent of school days. Roughly one-third of all Orleans Parish students now meet that criteria.

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St. Augustine, Edna Karr bring wealth of talent to Halloween showdown at Tad Gormley

Halloween night will feature a pair of prep football heavyweights at historic Tad Gormley Stadium when St. Augustine and Edna Karr clash in a district game that will have a postseason atmosphere. The Cougars dominated the Purple Knights, 49-14, in the 2025 Division I state championship game. Friday’s showdown could...

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New student organizations and student engagement updates

Five new student organizations have registered at Southeastern this year: Brotherly Love, the Aspiring Nurses Alliance, the Student Employment and Assistant Leadership Society, the Micreaux Club, and the Neurodivergent Student Organization. Registration is closed but will reopen Nov. 1. Each year, all organizations must renew their registration through the Office...

Hammond, LA · 11d

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Recap: Jay'viar Suggs, John Fayard surprise Long Beach High School football team with new equipment

New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Jay'Viar Suggs joined John Fayard in surprising the Morris Jeff High School football team with new equipment for the upcoming season on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

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Tulane liberal arts dean steps down to become president of Haverford College

Brian Edwards, dean of Tulane University’s School of Liberal Arts, is stepping down at the end of the fall semester, according to an email from university president Michael Fitts and Robin Forman, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, on Oct. 19. Edwards has served as dean for...

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Letter to the Editor: Tulane restricts medical speaker event to appease Zionist pressure campaign

On Oct. 22, the Palestine Solidarity Coalition at Tulane University planned to host Dr. Salman Khan, an infectious disease specialist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center who served on a three-week medical mission in Gaza earlier this year. Speaking virtually to students gathered in Lake Theater, Dr. Khan would have addressed Israel’s weaponization of infectious disease against the Palestinian people.

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LSU New Orleans Names 4 Chancellor Finalists

NEW ORLEANS — Four finalists have been selected in the search for LSU New Orleans‘ next chancellor, LSU System President Wade Rousse announced. The candidates will visit campus Nov. 3 and 4 to meet with faculty, staff, students and community members. “LSU New Orleans has tremendous potential, and...

New Orleans, LA · 11d

Loyola Maroon

Does your college major pay off?

For Kamrin Jones, a junior majoring in finance and economics, earning potential was one of the biggest factors influencing his decision when choosing a college major. The finance industry’s reputation for higher-paying positions and job security, Jones said, was most appealing. “I know what kind of lifestyle I want...

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Tulane Law offers free, confidential legal aid to university community

From parking tickets to serious criminal charges, the Tulane Legal Assistance Program provides students, faculty and staff with free legal aid and low-cost representation. TULAP has a criminal and a civil attorney on staff, along with a retained immigration attorney. Tulane School of Law students also work at the clinic to get hands-on legal experience working with clients.

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St Charles Parish, LA · 14d

To boost students’ reading scores, this Louisiana principal turned to her local community

Lisa Perrin always knew she wanted to be an educator. Growing up in Raceland, Perrin loved school and her parents impressed upon her the importance of education. In her mind, there was never any question about what she wanted to do when she grew up. “I wanted to impact students...

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