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Acclaimed novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin, who earned two degrees from the University of New Orleans, gave the commencement address Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

_{December 11, 2023}

Novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin To UNO Grads: ‘I’m living my dream because I went to this school’

Acclaimed novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin, who earned two degrees from the University of New Orleans, gave the commencement address Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. After...Read More

2023

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

2023

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

2023

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

2023

University of New Orleans graduate student Eduardo Turcios shares research as part of the annual InnovateUNO symposium held on campus Nov. 14-15.

_{November 17, 2023}

Innovate UNO Symposium Showcases Students Scholarly Research and Creative Output

University of New Orleans graduate student Eduardo Turcios shares research as part of the annual InnovateUNO symposium held on campus Nov. 14-15. From a civil...Read More

2023

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

2023

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

2023

Rebekah Lewis, who earned a degree in anthropology, is the behavior director at Chimp Haven, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary in Keithville, Louisiana.

_{November 13, 2023}

Alumna Rebekah Lewis Is Behavior Director At The World’s Largest Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Rebekah Lewis, who earned a degree in anthropology, is the behavior director at Chimp Haven, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary in Keithville, Louisiana....Read More

2023

UNO alumna Sabrina Farmer (left) stands with President Kathy Johnson and Ricky Burke, president of the UNO Alumni Association, at the Distinguished Alumni Gala held Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at the National WWII Museum.

_{November 10, 2023}

‘Don’t Underestimate How Far You Can Go, as a UNO Graduate,” Distinguished Alumna Sabrina Farmer Tells Gala Audience

UNO alumna Sabrina Farmer (left) stands with President Kathy Johnson and Ricky Burke, president of the UNO Alumni Association, at the Distinguished Alumni...Read More

2023

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

2023

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

2023

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

2023

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

2023

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

2023

_{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

2023

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

2023

The Silver & Blue magazine offers alumni, students and friends of the University of New Orleans an exciting snapshot of the institution and its impactful work on campus and beyond.

_{October 26, 2023}

Rocket Man Lionel Dutreix Graces the Cover of the Fall 2023 Issue of Silver & Blue

The Silver & Blue magazine offers alumni, students and friends of the University of New Orleans an exciting snapshot of the institution and its impactful work...Read More

2023

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

2023

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

_{October 24, 2023}

Ahoy, Privateers! It’s Almost Homecoming Week

The University of New Orleans is celebrating homecoming week, Nov. 6-11, with a slate of activities. In a tradition that celebrates school pride, the...Read More

2023

A partnership with Waffle House has helped UNO’s Career Services create a scholarship fund for first-generation college students.

_{October 23, 2023}

Career Services Awards Scholarship

A partnership with Waffle House has helped UNO’s Career Services create a scholarship fund for first-generation college students. University of New Orleans art...Read More

2023

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Novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin To UNO Grads: ‘I’m living my dream because I went to this school’

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

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

UNO English Professor Carolyn Hembree Publishes Third Poetry Collection

Innovate UNO Symposium Showcases Students Scholarly Research and Creative Output

Seventy UNO Alumni Selected for List of New Orleans Business Influencers

University of New Orleans Educator Prep Programs Recognized for National Excellence

Alumna Rebekah Lewis Is Behavior Director At The World’s Largest Chimpanzee Sanctuary

‘Don’t Underestimate How Far You Can Go, as a UNO Graduate,” Distinguished Alumna Sabrina Farmer Tells Gala Audience

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

UNO Press Book Wins International Latino Book Award

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

Lakefront Arena Celebrates 40th Anniversary November 1

UNO Graduate Student Bailey Bullock Named Outstanding Transportation Center Student of the Year

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

UNO Awarded Recycling Grant

Rocket Man Lionel Dutreix Graces the Cover of the Fall 2023 Issue of Silver & Blue

Theatre UNO Presents: ‘Blood at the Root’

Ahoy, Privateers! It’s Almost Homecoming Week

Career Services Awards Scholarship

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