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Christopher Hicks is a graduate student in UNO’s counseling program.

_{January 17, 2024}

UNO Graduate Student Christopher Hicks Awarded NBCC Fellowship

Christopher Hicks is a graduate student in UNO’s counseling program. University of New Orleans graduate student Christopher Hicks has been selected for the...Read More

University of New Orleans President Kathy Johnson is the eighth president and the first woman to helm UNO in its 65-year history.

_{January 11, 2024}

UNO President Kathy Johnson: Collaborative, Servant Leader

University of New Orleans President Kathy Johnson is the eighth president and the first woman to helm UNO in its 65-year history. University of New Orleans...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

UNO librarian Connie Phelps holds a brick from William Frantz Elementary School that is among the recent artifacts donated as part of the Orleans Parish School Board Collection housed at the University of New Orleans’ Earl K. Long Library.

_{December 14, 2023}

Earl K. Long Library Special Collection of Orleans Parish School Board Memorabilia Is Expanding

UNO librarian Connie Phelps holds a brick from William Frantz Elementary School that is among the recent artifacts donated as part of the Orleans Parish School...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

Students at Village de L’Est Elementary School work with Dianne Barth of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on solutions to issues they identified while surveying their school yard.

_{December 6, 2023}

Grant Seeks To Create Environmental ‘Place-based’ Program For Elementary Students

Students at Village de L’Est Elementary School work with Dianne Barth of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on solutions to issues they identified while surveying...Read More

University of New Orleans student Alvin Webre will be among the hundreds of candidates participating in UNO’s fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 8.

_{December 1, 2023}

At 73, UNO Student Alvin Webre Plans To ‘Repurpose’ With Accounting Degree

University of New Orleans student Alvin Webre will be among the hundreds of candidates participating in UNO’s fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 8. After 30...Read More

UNO English professor Carolyn Hembree’s third poetry collection, “For Today,” is set for release in January.

_{November 28, 2023}

UNO English Professor Carolyn Hembree Publishes Third Poetry Collection

UNO English professor Carolyn Hembree’s third poetry collection, “For Today,” is set for release in January. University of New Orleans English professor...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

The University of New Orleans School of Education has received reaccreditation for its educator preparation programs.

_{November 15, 2023}

University of New Orleans Educator Prep Programs Recognized for National Excellence

The University of New Orleans School of Education has received reaccreditation for its educator preparation programs. The Council for the Accreditation of...Read More

Melanie Boulet, Alexander Bischof, Marcus Bischof, Andrea Bischof and Günter Bischof gather at an Oct. 26 retirement party for the longtime UNO history professor.

_{November 8, 2023}

Scholarship Honoring Longtime History Professor Günter Bischof Will Support Student Research and Travel

Melanie Boulet, Alexander Bischof, Marcus Bischof, Andrea Bischof and Günter Bischof gather at an Oct. 26 retirement party for the longtime UNO history...Read More

Tony Diaz’s book on community organizing, published by UNO Press, recently earned international recognition.

_{November 6, 2023}

UNO Press Book Wins International Latino Book Award

Tony Diaz’s book on community organizing, published by UNO Press, recently earned international recognition. A University of New Orleans Press book about...Read More

University of New Orleans biology professor Nicola Anthony, far left in blue, conducted research in Gabon, Africa as part of a field training school. This photo was taken in front of the mayor’s office in Lastourville.

_{November 3, 2023}

UNO Biology Professor Nicola Anthony Helps Train Conservation Scientists Via Field School in Central Africa

University of New Orleans biology professor Nicola Anthony, far left first row in blue, conducted research in Gabon, Africa as part of a field training school....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

UNO library faculty and staff gather in front of the Earl K. Long Library to celebrate the 2023 Louisiana Library of the Year award.

_{October 30, 2023}

Earl K. Long Library Named 2023 Louisiana Library of the Year

UNO library faculty and staff gather in front of the Earl K. Long Library to celebrate the 2023 Louisiana Library of the Year award. The Earl K. Long Library...Read More

UNO is the recipient of a University Affiliate Grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful to expand on-campus recycling. Recycling bins, like the one pictured, are painted with environmental art to make them stand out from landfill trash cans.

_{October 30, 2023}

UNO Awarded Recycling Grant

UNO is the recipient of a University Affiliate Grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful to expand on-campus recycling. Recycling bins, like the one pictured, are...Read More

Theatre UNO’s fall production of “Blood at the Root” opens Nov. 10 at the Robert E. Nims Theatre located on campus.

_{October 24, 2023}

Theatre UNO Presents: ‘Blood at the Root’

Theatre UNO’s fall production of “Blood at the Root” opens Nov. 10 at the Robert E. Nims Theatre located on campus. Theatre UNO presents “Blood at the Root” by...Read More

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