Family, friends, community members and city leaders gathered at the St. Louis Cathedral to honor and remember Dr. Norman C.

Dr. Francis laid in repose inside Xavier University's Convocation Center on Monday. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 8 a.m ...

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder among the visiting dignitaries ...

Longtime Xavier president valued substance over volume and leadership over showmanship. He showed it every day in his ...

Dr. Norman C. Francis laid to rest in New Orleans ...

People traveled from across the country to attend the educator's funeral ...

Francis was my university president, my guidance counselor, my mentor, my confidant and my friend,” writes Benjamin. Many are ...

Hundreds packed St. Louis Cathedral to celebrate Dr. Norman C. Francis’ lifetime of leadership and its impact on New Orleans.

Francis had that effect throughout his life. He could calm the waters while also pushing for progress. He was not only nice, ...

The man who succeeded him as president of Xavier University recalls Francis’ advice and strength. Francis, who died Feb. 18 at age 94, is being remembered by many across Louisiana and beyond.

"I was deeply saddened this morning to learn of the passing of Dr. Norman C. Francis. I was not only grateful for his friendship, but I also held tremendous admiration and respect for the leadership ...