New Orleans University

New Orleans University
New Orleans University c. 1920
Former names	New Orleans College
Type	Private, HBCU
Active	1868–1934
Location	New Orleans , Louisiana , United States

New Orleans University was a historically black college that operated between 1873 and 1934 in New Orleans. It was founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church and affiliated with a number of preparatory schools located in various parts of the state of Louisiana. It merged with Straight College in 1934 to form Dillard University.

Campus

New Orleans University originally opened at Camp and Race streets in New Orleans. In 1866^{[citation needed]}, it moved to St. Charles Avenue near what is presently Jefferson Avenue.

Notable alumni

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to New Orleans University.

"New Orleans University" . Collier's New Encyclopedia. 1921.

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