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University of New Orleans graduate student Amanda Kirkland has been named a 2024 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellow.

_{October 18, 2023}

UNO Graduate Student Earns Knauss Fellowship

University of New Orleans graduate student Amanda Kirkland has been named a 2024 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellow. University of New Orleans graduate...Read More

UNO math professor Peter Bierhorst has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to further his research in quantum entanglement, a physics phenomenon whereby two microscopic particles such as photons or electrons, can appear to act in concert instantaneously even when tested miles apart. (Image credit: MARK GARLICK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images.)

_{October 16, 2023}

University of New Orleans Mathematician Awarded $800K Grant from National Science Foundation

UNO math professor Peter Bierhorst has been awarded a NSF grant to further his research in quantum entanglement, a physics phenomenon where two microscopic...Read More

Madeline Foster-Martinez is an assistant professor in UNO's Department of Earth and Environmental Science and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

_{October 5, 2023}

UNO Faculty Member Earns Gulf Research Program Early-Career Research Fellowship

Madeline Foster-Martinez is an assistant professor in UNO's Department of Earth and Environmental Science and Department of Civil and Environmental...Read More

A grant from the Mellon Foundation will help fund a collaborative public humanities effort among UNO’s Midlo Center, the Neighborhood Story Project and the Justice Studies Ph.D. Program.

_{September 6, 2023}

Mellon Foundation Awards UNO $750K for Collaborative Public Humanities Project

A grant from the Mellon Foundation will help fund a collaborative public humanities effort among UNO’s Midlo Center, the Neighborhood Story Project and the...Read More

UNO professors Chris Surprenant and Gregory Price (pictured), along with Marques Colston, former New Orleans Saints player and entrepreneur-in-residence at UNO, will teach and examine the impact of high school financial education courses.

_{September 5, 2023}

UNO’s Urban Entrepreneurship and Policy Institute Receives $2 Million Grant to Study How to Improve High School Financial Literacy Programs

UNO professors Chris Surprenant and Gregory Price (pictured), along with Marques Colston, former New Orleans Saints player and entrepreneur-in-residence at...Read More

UNO student Haley Beaulieu dissects a fish in biologist Erin Cox’s laboratory to analyze the level of potentially harmful pollutants.

_{August 23, 2023}

UNO Researchers Seek to Answer: Are Recreational Anglers at Risk From Seafood Consumption?

UNO student Haley Beaulieu dissects a fish in biologist Erin Cox’s laboratory to analyze the level of potentially harmful pollutants. University of New...Read More

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

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

University of New Orleans chemistry professor Matt Tarr wants to ensure there is a labor force ready to inspect and repair wind turbines.(Getty image))

_{July 5, 2023}

UNO Researchers Creating Virtual Training Tools for Wind Turbines Repair

University of New Orleans chemistry professor Matt Tarr wants to ensure there is a labor force ready to inspect and repair wind turbines.(Getty image) With a...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

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

UNO computer science professor James Wagner has been awarded a Summer Research Fellowship by the Office of Naval Research, which pairs faculty members with naval research mentors.

_{March 17, 2023}

Computer Science Professor Awarded Office of Naval Research Fellowship to Study Secure Logging Approaches

UNO computer science professor James Wagner has been awarded a Summer Research Fellowship by the Office of Naval Research, which pairs faculty members with...Read More

The University of Orleans' 11th annual InnovateUNO was held March 8-9.

_{March 15, 2023}

InnovateUNO Showcases Research, Scholarly Activity, Creative Output

The University of Orleans' 11th annual InnovateUNO was held March 8-9. The University of New Orleans’ 11th annual InnovateUNO wrapped up Friday with an awards...Read More

Darrell Kruger is the new provost, senior vice president of academic affairs and executive director of research and economic development at the University of New Orleans.

_{January 19, 2023}

UNO Provost Darrell Kruger: ‘I’m A Relational Leader’

Darrell Kruger is the new provost, senior vice president of academic affairs and executive director of research and economic development at the University of...Read More

University of New Orleans fine art students are painting murals on campus and raising awareness to the impact that climate change has on the local bird population.

_{November 22, 2022}

Fine Art Students Create Bird Murals, Raise Climate Change Awareness

University of New Orleans fine art students are painting murals on campus and raising awareness to the impact that climate change has on the local bird...Read More

The fall 2022 issue of Silver & Blue magazine is headed to your mailbox and locations around campus. Alumnus Albert Allenback, a member of the band Tank and the Bangas, is the cover story.

_{November 3, 2022}

Silver & Blue Fall 2022: News For and About Our Privateer Nation

The fall 2022 issue of Silver & Blue magazine is headed to your mailbox and locations around campus. Alumnus Albert Allenback, a member of the band Tank and...Read More

University of New Orleans psychology professor Christopher Harshaw.

_{October 26, 2022}

Psychology Professor Christopher Harshaw’s Research on Behavioral Effects of Acetaminophen Featured in Scientific Journal

University of New Orleans psychology professor Christopher Harshaw. University of New Orleans psychology professor Christopher Harshaw’s research on the...Read More