to the left of Kearny hall. It was dedicated in honor of noted New Orleanian educator and philanthropist Fannie C. Williams (1882–1980) in June 1946. The building was renovated in 2000 and became a co-ed dormitory in 2014. Gentilly Gardens is on campus apartment style housing at Dillard University. These co-ed apartment blocks house junior and senior students. Nelson Complex consisted of three modular buildings that served as undergraduate housing for students. Named after William Nelson, the first African American president of the university, it was destroyed by fire during Hurricane Katrina. Student center Kearny Hall is the student center at Dillard University. It was built in 1935 and renovated in 1966 and 1996. This building is named in honor of New Orleanian Warren Kearny, Trustee of Dillard University. Kearny Hall is located at the center of the campus. In the building are a lounge area, post office, cafeteria, food service offices, as well as the Student Government Association office. The cafeteria section was remodeled during the summer of 2019, updating the interior design. President's house Built in 1936, the president's residence has been renovated three times: 1964, 1972 and 1997. It has been home to six of the seven presidents of Dillard University. It now serves as the Alumni House. Notable alumni The following notable individuals are alumni of Dillard University, Straight University, or New Orleans University: References External links Official website Official athletics website Student newspaper 3D Models of University Buildings: (Lawless Memorial Chapel) (Kearny Hall) Libraries in Louisiana Academic libraries Universities and colleges affiliated with the United Church of Christ Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools American Missionary Association Educational institutions established in 1869 1869 establishments in Louisiana Universities and colleges formed by merger in the United States Private universities and colleges in Louisiana Education in New Orleans