Alumni
University of New Orleans is All the Buzz at NOLA Bug Fest 2025
UNO was represented by members from many organizations including Keep UNO Beautiful; the UNO Garden Club; UNO Federal Credit Union; Birds of UNO; the Society...Read More
Experts to Discuss River Regions’ Economic & Real Estate Outlook at Inaugural Seminar
This premier event brings together economic experts, business leaders, real estate professionals, and elected officials from St. Charles, St. John the Baptist,...Read More
Alumni Spotlight: Frederick Thorne of First LSUNO Graduating Class Talks Career and Photography
“Photographing a bird just standing in water is boring, but capturing the bird taking off for flight or catching a fish shows movement and excitement.”...Read More
Jazz at the Sandbar Returns October 8 for Fall 2025 Series
This season's shows will be held in the Earl K. Long Library in room 410, the same ADA-accessible venue as last semester.
Jazz at the Sandbar returns to the...Read More
2025 Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumni Gala
In addition to the 2025 Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumna of the Year, Entergy Executive and three-time alumna Kimberly Cook-Nelson and 2025 Norma Jane...Read More
UNO’s Henry Bernstein College of Business Administration Launches Free Virtual Speaker Series on Artificial Intelligence for Small Business Owners
Designed to demystify artificial intelligence (AI) and empower local entrepreneurs, this free three-part event will introduce practical, accessible ways small...Read More
The Beach at UNO Dedicates East Campus to Former Congressman Bob Livingston
Known for his advocacy on behalf of the U.S. Navy and his efforts to secure federal investment in New Orleans, Livingston was recognized at UNO for his...Read More
Alumni Spotlight: CEO Mario DeLuca Gains National Recognition from Microsoft and Starts a Franchise
DeLuca partnered with local entrepreneur and founder of Doggie Bus Troy Bergeron, to make the “Uber for Dogs” app.
Mario DeLuca started his company DeLuca...Read More
UNO to Honor Entergy Executive Kimberly Cook-Nelson, Acclaimed Chef Edgar Chase IV at 2025 Alumni Gala
Kimberly Cook-Nelson will receive the Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumni Award, and Chef Edgar “Dook” Chase IV will receive the Norma Jane Sabiston...Read More
UNO Awarded Grant to Launch Food Waste Reduction Pilot Project
Waste will be transported to the UNO campus garden, where it will be processed into compost by members of the UNO Garden Club. The compost will then be used in...Read More
UNO Press Publishes Photography Book Chronicling Pre-Katrina New Orleans
The book presents a visual record of New Orleans during the years prior to Hurricane Katrina, focusing on the city’s built environment, public spaces, and...Read More
From Pandemic to Purpose: Julie Stokes and President Kathy Johnson Send Off UNO’s Class of 2025
“This day is not just about a diploma; it’s about everything you overcame to earn it,” Stokes said.
On Friday, May 9th, along the shores of Lake Pontchartrain,...Read More
UNO Alumna, Business Owner and Civic Leader Julie Stokes to Serve as Spring 2025 Commencement Speaker
Julie Stokes, a past winner of UNO’s Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumni Award, will be the spring 2025 commencement speaker.
University of New Orleans alumna...Read More
New Book Edited by Education Professor Addresses Family and Community Engagement in Charter Schools
Brian Beabout is an associate professor of education, director of the School of Education and graduate coordinator of K-12 educational leadership.
A new book...Read More
Experts to Discuss New Orleans' Economic and Real Estate Outlook at Annual Forecast Seminar on April 1
The 2025 Dr. Ivan Miestchovich Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecast Seminar for metropolitan New Orleans will take place on Tuesday, April 1 at the...Read More
University of New Orleans Students to Participate in the World’s Richest Business Plan Competition
Andrew Bradford (left) and Jared Wise will represent the University of New Orleans at the 2025 Rice Business Plan Competition.
Two University of New Orleans...Read More
University of New Orleans Ranks in Top 10 Percent Nationwide on Social Mobility Index
The 2024 Social Mobility Index measures how successful institutions are in elevating low-income students into the middle class by five years after graduation....Read More
Commencement Speaker Urges Graduates to Apply Project Management Principles to Their Own Lives
Commencement speaker Michael "Mike" Jackson addresses the University of New Orleans' class of Fall 2024.
University of New Orleans alumnus Michael D. Jackson...Read More
New Textbook By UNO Graduate Students and Faculty Focuses on Southern Nonprofits
A team of University of New Orleans graduate students, faculty and alumni, working in partnership with Louisiana-based nonprofits, published the book "Social...Read More
Sixty-Six UNO Alumni Named to List of Influential Business Leaders
Dozens of University of New Orleans alumni are featured in the 2025 edition of the New Orleans 500.
The 2025 edition of the New Orleans 500, which profiles...Read More