Press Releases

Showingofnews

Wendy Schluchter holds the University of New Orleans Eurofins chair in molecular biology and is professor and chair of the biological sciences department.

_{August 15, 2023}

UNO Biologist Wendy Schluchter Receives a Nearly $750K Department of Energy Research Grant

Wendy Schluchter holds the University of New Orleans Eurofins chair in molecular biology and is professor and chair of the biological sciences department....Read More

The Class of 2027 was welcomed to the University of New Orleans during a new student convocation held at Lakefront Arena on Friday.

_{August 14, 2023}

Class of 2027 Welcomed at New Student Convocation

The Class of 2027 was welcomed to the University of New Orleans during a new student convocation held at Lakefront Arena on Friday. While Monday marked the...Read More

Dinah Maygarden is a research associate and science education program director at UNO’s Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences.

_{August 7, 2023}

Science Educator Dinah Maygarden Named An Urban Conservancy 2023 Urban Hero

Dinah Maygarden is a research associate and science education program director at UNO’s Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences. University of New...Read More

Leah Myers, who earned an MFA in creative writing from UNO, has published her first book “Thinning Blood.”

_{July 31, 2023}

Alumni Spotlight: Author Leah Myers: ‘In my heart, I’m a storyteller’

Leah Myers, who earned an MFA in creative writing from UNO, has published her first book “Thinning Blood.” Author Leah Myers, who earned an MFA in creative...Read More

The Longo Group’s president, Ted Longo, presents a donation to Pamela Kennett-Hensel, dean of UNO’s College of Business Administration. They are pictured with Tracy Clanton (far left) and Eric Balukonis, major gifts officer with University Advancement.

_{July 27, 2023}

The Longo Group Donates $20K To UNO’s College of Business Administration

The Longo Group’s president, Ted Longo, presents a donation to Pamela Kennett-Hensel, dean of UNO’s College of Business Administration. They are pictured with...Read More

The new state-of-the-art hospitality facility will be the home of the renowned Lester E. Kabacoff School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration.

_{July 25, 2023}

New Hospitality Facility and Track & Field Stadium Among Approved State-Funded Capital Projects

The new state-of-the-art hospitality facility will be the home of the renowned Lester E. Kabacoff School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration. A $6...Read More

UNO counseling professor Michelle Wade and two University of New Orleans counseling students recently received research grants.

_{July 25, 2023}

Counselor Education Program Members Awarded Research Grants

UNO counseling professor Michelle Wade and two University of New Orleans counseling students recently received research grants. Three members of the University...Read More

An interdisciplinary team of University of New Orleans students will compete in the Department of Energy-sponsored wind competition. (Photo: National Renewable Energy Lab)

_{July 24, 2023}

UNO Among 32 Universities Selected for the 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition

An interdisciplinary team of University of New Orleans students will compete in the Department of Energy-sponsored wind competition. (Photo: National Renewable...Read More

The University of New Orleans' STEM Scholars Camp gives students a jump start on required course content focusing on math and biology skills.

_{July 18, 2023}

UNO's STEM Scholars Camp Undergirds Incoming First Year Students

The University of New Orleans' STEM Scholars Camp gives students a jump start on required course content focusing on math and biology skills. The University of...Read More

Hurricane Ida caused flooding and wind damage when it came ashore in 2021. (Associated Press)

_{July 12, 2023}

UNO Researcher Wants To Help Rural Communities Assess and Improve Storm Recovery Plans

Hurricane Ida caused flooding and wind damage when it came ashore in 2021. (Associated Press) In the last decade alone, south Louisiana has been hit by five...Read More

UNO’s native plant garden near the Fine Arts Building is one of four such gardens located on campus.

_{June 27, 2023}

UNO’s Native Plant Garden Earns Habitat Certification

UNO’s native plant garden near the Fine Arts Building is one of four such gardens located on campus. Another University of New Orleans native plant garden has...Read More

UNO's steel bridge competition team members from left to right, Gavin Trinh, Maria Umanzor, Perry Newman, Yelitza P. Cedeño and Steven Hernandez. Not pictured are Francisco Espinoza and Alonso Milon.

_{June 26, 2023}

UNO Civil Engineering Students Revive Steel Bridge Tradition with Stunning Regional Win

UNO's steel bridge competition team members from left to right, Gavin Trinh, Maria Umanzor, Perry Newman, Yelitza P. Cedeño and Steven Hernandez. Not pictured...Read More

Google VP Sabrina Farmer (left) is the winner of the 2023 Homer Hitt Distinguished Alumni Award and Avril Habetz is the 2023 Norma Jane Sabiston Young Alumna of the Year.

_{June 26, 2023}

Google Vice President Sabrina Farmer to Receive 2023 UNO Homer Hitt Distinguished Alumni Award

Google VP Sabrina Farmer (left) is the winner of the 2023 Homer Hitt Distinguished Alumni Award and Avril Habetz is the 2023 Norma Jane Sabiston Young Alumna...Read More

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse in Washington was the result of vortex induced vibrations (VIV) and researchers say VIV can be converted into useable energy. (Library of Congress photograph)

_{June 21, 2023}

UNO Engineering Professor Nikolas Xiros’ Research Will Help Convert Water Currents to Electrical Power

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse in Washington was the result of vortex induced vibrations (VIV). Researchers say VIV can be converted into useable energy....Read More

Researchers release fluorescent sand pellets off the shoreline in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. (Photo courtesy of The Water Institute of the Gulf)

_{June 15, 2023}

UNO Earth and Environmental Sciences Professor Mark Kulp Tracks Grains of Sand for Coastal Restoration Projects

Researchers release fluorescent sand pellets off the shoreline in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. (Photo courtesy of The Water Institute of the Gulf) While...Read More

UNO’s Shea Penland Coastal Education and Research Facility (CERF) on Chef Menteur Pass is the site for many Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences outreach activities.

_{June 14, 2023}

UNO’s Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences Receives $568K Board of Regents Grant

UNO’s Shea Penland Coastal Education and Research Facility (CERF) on Chef Menteur Pass is the site for many Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences...Read More

University of New Orleans students work in a chemistry lab that was modernized with a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor. Five years later, the same donor has given $1.22 million for additional labs to be upgraded.

_{June 12, 2023}

$1.22 Million Gift Will Modernize Chemistry Labs at the University of New Orleans

University of New Orleans students work in a chemistry lab that was modernized with a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor. Five years later, the same donor...Read More

Mamie Gasperecz, vice president for business affairs and chief financial officer at the University of New Orleans.

_{June 7, 2023}

Mamie Gasperecz is New Vice President for Business Affairs

Mamie Gasperecz, vice president for business affairs and chief financial officer at the University of New Orleans. Mamie Sterkx Gasperecz is a historian at...Read More

University of New Orleans computer science assistant professor Atriya Sen’s research will employ artificial intelligence to help predict population decline of certain species.

_{May 24, 2023}

Computer Science Professor Atriya Sen Awarded NSF Grant for AI Research

University of New Orleans computer science assistant professor Atriya Sen’s research will employ artificial intelligence to help predict population decline of...Read More

University of New Orleans students Kailey Bergeron (left) and Leonaoria Guerin have been awarded a Women in Computer Science scholarship for 2023.