Dillard University and the Louisiana State University Health Shreveport School of Medicine have established a partnership to allow more Dillard students to apply to medical school. The partnership was created through a memorandum of understanding that states that all Dillard...
Advertiser's Message / education / Events
by Tyree Worthy · Published December 7, 2020 · Last modified December 8, 2020
The Crescent City (LA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated presents the first in a series of chapter-hosted webinars. The first webinar, What You Need To Know About Successions, takes place via Zoom this Wednesday, December 9, from 6:30 to 8:30...
Operation Spark, a nonprofit tech bootcamp dedicated to changing lives by advancing technological skills for today’s workplace, will offer a free two-week “Introduction to Coding” course. These courses are offered monthly, and the next one begins on October 12. The...
“The World Waits for No One” Meet Aaliyah Allen, G.W. Carver High School 2020 Scholar of the Year Aaliyah Allen is eighteen years old. She is an activist, an athlete, and the Class of 2020’s Scholar of the Year at...
business / education / Events / Featured / tech / things to do
by Tyree Worthy · Published June 17, 2020
Black Tech NOLA 2020 will offer a free virtual conference to bring the local black tech community together. The 3rd Annual Black Tech NOLA, to be held June 29 thru July 1, will be three days of talks, virtual meetups,...
Figuring out what to do after high school is hard. Good news: there’s a new option for New Orleans public high school graduates. LAUNCH is a free bridge year program that connects young people with brighter futures. Students in LAUNCH:...
How New Orleans Schools Support Social-Emotional Needs and Mental Health during the Pandemic This pandemic is affecting not just our children’s physical health and academic experiences; it is taking a deep emotional toll as well. At New Schools for New...
City Government / education / Social Action / things to do
by Tyree Worthy · Published April 27, 2020
via the City of New Orleans The Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Youth and Families, would like to invite you to participate in Junior Civic Leadership Academy (JCLA). This initiative from Mayor LaToya Cantrell...
City Government / education / Environment & Coast Preservation / Featured / flood protection and drainage / Land Use & Development / recognition
by Tyree Worthy · Published March 4, 2020
Councilman Jared Brossett recently released his office’s 2019 Annual Impact Report, detailing major accomplishments for District D and the entire city. The report highlights last year’s accomplishments such as $30 million in roadwork improvement and doubling the funding for early...
Girls on the Run New Orleans is looking for volunteer coaches that can inspire girls to recognize their inner strength. The activity-based nonprofit has coaches lead small teams through dynamic discussions, activities, and running games for girls in grades 3rd...
via Audubon Schools As anticipated, Audubon Charter’s Gentilly school has reportedly added a Pre-K 3 program, offering 35 seats available for prospective students who turned 3 years old on or before September 30, 2019. Audubon Schools just received its daycare...
education / Environment & Coast Preservation / Events / Sustainability
by Tyree Worthy · Published November 6, 2019
The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation will host “Splash!”, a water engineering event for Girl Scouts to explore ways to re-imagine our life with water. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, Girl Scouts can design, build, and test ways...
