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The UNO 25 initiative highlights 25 businesses and nonprofits owned or led by UNO alumni.

_{February 11, 2022}

University Celebrates Alumni Success During UNO 25 Luncheon

The UNO 25 initiative highlights 25 businesses and nonprofits owned or led by UNO alumni. The University of New Orleans celebrated the widespread influence of...Read More

Kirschman Hall houses UNO’s College of Business Administration, which recently had its business and accounting accreditations renewed by AACSB International.

_{February 10, 2022}

AACSB International Renews UNO’s Business and Accounting Accreditations

Kirschman Hall houses UNO’s College of Business Administration, which recently had its business and accounting accreditations renewed by AACSB International....Read More

UNO President John Nicklow and Lanissa Grogan Stewart, president of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women - Greater New Orleans Chapter, Inc., sign a memorandum of understanding during a ceremony on the UNO campus.

_{February 9, 2022}

UNO Signs Partnership Agreement with the National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Greater New Orleans Chapter, Inc.

UNO President John Nicklow and Lanissa Grogan Stewart, president of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women - Greater New Orleans Chapter, Inc., sign a...Read More

Experiential learning comes in many forms, such as this archaeology dig in New Orleans. UNO’s Office of Experiential Learning and Community Engagement is hosting a faculty workshop aimed at creating more experiential opportunities for students.

_{February 8, 2022}

UNO’S Office of Experiential Learning Looks To Support, Grow Courses

Experiential learning comes in many forms, such as this archaeology dig in New Orleans. UNO’s Office of Experiential Learning and Community Engagement is...Read More

CWW director M.O. Walsh’s novel, “The Big Door Prize,” is a semifinalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor.

_{February 8, 2022}

CWW Director M.O. Walsh Is Semifinalist For James Thurber Literary Award

CWW director M.O. Walsh’s novel, “The Big Door Prize,” is a semifinalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor. University of New Orleans Creative Writing...Read More

“Florida,” an archival pigment print from the series World Tour 2020 of René Merino’s thesis exhibit that opens Friday, Feb. 11, at UNO’s St. Claude Gallery.

_{February 4, 2022}

St. Claude Gallery Exhibits ‘At the Edge of Existence’ By UNO Student René Merino

“Florida,” an archival pigment print from the series World Tour 2020 of René Merino’s thesis exhibit that opens Friday, Feb. 11, at UNO’s St. Claude Gallery....Read More

University of New Orleans computer science professor Shaikh Arifuzzaman awarded a National Science Foundation grant to design fast algorithms to tackle complex dynamic data.

_{February 1, 2022}

Computer Science Professor Shaikh Arifuzzaman Awarded Nearly $250K NSF Research Grant

University of New Orleans computer science professor Shaikh Arifuzzaman awarded a National Science Foundation grant to design fast algorithms to tackle complex...Read More

University of New Orleans economics professor Gregory Price.

_{January 28, 2022}

UNO Economics Professor Gregory Price Named To List of Influential Black Economists

University of New Orleans economics professor Gregory Price. University of New Orleans economics professor Gregory Price has been named as one of the “40...Read More

UNO students (from left) Christopher Moore, Austin Schmidt, Viet Nguyen and Jared Wise will conduct research this summer as part of the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP).

_{January 25, 2022}

Four UNO Computer Science Students Selected For Naval Research Enterprise Internship

UNO students (from left) Christopher Moore, Austin Schmidt, Viet Nguyen and Jared Wise will conduct research this summer as part of the Naval Research...Read More

Meagan Williams, who earned a degree in civil engineering from UNO, was named a 2020 CNN Champion for Change and a Waternow 2021 Emerging Leader for her work protecting New Orleans’ communities from flooding.

_{January 21, 2022}

Alumna Meagan Williams Channels Civil Engineering Skills To Manage NOLA’s Storm Waters

Meagan Williams, who earned a degree in civil engineering from UNO, was named a 2020 CNN Champion for Change and a Waternow 2021 Emerging Leader for her work...Read More

New Orleans City Councilwoman Helena Moreno points to the newly renamed Norman C. Francis Parkway sign.

_{January 19, 2022}

UNO Public History Students Create Education Resource Collection, ‘From Robert E. Lee to Mama D,’ from Renamed Streets

New Orleans City Councilwoman Helena Moreno points to the newly renamed Norman C. Francis Parkway sign. University of New Orleans public history students have...Read More

Steven A. Shull, University of New Orleans professor emeritus of political science.

_{January 18, 2022}

In Memoriam: Steven A. Shull, Research Professor Emeritus of Political Science

Steven A. Shull, University of New Orleans professor emeritus of political science. Steven A. Shull, an accomplished emeritus research professor of political...Read More

The Midlo Center for New Orleans Studies at the University of New Orleans is hosting the international traveling exhibit, “Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice,” that opens Jan. 6 at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. (Photo by Ella McIntire)

_{January 3, 2022}

UNO’s Midlo Center Hosts International Traveling Exhibit ‘Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice’

The Midlo Center for New Orleans Studies at UNO is hosting the international traveling exhibit, “Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice,”...Read More

A University of New Orleans Press publication has been chosen as the 2022 book for a New Orleans-wide reading and literacy campaign.

_{December 17, 2021}

A UNO Press Book Selected For 2022 New Orleans Citywide Read

A University of New Orleans Press publication has been chosen as the 2022 book for a New Orleans-wide reading and literacy campaign. A University of New...Read More

UNO President John Nicklow, Mallory Savoie, Dr. Bobby Savoie and Lori Savoie celebrate the naming of the Dr. Robert A. Savoie College of Engineering at an on-campus event on Tuesday, Dec. 14.

_{December 15, 2021}

Dr. Bobby and Lori Savoie Donate $5 Million to the University of New Orleans College of Engineering

UNO President John Nicklow, Mallory Savoie, Dr. Bobby Savoie and Lori Savoie celebrate the naming of the Dr. Robert A. Savoie College of Engineering at an...Read More

John Mather earned a bachelor’s degree in naval architecture and marine engineering from the University of New Orleans.

_{December 14, 2021}

Alumnus John Mather, Director Of Marine Projects For Mercy Ships

John Mather earned a bachelor’s degree in naval architecture and marine engineering from the University of New Orleans. Seven years ago, John Mather visited...Read More

Alumnus Jericho Brown delivered the keynote commencement address to fall undergraduates on Friday, Dec. 10. Brown, who earned an MFA in creative writing from UNO, was awarded the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry.

_{December 13, 2021}

Pulitzer Prize Winner and UNO Alumnus Jericho Brown: ‘Class of 2021, be radical’

Alumnus Jericho Brown delivered the keynote commencement address to fall undergraduates on Friday, Dec. 10. Brown, who earned an MFA in creative writing from...Read More

Pamela Kennett-Hensel, a UNO faculty member for more than two decades, had served as interim College of Business Administration dean since July 2020.

_{December 9, 2021}

Pamela Kennett-Hensel Named New Dean of the College of Business Administration

Pamela Kennett-Hensel, a UNO faculty member for more than two decades, had served as interim College of Business Administration dean since July 2020. Following...Read More

The University of New Orleans Department of Political Science conducted the study on the state of nonprofits for the Greater New Orleans Foundation.

_{December 8, 2021}

Greater New Orleans Foundation Releases UNO Study on The State of Nonprofits in Southeast Louisiana 2021

The University of New Orleans Department of Political Science conducted the study on the state of nonprofits for the Greater New Orleans Foundation. The...Read More

UNO professor JP Messina (at center in jeans) and students teach important jobs preparedness skills to incarcerated people at the Orleans Justice Center who are nearing release.