2020
Computer Science Student Rishav Rajendra Lands Job at Facebook
Rishav Rajendra, who graduated from the University of New Orleans in December, has been hired as a software engineer at Facebook.
Less than a month after...Read More
Actor Harry Shearer Shares the Irony of Life, Luck and Preparation in His Commencement Address at UNO’s Fall 2020 Virtual Ceremony
President John Nicklow addresses the class of 2020 during fall commencement ceremony presented virtually Dec. 12.
Approximately 970 students participated in...Read More
Alumna Kd Amond Releases First Feature Film, Available Now On Amazon Prime
University of New Orleans alumna Kd Amond, who earned an MFA in film production, has released her first feature movie, “Five Women in the End.”
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Kim Jovanovich To Receive 2021 Engineering Faculty Professionalism Award From the Louisiana Engineering Foundation
Kim Jovanovich, University of New Orleans assistant dean of engineering and Chevron USA Endowed Professor in electrical engineering.
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Professor Pat Austin Receives Light Up for Literacy Humanities Award
Pat Austin was professor of children's literature at the University of New Orleans and a faculty member for 26 years. She retired earlier this year.
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UNO Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Students Take First Place in Market Study Competition
University of New Orleans graduate students in the Lester E. Kabacoff School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration earned first place in the 2020 STR...Read More
InnovateUNO Symposium Showcases Students Scholarly Research and Creative Work
University of New Orleans student Ash Gaude (inset picture) was awarded first place for her painting “French Quarter Musician” during InnovateUNO 2020, which...Read More
The University of New Orleans Research and Technology Foundation Confirms New Board Members
The UNO Research and Technology Foundation announces the appointment of four new members to its board of directors for 2021.
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University of New Orleans Transportation Institute Creates Statewide Recreational Trails Plan
The UNO Transportation Institute has created a statewide plan to guide the Louisiana Recreational Trail Program.
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Norma Jean Mattei, Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor, Named ASCE New Orleans 2020 Educator of the Year
Norma Jean Mattei named ASCE New Orleans Branch 2020 Educator of the Year.
Norma Jean Mattei, University of New Orleans professor of civil and environmental...Read More
UNO Expands The Privateer Pledge to Jefferson Parish Students
Starting in the fall 2021 semester, the University of New Orleans will begin offering the Privateer Pledge, a promise that the University will fill the unmet...Read More
UNO Offers New Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity and Operations
The University of New Orleans is now offering a master’s degree in cybersecurity and operations.
The University of New Orleans is now offering a master’s...Read More
UNO Hosts Drive-Through Celebration for Graduates
The University of New Orleans hosted a drive-through commencement celebration on campus for summer and fall 2020 graduates on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020.
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Silver & Blue Fall 2020: The University Community Pivots Amid a Global Pandemic
The fall 2020 issue of Silver & Blue magazine is now available.
The spring 2020 issue of Silver & Blue magazine was published just as we began to understand...Read More
Water Institute and University of New Orleans Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Water Institute of the Gulf and the University of New Orleans formalized their collaborative relationship today through the signing of a Memorandum of...Read More
In Memoriam: Tony French, University of New Orleans Theatre Professor
Tony French was the New Orleans Theatre Association Endowed Professor in Theatre and Costume Design at UNO.
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Alumnus Mike Jackson Builds Engineering Career in U.S. Air Force
Mike Jackson, who holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from UNO, earned the Air Force Civilian Achievement Award Medal for his work.
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UNO Student Melanie Casey’s Team Wins MIT Hackathon
UNO graduate student Melanie Casey’s team, Hook, Line, and Linker, placed first in the MIT Hackathon, “Hacking Racism in Healthcare” challenge.
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Chemistry Student Katherine Humpal Awarded Arctic Science Research Fellowship
University of New Orleans chemistry student Katherine Humpal has been awarded a graduate research fellowship.
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Actor Harry Shearer to Deliver Commencent Address at UNO’s Fall 2020 Virtual Ceremony
Actor Harry Shearer will serve as the principal speaker during UNO’s virtual commencement ceremony on Dec. 12.
Actor Harry Shearer will deliver the...Read More