Xavier University of Louisiana Office of the Provost
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.
A Visionary Path Forward Xavier University of Louisiana aspires to stand at the forefront as a premier global Catholic research university, distinguished and unique among the world's top private institutions.
Learn About Xavier College of Pharmacy
Xavier University is the country’s only Catholic HBCU, built on diversity and inclusion from the very start. It’s a special place to earn your PharmD degree.
“Being a student in the Xavier University College of Pharmacy is an experience like no other,” describes Dr. LeDuff. “For me, there’s a strong sense of community within your cohort as you all go through ‘the struggle’ of Xavier University pharmacy curriculum together.”
Dr. LeDuff says joining the Xavier University pharmacy community as a student makes you part of a “pharmily” that works together and grows together.
It’s never about numbers here — it’s about individuals and relationships. You have the opportunity to connect with not only students but also the pharmacy community, professors, and staff members who can become your mentors, friends, and advisors.
Pharmacy students also get to explore learning and experiences outside the classroom through more than 25 organizations that help you bond with others who share your interests and goals.
Learn more about earning a Doctor of Pharmacy at Xavier.
From Pharmacy School Student to Clinical Staff Pharmacist & Fellow
Today, Dr. LeDuff works as a clinical staff pharmacist for ambulatory care and health equity. He was also a clinical pharmacy education fellow at Xavier University College of Pharmacy.
The Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacy Education is a new postgraduate training program offered to pharmacy professionals who have a strong interest in pursuing a career in clinical academic pharmacy. “The program focuses on how to balance the four areas of academia: teaching, scholarship, service, and collegiality,” he explains.
Dr. LeDuff says that earning a PharmD at Xavier University pharmacy school prepared him for this role in several ways.
