Press Releases
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.
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Henry Bernstein College of Business Hosts Management Week, Featuring Industry Leaders
Anwar Nasir, executive director of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, will discuss how he is shaping the LPO’s future and expanding its influence within the...Read More
Healthcare Management Seniors Achieve Remarkable Success on the National Benchmark Exam
Twelve of 14 UNO healthcare management program seniors scored in the top 1% on the Peregrine healthcare administration exam.
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University of New Orleans’ Co-Requisite Math Program Drives Student Success Through Innovation and Collaboration
UNO mathematics instructor Maegan Dobson leads her Math 1115 class.
By implementing active learning, real-time support and AI-driven engagement, the...Read More
International Studies Major Awarded Roosevelt Fellowship in Washington, D.C.
A'ishah Abdalah will have the opportunity to engage in public policy, advocacy and government affairs in the nation's capital.
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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
University of New Orleans Again Awarded Carnegie ‘R2’ Designation
UNO has once again been classified as an R2 university, according to the 2025 designations announced by the Carnegie Foundation and American Council on...Read More
University of New Orleans Announces Jazz at the Sandbar Spring 2025 Performers
Jazz at the Sandbar pairs seasoned professional musicians with UNO jazz students on the bandstand in front of a live audience.
Jazz at the Sandbar returns to...Read More
University of New Orleans Showcases Leadership During Louisiana Wind Energy Week
As part of the KidWind program, Orleans Parish teachers engaged in expert-led training and received funding to mentor student teams.
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Four Students Earn Cedric Richmond Scholarships for Spring 2025
(clockwise from top left) Eian Bailey, Joshua Joubert, Jonathan Reed Jr., and Kyson Small are spring 2025 recipients of Cedric Richmond Scholarship.
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University of New Orleans Partners with Gardner Institute and Complete College America to Redesign the First Two Years of College
The University of New Orleans is partnering with two national organizations to close performance gaps and improve student success outcomes.
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Provost Darrell Kruger Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Study Higher Education in India
Darrell Kruger will participate in the Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrator’s Seminar, which aims to provide American higher education...Read More
UNO Kabacoff School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration Partners with Local Organizations to Create French Quarter Accessibility Map
The French Quarter Accessibility Project invites local students and advocates to use the Roll Mobility app to document accessible features in French Quarter...Read More
University of New Orleans Announces Furloughs to Address Structural Budget Deficit
The University received approval from the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors to implement furloughs for the remainder of fiscal year 2024-25....Read More
University to Launch AI Literacy Micro-credential Free for All Students
The innovative offering focuses on AI literacy, not computer science or coding, to increase students’ understanding of the impact of artificial intelligence on...Read More
Transportation Researcher Earns $220,000 Grant to Improve Truck Parking in Louisiana
UNO researchers will try to address the shortage of truck parking, which has been a longstanding issue in the trucking industry.
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Counselor Education Student Selected for National Fellowship
Shawn Gaines has been selected for the Minority Fellowship Program funded by the National Board for Certified Counselors and the Substance Abuse and Mental...Read More
UNO Math Professor on Winning Team Selected for NSF Quantum Virtual Laboratory Project
Mathematics professor Peter Bierhorst is a member of one of six pilot projects supported by the National Quantum Virtual Laboratory.
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UNO Psychology Professor Wins $50,000 Grant to Study Social Connection in Aging Adults
Psychology professor Debra Karhson is one of 16 project leaders around the world to receive a 2024 Healthy Longevity Catalyst Award.
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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