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University of New Orleans finance professor Tarun Mukherjee, a 43-year faculty member who established a scholarship, student-managed fund and help create a finance trading lab, died June 11, 2024.

_{June 13, 2024}

In Memoriam: Finance Professor Tarun Mukherjee

University of New Orleans finance professor Tarun Mukherjee, a 43-year faculty member who established a scholarship, student-managed fund and help create a...Read More

Actor Glen Powell stars as Gary Johnson, a University of New Orleans professor who moonlights as a fake hit man for the New Orleans Police Department.

_{June 12, 2024}

UNO Campus Plays Supporting Role in Hit New Movie “Hit Man"

Actor Glen Powell stars as Gary Johnson, a University of New Orleans professor who moonlights as a fake hit man for the New Orleans Police Department. The...Read More

Randall Langston is the University of New Orleans’ new vice president for enrollment management.

_{May 28, 2024}

Student Access and Success Drives UNO’s New Enrollment VP

Randall Langston is the University of New Orleans’ new vice president for enrollment management. Randall Langston, the University of New Orleans’ new vice...Read More

University of New Orleans President Kathy Johnson (far left) visits Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, which has partnered with UNO to create a yearlong residency placement program for education majors.

_{May 15, 2024}

School Of Education Partners With Kenner Discovery Schools To Create ‘Teacher Pipeline’

University of New Orleans President Kathy Johnson (far left) visits Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, which has partnered with UNO to create a yearlong...Read More

The University of New Orleans hosted SUCbAUF, the annual free crawfish boil for students, on Tuesday. This year marked the 37th anniversary of the on-campus event.

_{May 1, 2024}

SUCbAUF 2024: A Mini Jazz Fest On the Lakefront

The University of New Orleans hosted SUCbAUF, the annual free crawfish boil for students, on Tuesday. This year marked the 37th anniversary of the on-campus...Read More

UNO education professor Marc Pierre Bonis’s new book offers his evolving perspectives on life and maintaining a healthy mental attitude.

_{April 26, 2024}

Education Professor Shares Five Decades of Reflections in ‘100 Scribblings’

UNO education professor Marc Pierre Bonis’s new book offers his evolving perspectives on life and maintaining a healthy mental attitude. University of New...Read More

College sports executive and University of New Orleans alumna Kiki Baker Barnes will serve as the principal speaker at the University’s spring 2024 commencement ceremony.

_{April 9, 2024}

College Sports Executive Kiki Baker Barnes To Serve as Spring 2024 Commencement Speaker

College sports executive and University of New Orleans alumna Kiki Baker Barnes is the principal speaker at the University’s spring 2024 commencement ceremony....Read More

The University of New Orleans and Bernhard announced the completion of a state-of-the-art solar array on the University’s campus Wednesday, March 27, which will offset UNO’s annual electric consumption.

_{March 27, 2024}

University of New Orleans Partners With Bernhard to Launch Innovative Solar Array Installation

The University of New Orleans and Bernhard announced the completion of a state-of-the-art solar array on the University’s campus on Wednesday, March 27, which...Read More

University of New Orleans engineering students race the TriplePs (Positive Privateer Pirogue) in Bayou St. John during the Gulf Coast American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Symposium hosted by UNO on March 7-9.

_{March 13, 2024}

UNO Hosts 400 For 2024 ASCE Gulf Coast Student Symposium

University of New Orleans engineering students race the TriplePs (Positive Privateer Pirogue) in Bayou St. John during the Gulf Coast American Society of Civil...Read More

University of New Orleans engineering students layer a concrete mixture on the canoe they will race as part of the engineering competitions to be held at UNO during the American Society of Civil Engineers Gulf Coast Student Symposium.

_{February 28, 2024}

UNO Will Host 2024 ASCE Gulf Coast Student Symposium March 7-9

University of New Orleans engineering students layer a concrete mixture on the canoe they will race as part of the engineering competitions to be held at UNO...Read More

The University of New Orleans College of Business Administration has been named in honor of Henry Bernstein. The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors approved the change on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.

