Norman C. Francis, civil rights champion and recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, dies at 94

Norman C. Francis, a civil rights pioneer, champion of education and leader who was charged with helping rebuild New Orleans ...

Norman Francis, Who Led Xavier University Into a New Era, Dies at 94

Norman Francis, the first Black president of Xavier University of Louisiana, who played an important role in the civil rights ...

Dr. Norman Francis 'A True Giant': Former Xavier University President Dies At 94

Dr. Norman Francis, former HBCU president and influential leader in education and banking, died in New Orleans, Louisiana, at age 94 on February 18, 2026.
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Xavier’s ‘Iron Man’ Norman Francis Dead at 94 as New Orleans Loses a Powerhouse

Dr. Norman C. Francis, the civil-rights-era leader who steered Xavier University of Louisiana for nearly half a century, died ...
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Five moments and memories that defined the life and legacy of Norman Francis

Norman C. Francis was one of the most influential New Orleanians of the past century. These five moments and memories help show his impact.
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Norman Francis, Xavier's longtime president, dies at 94

Norman Francis, the longtime president of Xavier University and a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, died Wednesday, his family said. He was 94. The big picture: Francis led Xavier for 47 years ...