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Dillard University

Season 5 Episode 19 | 28m 26s

Dillard University

This episode of the series “Folks” from April 6, 1986, features a visit to Dillard University, a historically black college and university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rob Hinton first interviews Dr. Samuel Dubois Cook, the university president, who discusses their academic programs, financial stability, the students they look for, and the importance of financial aid to their students.

01/22/2021

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Dillard University

Season 5 Episode 19 | 28m 26s

This episode of the series “Folks” from April 6, 1986, features a visit to Dillard University, a historically black college and university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rob Hinton first interviews Dr. Samuel Dubois Cook, the university president, who discusses their academic programs, financial stability, the students they look for, and the importance of financial aid to their students.

01/22/2021

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