Organization:New Orleans University

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New Orleans University c. 1920
Former names
New Orleans College
TypePrivate, HBCU
Active1868–1934
Location
New Orleans
,
Louisiana
,

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

See also: Category:Dillard University alumni

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