It was a night of celebration and camaraderie as we honored 2025 Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumna of the Year, triple-degree alumna and Entergy executive, Kimberly Cook-Nelson ’94, ’97 & ’99. UNO President Kathy Johnson and UNO Alumni Association President Mike Jackson ‘01 presented the awards and were joined by former US Senator Mary Landrieu and Dottie Belletto, to present the 2025 Norma Jane Sabiston Distinguished Young Alumnus of the Year, Executive Chef and entrepreneur, Edgar “Dook” Chase IV ’09.  Read more

University of New Orleans alumnus Deric Augustine (’12) will serve as the principal speaker at the University’s Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Lakefront Arena.  Read more

The University of New Orleans (UNO) proudly participated in the 2025 NOLA Bug Fest, showcasing its commitment to environmental sustainability, community engagement, and scientific exploration. With a dynamic presence, UNO was represented by members from a range of campus organizations.  Read more

For postgrads and academics doing research, formatting for publication is a nightmare.  Read more

The inaugural River Region Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecast Seminar will take place on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 1:30  Read more

Frederick W. Thorne, III (Fred), a graduate from LSUNO’s inaugural 1962 class, was recently recognized by the Cedarburg Artists Guild in Wisconsin with an Honorable Mention 2D in their Annual Juried Exhibit. This latest Mention is for his photograph entitled “Sandhill at Villa Grove Park.”  Read more

Jazz at the Sandbar returns to the University of New Orleans for the Fall 2025 series, opening on Wednesday, October 8 with a tribute to Ellis Marsalis, the founder of Jazz Studies at UNO. The concert will feature a lineup of Ellis' former bandmembers led by trumpeter, and UNO alum, Ashlin Parker.   Read more

n addition to the 2025 Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumna of the Year, Entergy Executive and three-time alumna Kimberly Cook-Nelson and 2025 Norma Jane Sabiston Young Alumnus of the Year, Chef and entrepreneur Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, the University of New Orleans will also honor distinguished alumni from its four academic colleges and Privateer Athletics.  Read more

The University of New Orleans' Henry Bernstein College of Business Administration announces the launch of a new virtual speaker series, AI Essentials for Small Business Owners, taking place in October and November 2025.  Read more