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Norman Francis

Former president of Xavier University of Louisiana
Norman Christopher Francis is an American academic who served as president of Xavier University of Louisiana from 1968 to 2015. He was the first Black and first lay president of the school, and the second African American to ever serve as... Wikipedia
Norman Christopher Francis (born March 20, 1931) is an American academic who served as president of Xavier University of Louisiana from 1968 to 2015.
Educator and institution builder, Norman C. Francis was born March 20, 1931, in Lafayette, Louisiana. His father, a barber and his mother, a homemaker, ...
A Jesuit-educated civil rights advocate and highly respected civic leader, Norman C. Francis has devoted his life to bridging racial divides, ...
Jan 17, 2024 ˇ DR. NORMAN C. FRANCIS: A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP documents his journey from humble beginnings in Lafayette to a 47-year career as Xavier University ...
Oct 2, 2022 ˇ Francis' long and illustrious career as President Emeritus of Xavier University of Louisiana, which is also his alma mater. The documentary can ...
Norman C. Francis, the beloved, influential president of Xavier University of Louisiana is the University of Notre Dame's 2019 Laetare Medal Recipient.
Celebrating 40 years of unprecedented leadership. Dr. Francis was instrumental in enhancing Xavier's national reputation as an institution with a dedicated ...
Video for Norman Francis
Chronicles the life of the Xavier University president, civil rights and civic leader.
Duration: 55:00
The Norman C. Francis Teacher Residency (NCFTR) prepares diverse cohorts of community-based educators in a Residency program through deep investments in ...
Feb 2, 2024 ˇ Norman C. Francis ('52). “Dr. Francis was a part of Xavier for over half of the century that Xavier has been serving the underserved.