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UNO Garden Club Awarded Youth Climate Action Grant

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The University of New Orleans Garden Club has been awarded a grant through the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund for its student-led project, “Lowering Food Waste Through Gardening.” The initiative was selected as part of a citywide effort to support youth-designed climate action projects, in partnership with the Greater New Orleans Foundation.

Mayor LaToya Cantrell presents UNO students Jacob Lefort and Emma Bourgeois with grant certificates

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Courtney Harris, a junior majoring in computer science, has been selected for a Microsoft summer internship.

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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

UNO President John Nicklow honors donors Frank and Paulette Stewart at a dedication ceremony in the Earl K. Long Library.

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Frank and Paulette Stewart Pledge $1 Million to the University of New Orleans

Frank and Paulette Stewart have pledged $1 million to create an endowed scholarship fund at the University of New Orleans. Read more

Andrea Chen oversees Propeller, a New Orleans company centered on helping small startups and other nonprofits tackle social and environmental disparities.

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Alumna Andrea Chen is Founder and CEO of Propeller

University of New Orleans alumna Andrea Chen left the classroom more than a decade ago, but she’s still teaching via Propeller, the nonprofit company she co-founded and leads as its chief executive officer. Read more

The UNO 25 initiative highlights 25 businesses and nonprofits owned or led by UNO alumni.

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University Celebrates Alumni Success During UNO 25 Luncheon

The University of New Orleans celebrated the widespread influence of its alumni during a luncheon held Thursday at the Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans. Read more

Kirschman Hall houses UNO’s College of Business Administration, which recently had its business and accounting accreditations renewed by AACSB International.

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AACSB International Renews UNO’s Business and Accounting Accreditations

AACSB International has renewed the University of New Orleans’ accreditation in both business and accounting.< Read more

UNO President John Nicklow and Lanissa Grogan Stewart, president of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women - Greater New Orleans Chapter, Inc., sign a memorandum of understanding during a ceremony on the UNO campus.

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UNO Signs Partnership Agreement with the National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Greater New Orleans Chapter, Inc.

The University of New Orleans has entered into a formal partnership with the National Coalition of 100 Black Women - Greater New Orleans Chapter, I Read more

CWW director M.O. Walsh’s novel, “The Big Door Prize,” is a semifinalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor.

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CWW Director M.O. Walsh Is Semifinalist For James Thurber Literary Award

University of New Orleans Creative Writing Workshop director M.O. Read more

Experiential learning comes in many forms, such as this archaeology dig in New Orleans. UNO’s Office of Experiential Learning and Community Engagement is hosting a faculty workshop aimed at creating more experiential opportunities for students.

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UNO’S Office of Experiential Learning Looks To Support, Grow Courses

In higher education, experiential learning takes a variety of forms, whether it is fieldwork, research, internships, student teaching or service le Read more

“Florida,” an archival pigment print from the series World Tour 2020 of René Merino’s thesis exhibit that opens Friday, Feb. 11, at UNO’s St. Claude Gallery.

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St. Claude Gallery Exhibits ‘At the Edge of Existence’ By UNO Student René Merino

The UNO St. Claude Gallery in New Orleans presents “At the Edge of Existence,” an exhibit by MFA student René Merino that opens Friday, Feb. 11. Read more