NEWS
2022
March
In Memoriam: Electrical Engineering Professor Rasheed Azzam, One of UNO’s First Distinguished Professors
Rasheed Azzam, an electrical engineering professor who taught for more than four decades at the University of New Orleans and was named one of UNO’s first distinguished professors, died Feb. 17. Read more
Alumna Melissa Sims Manages the Iconic Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills
A portion of alumna Melissa Sims’ childhood was spent visiting her paternal grandparents in the fishing community of Grand Isle, Louisiana and her Read more
St. Claude Gallery Exhibits ‘Moth in a Disco Room’ By UNO Student Farah Billah
The UNO St. Claude Gallery in New Orleans presents “Moth in a Disco Room,” an exhibit by MFA student Farah Billah that opens Saturday, March 12. Read more
University of New Orleans Jazz at the Sandbar Returns March 23
The spring 2022 Jazz at the Sandbar concert series kicks off Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. from the University of New Orleans. Read more
Theatre UNO Presents: A Night of One Acts
As part of its spring performance series, Theatre UNO will present a double feature written by Justin Maxwell, an associate professor in the Creative Writing Workshop program, and directed by MFA directing candidate R'Myni Watson. Read more
February
Drummer, Composer Jon Sheckler Receives ASCAP Foundation Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
The University of New Orleans music faculty has selected Jon Sheckler for the 2021 ASCAP Louis Armstrong Foundation Jazz Composition Award. Read more
Donation Funds Student Success Program for New Orleans Public School Graduates Attending UNO
A $630,000 gift from private donors who wish to remain anonymous will fund a new University of New Orleans program intended to provide holistic support to New Orleans Public School graduates. Read more
The Krewe of UNO Rolls Through Campus With Annual Mardi Gras Parade
After a one-year coronavirus-induced break, the Krewe of UNO rolled through campus on Tuesday celebrating its 2022 theme, “Back to the Beach” Read more
Computer Science Student Courtney Harris Earns Microsoft Summer Internship
University of New Orleans computer science student Courtney Harris has been selected as a program manager intern at Microsoft for this summer. Read more