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University of New Orleans Partners With Bernhard to Launch Innovative Solar Array Installation

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The University of New Orleans and Bernhard today announced the completion of a state-of-the-art solar array on the University’s campus, which will offset 17% of UNO’s annual electric consumption. This initiative marks a significant step forward in UNO's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.

The University of New Orleans and Bernhard announced the completion of a state-of-the-art solar array on the University’s campus Wednesday, March 27, which will offset UNO’s annual electric consumption.

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Actor Deric Augustine graduated UNO with a marketing degree in 2012.

_{May 13, 2021}

Alumnus Deric Augustine Plays Muhammad Ali on Epix TV Series

The actor portraying Muhammad Ali on the Epix television series “Godfather of Harlem” might look familiar to some Privateers. Read more

The recently renovated amphitheater at the University of New Orleans will be used for a series of live performances on May 15 and May 22.

_{May 13, 2021}

UNO’s Amphitheater Plays Host for Performing Arts Series

The University of New Orleans amphitheater, which was recently transformed for live performances of the play “Eurydice,” is hosting a performing arts series for two Saturdays. Read more

The Western Scheldt, an estuary in the Netherlands, will be part of the tour taken by students participating in the NSF-funded water management training program.

_{May 12, 2021}

Water Institute and UNO Awarded National Science Foundation Grant to Support Graduate Student Study in the Netherlands

A National Science Foundation grant to The Water Institute of the Gulf and the University of New Orleans will support more than 50 U.S. and European graduate students for their attendance at a two-week intensive modeling and water management training in the Netherlands. Read more

The spring 2021 issue of Silver & Blue magazine is now available.

_{May 10, 2021}

Spring 2021 Silver & Blue Features Food, Fitness, Research and Philanthropy; UNO Students, Faculty and Alumni Deliver All That and More

The spring 2021 edition of Silver & Blue magazine is headed to your mailbox and is available around campus. Read more

A film produced by two UNO alumni will be shown at the Tribeca Film Festival in June.

_{May 10, 2021}

Film Produced By Two UNO Alumni Showing at Tribeca Film Festival

When the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival kicks off its 20th anniversary celebration this summer in New York City, a film produced by two University of New Orleans alumni will be among the offerings during the 12-day multi-screen outdoor event. Read more

University of New Orleans planning and urban studies professor Marla Nelson is recognized for her leadership on urban affairs.

_{May 5, 2021}

Planning and Urban Studies Professor Marla Nelson Selected For Urban Affairs Association’s 2021 Honor Roll

University of New Orleans planning and urban studies professor Marla Nelson has been selected as a 2021 inductee into the Urban Affairs Association Honor Roll. Read more

University of New Orleans computer science student Naw Safrin Sattar will spend part of the summer delving into big data as part of a research internship with Los Alamos National Laboratory.

_{May 4, 2021}

UNO Doctoral Student Naw Safrin Sattar Awarded Research Internship

University of New Orleans doctoral student Naw Safrin Sattar, who is specializing in high performance computing, is one of 15 recipients of the 2021 Parallel Computing Summer Research Internship. Read more

University of New Orleans psychology professor and department chair Roberto Refinetti is the new editor-in-chief of a biomedical research journal.

_{May 3, 2021}

Psychology Department Chair Roberto Refinetti Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Chronobiology International

University of New Orleans psychology professor and department chair Roberto Refinetti is the new editor-in-chief of the journal Chronobiology International. Read more

April

_{April 28, 2021}

The University of New Orleans Accepting Nominations for UNO25, Celebrating Alumni Owned or Led Businesses

The University of New Orleans is accepting applications and nominations for UNO25, an initiative designed to identify, recognize and celebrate 25 h Read more

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Ali Bustamante in The New Orleans Advocate

On Thursday, April 11, Ali Bustamante, director of the Division of Business and Economic Research, was quoted in the New Orleans Advocate story “Early Childcare in Jefferson Parish is ‘Broken.’ Can Businesses Help Fix It?
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— The New Orleans Advocate, Apr 11, 2024

Robert Penick on Fox 8

On Tuesday, April 9, Robert Penick, director of UNO’s Institute for Economic Development and Real Estate Research, was featured in the Fox 8 story “Area’s Economic and Real Estate Outlook Discussed at UNO Amid Insurance Crisis.”
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— Fox8 TV, Apr 9, 2024

Robert Penick on WGNO-TV

On Tuesday, April 9, Robert Penick, director of UNO’s Institute for Economic Development and Real Estate Research, was featured in the WGNO-TV story “New Orleans Real Estate Looking Up Despite Setbacks, According to University of New Orleans Professor.”
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— WGNO-TV, Apr 9, 2024