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

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 ...

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

An Orleans Parish jury acquitted a Xavier University student over a vehicle collision on Fat Tuesday last year that killed Kerry "Fatman" Hunter, a Grammy-winning drummer, as he walked across ...

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.

Johnson gifted the lofty sum in honor of Xavier's President Emeritus. Magic Johnson has pledged $ 500,000 to Xavier University of Louisiana in honor of the HBCU’s esteemed leadership.

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 ...

Xavier University will have about 17% fewer freshmen this fall. It will "prudently reduce expenses" in response.