125th Alumnae Association Anniversary
On April 24, 2025, Ursuline Academy of New Orleans will celebrate the 125th anniversary of its Alumnae Association. Established on April 24, 1900, the association has been dedicated to strengthening the bond between former students and their alma mater. The celebration will take place on April 23, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the Academy's Courtyard, featuring a champagne toast honoring Cor Unum Collective Members, followed by a happy hour celebration.
Special Thanks to our 125th Anniversary Celebration Sponsors
125th Cor Unum Sponsors
Deborah Augustine Grant ‘79
Skips of '74
125th True Blue Sponsor
Kristin Van Hook, M.D. '92
125th Anniversary Sponsors
Annie Bourg Broussard '92
Susan Ellender '88
Rhesa Ortique McDonald '66
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Champagne Toast to Cor Unum Collective Members
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Celebration
Location: Ursuline Academy State Street Horseshoe
Join us as we celebrate 125 years of the Ursuline Academy of New Orleans Alumnae Association! Kick off the 125th Anniversary of the Ursuline Alumnae Association with an evening of fun, nostalgia, and reconnection in the beautiful Academy Horseshoe. This special celebration is an opportunity for alumnae to reconnect with classmates, rediscover campus, and commemorate more than a century of sisterhood and service.
125th Alumnae Association Academy Gift - The Legacy Room: Academy Archives
To mark this special occasion, the Alumnae Association is launching The Legacy Room: Academy Archives—a fundraising project that will Celebrate Our History and Shape Our Future. This initiative aims to preserve the rich legacy of Ursuline by creating a dedicated Academy Archives Room and developing a guided, recorded museum tour.
The project will:
- Honor Our Heritage: Organize and display historical items currently stored in the third-floor Nashville building (old convent building/Lily House).
- Ensure Professional Excellence: Employ an archivist to curate and organize this invaluable collection.
- Elevate the Tricentennial: Showcase the completed project as a cornerstone achievement of the UAA’s 125th celebration and a gift to the Academy’s upcoming 300th anniversary.
Funds will be allocated for supplies to organize the space, expert archiving, and the creation of the recorded tour. This enduring legacy will stand as a testament to the UAA’s commitment to preserving Ursuline’s unparalleled history.
Make your gift today!
125th Anniversary Commemorative Items
Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Ursuline Alumnae Association with our exclusive commemorative collection! This limited-edition collection features the Mignon Faget Lily Pin, an Alumnae Cross Ornament or Sculpture by India Stewart, and elegantly etched glasses. Each item captures the timeless spirit and tradition of Ursuline. Don’t miss your chance to own these cherished keepsakes.
Inspired by a French silver processional cross used by Ursuline alumnae for special ceremonies and liturgical events since the establishment of its Alumnae Association in 1900. With flourishing lilies and stylized acorns, this piece, known as the Ursuline Alumnae Cross is redolent with the style of the French Ursulines of New Orleans. The Alumnae Cross Sculptures designed by India Stewart are made-to-order, anticipated timeline for pick-up availability is September 2025.
Lily Pins must be preordered by Wednesday, February 26, 2025, for pick up at Happy Hour on April 23, 2025. The next round of Lily Pins will be ordered in June of 2025. Anticipated timeline for pick-up availability is September 2025.
Proceeds from commemorative items will directly support the creation of The Legacy Room: Academy Archives.
Ursuline Alumnae Cross Ornament — Limited availability. Purchase yours today!
(4.25” H x 2.25” W)
Ursuline Alumnae Cross Sculpture — these beautifully designed crosses are made-to-order. Anticipated timeline for pick-up availability is September 2025.
(4.75” H x 2.25” W)
Mignon Faget Lily Pin — Initial Pre-order for 125th Celebration has closed. The next round or pins will be placed in June of 2025. Anticipated timeline for pick-up availability is September 2025.
UAA 125 Anniversary Champagne Flute Set of 4 — Limited Availability. Purchase yours today!
Straight from the archives, bring a piece of history to your kitchen with a commemorative tea towel. Featuring the original Cor Unum logo, these towels are a special nod to the beginning of the Ursuline Alumnae Association in 1900.
Towels are white with navy blue screenprinting and measure at 27" x 27".
The logo measures at 8.5" x 8.5" with a 2" gap from the bottom.