From blockbuster-worthy tornadoes to the relentless force of Category five hurricanes and the unexpected plot twist of a global pandemic, the script of reality seems straight out of Hollywood. 然而,, in the halls of academia and amidst the bustling energy of college life, the need for preparedness could not be more real. Despite these challenges, Xavier remains steadfast in its motto: “Fear Nothing. 奋力向前.“现在, with Maxwell Milam joining the Xavier 大学警察 Department (XUPD) as their Emergency Management Coordinator, the institution stands better prepared than ever to live up to this creed.

The Xavier University Art Collection and Gallery recently celebrated a significant milestone as it secured a prestigious 2024 Emergency Mitigation and Disaster Preparedness Grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH). As the university prepares to celebrate its first century of service in 2025, the grant represents a pivotal step in fortifying Xavier’s ability to safeguard its invaluable collection against potential threats such as natural disasters.

Two Xavier University of Louisiana students, as prime examples of the institution’s near 100 years of excellence, were recently accepted into the accepted into the Public Policy & 国际事务计划 (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute (JSI).Juniors Jamya Davis and Kadence Means were selected as fellows from a pool of 1300 competitive applicants to attend the six-week rigorous summer program at one of six host campuses. PPIA奖学金的成立, the JSI experience builds knowledge in economics, 统计数据, 国内 & international policy studies, and leadership topics. The program prepares students for advanced schooling and careers in public service in both 国内 and global affairs. Embodiments of the Xavier mission to promote a more just and humane society, both Means and Davis were selected for the fellowship for their merit as well as their “previous, 当前的, 并表示将致力于公共服务.”