NEW ORLEANS, La. - Xavier Cole, a native of Biloxi, Miss., announced via video message on March 23 that he has been named president of Loyola University New Orleans. He is the college’s 18th president and first person of color; and the second layperson to lead the 111-year-old university. Currently serving as Marquette University’s VP for student affairs. Cole will begin his tenure at Loyola on June 1. Cole holds a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Mississippi and a master’s in the same field from Miami University (Ohio). He added a doctorate in higher education from the University of Pennsylvania in 2013 before going on to hold roles with Washington College (Md.), Marquette and Loyola University Maryland. (WLOX 03/23/23) Biloxi man appointed president of Loyola University New Orleans (wlox.com)
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