The University of New Orleans Bioinformatics and Machine Learning Laboratory, led by Dr. Md Tamjidul Hoque, has earned international recognition after winning top honors in the Critical Assessment of Intrinsic Disorder (CAID) competitions twice in a row. The achievement underscores UNO’s growing leadership in applying artificial intelligence to biological and biomedical research.  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

A team of University of New Orleans marketing students won first place at the 4th Annual AMA New Orleans Marketing Case Competition, held Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at the Schwartz Family Center in the Tulane A.B. Freeman School of Business.  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

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

The University of New Orleans has received a $105,804 grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents to develop an advanced cybersecurity certificate program. The project is led by James Wagner, professor of computer science and principal investigator.  Read more

The University of New Orleans has received a six-year, $1,998,718 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide scholarships and support services for low-income students pursuing degrees in biological sciences and computer science. The project, Transitioning Low-Income Urban Students into the STEM Economy Through Scholarship Support, is designed to increase retention, graduation and career readiness among academically talented students with demonstrated financial need.  Read more

Five University of New Orleans students spent part of their summer immersed in the Kaqchikel Maya language and culture during the second Kaqchikel Maya Study Abroad program in Guatemala, held July 6–26.  Read more

The University of New Orleans has received a grant from the Greater New Orleans Foundation to pilot a sustainability initiative aimed at reducing food waste through composting and community gardening. The award will support a project titled "Lowering Food Waste Through Gardening" and will run from May 1 through October 31, 2025.  Read more