Xavier University of Louisiana Secures Approval for Fifth U.S. HBCU Medical School

By Olivia.sanchez · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-10-21

Inside Higher Ed reports that Xavier University of Louisiana has received accreditation to launch the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine in 2027. This initiative, developed alongside the Ochsner Health Network, marks the first new HBCU medical institution to open in decades. The

Inside Higher Ed reports that Xavier University of Louisiana has received accreditation to launch the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine in 2027. This initiative, developed alongside the Ochsner Health Network, marks the first new HBCU medical institution to open in decades. The