Part 1: Enhancing Emergency Preparedness with Innovative Solutions As Xavier University of Louisiana embarks on its journey to mark its first century of excellence and service, it remains steadfast in its promise to “press forward and fear nothing.” Xavier is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of its community through a series of strategic initiatives, guided by four centennial priorities, including Increasing Affordability and Access through Financial Assistance; Investing in the Well-Being and Success of the Entire Student; Matching Our Campus to Our Potential; and Recruiting and Retaining Exceptional Faculty and Expanding Academic Programs. The university wants to share its commitment to emergency preparedness by kicking off a three-part series devoted to exploring new campus improvements and highlighting safety.

The Xavier community is deeply saddened by the passing of Sr. Grace Mary Flickinger, SBS

Darren Rodgers Jr., director of Xavier University of Louisiana’s Golden Sound Marching Band, has been announced as a quarterfinalist for the 2025 Music Educator Award by the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum. This prestigious award is given to current educators—from kindergarten through college in both public and private schools—who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who advocate for the ongoing inclusion of music education in schools.