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Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health Partner to Create College of Medicine and Pursue Health, Educational Equity

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xavier University of Louisiana (Xavier) and Ochsner Health (Ochsner) today announced an agreement to establish a joint College of Medicine. The two institutions will create a strong physician pipeline that addresses longstanding inequities within the nation's health care system and builds the health care workforce of the future. By anchoring their partnership with a College of Medicine, Xavier and Ochsner affirm their legacy of advancing health care excellence and education for the next generation, bringing new opportunities to marginalized populations in Louisiana and the United States.

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  • The Partnership Will Create a New, Standalone College of Medicine in New Orleans, Training the Health Care Professionals of Tomorrow
    NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xavier University of Louisiana (Xavier) and Ochsner Health (Ochsner) today announced an agreement to establish a joint College of Medicine.
  • To launch the College of Medicine, Ochsner and Xavier will form a nonprofit corporation, create a new curriculum and use facilities, personnel, and administrative processes of both institutions.
  • The new College of Medicine will be governed by a board of directors nominated by Ochsner and Xavier, with each institution appointing an equal number of directors.
  • Ochsner Health and Xavier again forged partnerships to improve health equity through new graduate programs in health sciences and the establishment of the Ochsner Health and Xavier University Institute for Health Equity and Research (OXIHER) .

Xavier University of Louisiana Partners with Kaplan to Offer Undergraduates Free Comprehensive Prep for Graduate-Level Admissions Exams and Professional Certifications

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Our graduates leave our halls instilled with our mission to promote a more just and humane society, said Dr. Reynold Verret, president of Xavier University of Louisiana.

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  • Our graduates leave our halls instilled with our mission to promote a more just and humane society, said Dr. Reynold Verret, president of Xavier University of Louisiana.
  • Xavier students also have the opportunity to prepare for professional certifications in areas such as wealth management, cybersecurity, and Amazon Web Services.
  • Xavier University of Louisiana, Americas only historically Black and Catholic University, is ranked among the top three HBCUs (historically Black colleges and universities) in the nation.
  • For more information about Xavier University of Louisiana, visit us online at www.xula.edu or follow us on Facebook, YouTube, or Twitter @XULA1925.

TRANSDEV AND XAVIER UNIVERSITY LAUNCH NEW WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Transdev Regional Vice President Justin Augustine, who hails from New Orleans, is not only a Xavier graduate, but also serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees at Xavier University of Louisiana.

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  • Transdev Regional Vice President Justin Augustine, who hails from New Orleans, is not only a Xavier graduate, but also serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees at Xavier University of Louisiana.
  • The partnership will kick off focusing on three main components:
    A summer internship program, where selected Xavier students will work across the Transdev organization to gain valuable corporate and project experience.
  • Xavier will host Transdev leaders to participate in a speaker series designed to educate students on career success.
  • For more information about Xavier University of Louisiana, visit us online at www.xula.edu or contact Regi Reyes at (504) 520-5240 or [email protected].

AmerisourceBergen Launches Pharmacy Distribution Leadership Rotation Course at Xavier University of Louisiana

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Friday, March 4, 2022

AmerisourceBergen , a global healthcare company, today announced the launch of a unique supply chain elective course at Xavier University of Louisiana s (XULA) College of Pharmacy, a top-ranked historically Black university.

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  • AmerisourceBergen , a global healthcare company, today announced the launch of a unique supply chain elective course at Xavier University of Louisiana s (XULA) College of Pharmacy, a top-ranked historically Black university.
  • AmerisourceBergen is proud to collaborate with Xavier University of Louisiana on another program that enriches the education and career prospects of its students.
  • Xavier University of Louisiana, Americas only historically Black and Catholic University, is ranked among the top three HBCUs (historically Black colleges and universities) in the nation.
  • For more information about Xavier University of Louisiana, visit us online at www.xula.edu or contact Chelsea Cunningham at (504) 520-5425 or [email protected] .