NEWS
2022
December
Alumna Dr. Tina Tan Fights Infectious Diseases and Disinformation
Dr. Tina Tan’s laugh is easy as she reflects on the frenetic pace that has been her work life the last three years. Read more
‘The key is to be adaptable,’ UNO Alumnus Mark Romig Tells Class of 2022
University of New Orleans alumnus Mark Romig knows a thing or two about change, about being uncertain—and about consistency. When Romig started at UNO in the 70s, he felt sure that a career in dentistry was his calling, he told the fall graduating class of 2022. Read more
University Dedicates Virginia Rosanne Amato Memorial Patio
The University of New Orleans has dedicated the Virginia Rosanne Amato Memorial Patio at the front entrance of the Earl K. Long Library. Read more
Two Computer Science Graduates Hired At Amazon
Two University of New Orleans computer science students, Pujan Pokhrel and Krishna Shah, have just started their first jobs as software developers with Amazon. Read more
UNO School of the Arts and PhotoNOLA Present Jim Steg: Polaroids
The UNO St. Claude Gallery in New Orleans, in collaboration with PhotoNOLA, is presenting The Steg Polaroids in an exhibit that opens Saturday, Dec. 10. Read more
November
In Memoriam: Kenneth J. Lacho, Former Management Professor and Founder of UNO’s Entrepreneurship Program
Kenneth J. Lacho, a former business management professor whose career at UNO spanned nearly 60 years and included the founding of UNO’s entrepreneurship program, died Nov. 27. Read more
UNO Student Startup Competition Awards $10K In Prizes
StartupUNO, the University of New Orleans’ inaugural idea accelerator and pitch competition for students, awarded a total of $10,000 in prizes. Read more
UNO Computer Science Student’s Research Helps Track Gulf Coast Oyster-Killing Disease
Krishna Shah, a University of New Orleans graduate student in computer science, has always been interested in solving problems. Read more
Fine Art Students Create Bird Murals, Raise Climate Change Awareness
University of New Orleans fine art students are transforming utility doors on campus into colorful murals as part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the threat climate change has on local bird population. Read more