Opinion: For smaller, tuition-dependent schools like Xavier, putting players on the payroll can be a risky proposition.

Grammy-winning drummer Kerry “Fatman” Hunter had just left the club and was walking across about 35 feet of North Claiborne ...

The school's Centennial Gala raised more than $2 million Basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson pledge of $500,000 to Louisiana’s Xavier University helped the school raise more than $2 ...

In your honor, I’m going to give Xavier $500,000,” said Johnson. Dr. Francis served as the president of the university for 47 years, almost half its existence.

Norman C. Francis, the trailblazing former president of Xavier University of Louisiana, continues to leave his mark on the storied New Orleans institution as it celebrates its 100th anniversary ...

Posted by Xavier University of Louisiana on Friday, May 9, 2025 Xavier also held its Centennial Gala on Thursday. NBA star Earvin "Magic" Johnson pledged $500,000 to the university, with more than ...