_{February 22, 2024}

College of Business Administration Named in Honor of Benefactor and Former Adjunct Professor Henry Bernstein

The University of New Orleans College of Business Administration has been named in honor of Henry Bernstein. The University of Louisiana System Board of...Read More

Ellen Lee, who earned a bachelor’s and an MBA from the University of New Orleans, has established a scholarship to help returning students complete their degree.

_{January 3, 2024}

Alumna Ellen Lee Establishes New Opportunity Scholarship At UNO

Ellen Lee, who earned a bachelor’s and an MBA from the University of New Orleans, has established a scholarship to help returning students complete their...Read More

The newly renovated lounge in the Engineering Building at UNO offers students a comfortable study place.

_{December 12, 2023}

Engineering Study Lounge Renovated with $120K Gift

The newly renovated lounge in the Engineering Building at UNO offers students a comfortable study place. The study lounge in the Engineering Building at the...Read More

Many University of New Orleans alumni are among those featured in the New Orleans 500, Biz New Orleans’ list of ‘influential, involved and inspiring business leaders.

_{November 16, 2023}

Seventy UNO Alumni Selected for List of New Orleans Business Influencers

Many University of New Orleans alumni are among those featured in the New Orleans 500, Biz New Orleans’ list of ‘influential, involved and inspiring business...Read More

Rebekah Lewis, who earned a degree in anthropology, is the behavior director at Chimp Haven, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary in Keithville, Louisiana.

_{November 13, 2023}

Alumna Rebekah Lewis Is Behavior Director At The World’s Largest Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Rebekah Lewis, who earned a degree in anthropology, is the behavior director at Chimp Haven, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary in Keithville, Louisiana....Read More

UNO alumna Sabrina Farmer (left) stands with President Kathy Johnson and Ricky Burke, president of the UNO Alumni Association, at the Distinguished Alumni Gala held Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at the National WWII Museum.

_{November 10, 2023}

‘Don’t Underestimate How Far You Can Go, as a UNO Graduate,” Distinguished Alumna Sabrina Farmer Tells Gala Audience

UNO alumna Sabrina Farmer (left) stands with President Kathy Johnson and Ricky Burke, president of the UNO Alumni Association, at the Distinguished Alumni...Read More

The Lakefront Arena, a world-class destination for live entertainment that brings in millions of patrons, celebrates 40 years.

_{November 1, 2023}

Lakefront Arena Celebrates 40th Anniversary November 1

The Lakefront Arena, a world-class destination for live entertainment, celebrates 40 years on Nov.1. Today, the UNO Lakefront Arena, which was designed by...Read More

Bailey Bullock, who is pursuing a master’s degree in transportation at UNO, will be recognized by the U.S. Department of Transportation during a ceremony in January.

_{October 31, 2023}

UNO Graduate Student Bailey Bullock Named Outstanding Transportation Center Student of the Year

Bailey Bullock, who is pursuing a master’s degree in transportation at UNO, will be recognized by the U.S. Department of Transportation during a ceremony in...Read More

The Silver & Blue magazine offers alumni, students and friends of the University of New Orleans an exciting snapshot of the institution and its impactful work on campus and beyond.

_{October 26, 2023}

Rocket Man Lionel Dutreix Graces the Cover of the Fall 2023 Issue of Silver & Blue

The Silver & Blue magazine offers alumni, students and friends of the University of New Orleans an exciting snapshot of the institution and its impactful work...Read More

The University of New Orleans is celebrating homecoming week, Nov. 6-11, with a slate of activities.

_{October 24, 2023}

Ahoy, Privateers! It’s Almost Homecoming Week

The University of New Orleans is celebrating homecoming week, Nov. 6-11, with a slate of activities. In a tradition that celebrates school pride, the...Read More