Welcome to the Xavier University of Louisiana Office of the Provost, where our mission is to foster academic excellence, leadership, and innovation in alignment with the university's rich Catholic heritage. Committed to cultivating a vibrant learning community, we aim to provide transformative educational experiences that empower students, engage in cutting-edge research, and promote a spirit of inquiry and truth.ries.
Becoming the XULA the world needs
Xavier University of Louisiana, inspired by its rich heritage and commitment to academic excellence, aspires to be a leading Catholic research university on a global scale. Embracing a distinctive identity and mission, Xavier seeks to stand alongside the world's premier private research institutions while embodying the values of its Catholic tradition. This ambitious endeavor, fostering top-tier education and research guided by a shared Catholic mission, represents a groundbreaking and transformative initiative in the realm of higher education.
In her role as Provost, Dr. Marguerite Giguette serves as the chief academic officer at Xavier University of Louisiana. Entrusted with the stewardship of the university's mission, Dr. Giguette is the foremost advocate for academic excellence within both the internal and external spheres. Leading strategic academic initiatives on behalf of the university, she collaborates with associate provosts, the vice president for research, deans, the university librarian, and other academic leaders. Dr. Giguette is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant learning community that challenges and engages students, inspires cutting-edge research and scholarship, and values intellectual inquiry as a pursuit of truth.
At Xavier University of Louisiana, the Provost's office, under the leadership of Dr. Giguette, strives to uphold the institution's Catholic mission, contributing to the university's role as a distinguished global Catholic research university. Through her guidance and collaboration with academic leaders, Dr. Giguette ensures that Xavier remains at the forefront of academic achievement, making significant contributions to both education and research in alignment with its rich Catholic tradition.
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College Of Pharmacy
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College of Arts and Sciences
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Colleges & Programs
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Institute for Black Catholic Studies
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International Programs
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Research & Sponsored Programs
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