Addressing health inequities one step at a time.
At Xavier University, XULA VOICE (Vaccine Outreach Impacting Community Equity) is proud to spearhead an innovative initiative designed to integrate research, academics, and community health, uniquely engaging healthcare professionals at every stage of their careers. Our commitment lies in cultivating a robust academic environment that fosters cutting-edge research, encouraging a deeper understanding of healthcare challenges and solutions. We believe in actively involving community members and healthcare workers in our research endeavors, ensuring that our academic pursuits are not only theoretically sound but also practically relevant and impactful. Through XULA VOICE, Xavier University aims to contribute significantly to the field of healthcare, nurturing professionals who are not just skilled in their craft but are also deeply attuned to the community's health needs and committed to addressing them through research-informed practices.
Xavier University of Louisiana Mission
Xavier University of Louisiana, founded by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, is Catholic and historically Black. The ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. This preparation takes place in a diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service.
Xavier University of Louisiana, founded by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, is Catholic and historically Black. The mission of the College of Pharmacy’s health sciences programs is to prepare students to become outstanding leaders as healthcare providers and scientists to impact the medically underserved, particularly African American communities, to achieve health equity, eliminate disparities and improve the health of all populations through patient-centered care, community engagement, and research or other scholarly work.