New Orleans University was a
historically black college
Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the intention of primarily serving the African-American community. M ...
that operated between 1873 and 1934 in
. 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
Straight University, after 1915 Straight College, was a historically black college that operated between 1868 and 1934 in New Orleans, Louisiana. After struggling with financial difficulties, it was merged with New Orleans University to form ...
in 1934 to form
Dillard University
Dillard University is a private, historically black university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1930 and incorporating earlier institutions founded as early as 1869 after the American Civil War, it is affiliated with the United Church of Ch ...
.
Campus
New Orleans University originally opened at Camp and Race streets in New Orleans. In 1866, it moved to St. Charles Avenue near what is presently Jefferson Avenue.
Notable alumni
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Educational institutions established in 1873
Universities and colleges in New Orleans
Historically black universities and colleges in the United States
Defunct private universities and colleges in Louisiana
Educational institutions disestablished in 1934
Dillard University
1873 establishments in Louisiana
1934 disestablishments in Louisiana
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