Since the Xavier University of Louisiana was founded nearly 100 years ago by St. Katharine Drexel and her Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, it has boasted generations of students who strive for distinction and promote a more just and humane society. This past weekend, one such Xavierite, Terrol Perkins, served as an example of the standard for achievement and excellence instilled in every Xavier student; Perkins, a student leader and graduating senior, competed in the Belford V. Lawson Oratory Competition at the 78th annual Alpha Phi Alpha Southwestern Regional Convention, winning first place among the collegiate speakers.
Student Life, Educational LeadershipAt Xavier University of Louisiana, students are encouraged to go above and beyond in their endeavors. For some, this includes taking leadership positions, joining different organizations on and off campus, or volunteering their time to their communities. For others, this can take the shape of pursuing multiple degrees to gain more knowledge and skills that could benefit their careers. For one student, Seth Alexander, this pursuit includes leadership positions, dual-degree programs, and, most recently, a championship win in the university’s track and field program, marking his second National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Championship.
Athletics, College of PharmacyFor the past 100 years, Xavier University of Louisiana has motivated its students to succeed in any area that they may choose. For almost the same amount of time, Xavier’s College of Pharmacy (COP) has inspired its students to eliminate health disparities in underserved communities and achieve health equity through various avenues of pharmacy. A common factor among COP students is their pursuit of leadership opportunities that translate into their careers and work as pharmacists to connect with and better their communities. For COP students like Ronisha Causesy, this materializes in her experiences with the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), where she was awarded its 2024 Southwest Region scholarship and reappointed as student pharmacist task leader in their organization.
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