First Lady Obama to speak at Dillard University 2014 commencement
buzzz worthy. . .
First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver the commencement address to the class of 2014 at Dillard University in New Orleans, LA. Dillard is a private four-year liberal arts historically black university with a history dating back to 1869. Academically, Dillard is listed on: Forbes’ 2013 list of Top Colleges and Universities in the U.S., top 60 liberal arts institutions by the Washington Monthly (2013), and is consistently one of U.S News and World Report’s top Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The University has been fully engaged in the economic development of the Gentilly community in which it is located as well as the city of New Orleans. Dillard University partners with 12 community organizations, businesses, and local schools in implementing such projects as home buyer workshops, community health fairs, edible gardens, and water sustainability.
First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver the commencement address to the class of 2014 at Dillard University in New Orleans, LA. Dillard is a private four-year liberal arts historically black university with a history dating back to 1869. Academically, Dillard is listed on: Forbes’ 2013 list of Top Colleges and Universities in the U.S., top 60 liberal arts institutions by the Washington Monthly (2013), and is consistently one of U.S News and World Report’s top Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The University has been fully engaged in the economic development of the Gentilly community in which it is located as well as the city of New Orleans. Dillard University partners with 12 community organizations, businesses, and local schools in implementing such projects as home buyer workshops, community health fairs, edible gardens, and water sustainability.
