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UNO alumna Sabrina Farmer (left) stands with President Kathy Johnson and Ricky Burke, president of the UNO Alumni Association, at the Distinguished Alumni Gala held Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at the National WWII Museum.

_{November 10, 2023}

‘Don’t Underestimate How Far You Can Go, as a UNO Graduate,” Distinguished Alumna Sabrina Farmer Tells Gala Audience

Addressing a crowd of 400 people might be a daunting task to some. But Sabrina Farmer, who spoke to such a group inside the Boeing Freedom Pavilion at the National WWII Museum, is used to performing under pressure. Read more

The Lakefront Arena, a world-class destination for live entertainment that brings in millions of patrons, celebrates 40 years.

_{November 1, 2023}

Lakefront Arena Celebrates 40th Anniversary November 1

The Lakefront Arena, a world-class destination for live entertainment that brings in millions of patrons, celebrates 40 years on Nov.1. Read more

Bailey Bullock, who is pursuing a master’s degree in transportation at UNO, will be recognized by the U.S. Department of Transportation during a ceremony in January.

_{October 31, 2023}

UNO Graduate Student Bailey Bullock Named Outstanding Transportation Center Student of the Year

University of New Orleans graduate student Bailey Bullock has been named a 2023 University Transportation Center Outstanding Student of the Year. Read more

The Silver & Blue magazine offers alumni, students and friends of the University of New Orleans an exciting snapshot of the institution and its impactful work on campus and beyond.

_{October 26, 2023}

Rocket Man Lionel Dutreix Graces the Cover of the Fall 2023 Issue of Silver & Blue

The fall 2023 issue of Silver & Blue is headed to your mailbox and is available around campus. Read more

The University of New Orleans is celebrating homecoming week, Nov. 6-11, with a slate of activities.

_{October 24, 2023}

Ahoy, Privateers! It’s Almost Homecoming Week

In a tradition that celebrates school pride, the University of New Orleans is gearing up for Homecoming Week 2023, which starts Nov. 6. Read more

Novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin earned two degrees from the University of New Orleans.

_{October 19, 2023}

Novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin To Serve as Fall 2023 Commencement Speaker

Acclaimed novelist and University of New Orleans alumnus Maurice Carlos Ruffin will serve as the principal speaker at the University’s fall 2023 commencement ceremony. Read more

DeShawn Jones, Kennedy St. Charles and Tracy West are UNO graduates who have been selected as LCMC Health Minority Administrative Fellows.

_{October 12, 2023}

Inaugural Class of LCMC Health Minority Administrative Fellows Features Three UNO Graduates

Three of the four LCMC Health Minority Administrative Fellows who make up the inaugural class are graduates of the University of New Orleans. Read more

The University of New Orleans is a national leader in delivering strong economic mobility outcomes for its students.

_{October 2, 2023}

The University of New Orleans Ranks Among National Leaders in Economic Mobility

The University of New Orleans ranks among universities that are national leaders in economic mobility, according to a new report from the policy institute Third Way. Read more

A grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation will help build a mentoring network for first-generation College of Sciences students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare at the University of New Orleans.

_{September 26, 2023}

$240K Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation Grant Will Fund University of New Orleans Program for Future Healthcare Professionals

A $240,000 grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation will establish a program at the University of New Orleans for first-generation students who intend to pursue careers in healthcare. Read more