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 ...

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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 ...

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.

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

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.

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