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The University of New Orleans and Bernhard announced the completion of a state-of-the-art solar array on the University’s campus Wednesday, March 27, which will offset UNO’s annual electric consumption.

_{March 27, 2024}

University of New Orleans Partners With Bernhard to Launch Innovative Solar Array Installation

The University of New Orleans and Bernhard today announced the completion of a state-of-the-art solar array on the University’s campus, which will offset 17% of UNO’s annual electric consumption. Read more

The University of New Orleans College of Business Administration has been named in honor of Henry Bernstein. The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors approved the change on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.

_{February 22, 2024}

College of Business Administration Named in Honor of Benefactor and Former Adjunct Professor Henry Bernstein

The University of New Orleans College of Business Administration has been named in honor of Henry Bernstein, a generous benefactor of the University and former adjunct professor. Read more

UNO marketing student Olivia Monnerjahn earned a Rising Stars Scholarship from the National Retail Federation and attended the national retail student conference held in New York.

_{February 8, 2024}

UNO Student Olivia Monnerjahn Selected for National Retail Federation Rising Stars Scholarship

University of New Orleans student Olivia Monnerjahn, a junior who is majoring in marketing, recently received a National Retail Federation Rising Stars Scholarship and attended the national conference in New York. Read more

University of New Orleans President Kathy Johnson is the eighth president and the first woman to helm UNO in its 65-year history.

_{January 11, 2024}

UNO President Kathy Johnson: Collaborative, Servant Leader

University of New Orleans President Kathy Johnson knows the impact a faculty member can have in a student’s life. Read more

Ellen Lee, who earned a bachelor’s and an MBA from the University of New Orleans, has established a scholarship to help returning students complete their degree.

_{January 3, 2024}

Alumna Ellen Lee Establishes New Opportunity Scholarship At UNO

Fresh out of high school and living away from home for the first time, University of New Orleans alumna Ellen Lee acknowledges that her studies too Read more

Acclaimed novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin, who earned two degrees from the University of New Orleans, gave the commencement address Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

_{December 11, 2023}

Novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin To UNO Grads: ‘I’m living my dream because I went to this school’

Acclaimed novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin, who earned two degrees from the University of New Orleans, gave the commencement address Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Read more

University of New Orleans student Alvin Webre will be among the hundreds of candidates participating in UNO’s fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 8.

_{December 1, 2023}

At 73, UNO Student Alvin Webre Plans To ‘Repurpose’ With Accounting Degree

University of New Orleans student Alvin Webre will be among the hundreds of candidates participating in UNO’s fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 8. Read more

University of New Orleans graduate student Eduardo Turcios shares research as part of the annual InnovateUNO symposium held on campus Nov. 14-15.

_{November 17, 2023}

Innovate UNO Symposium Showcases Students Scholarly Research and Creative Output

InnovateUNO offered a platform broad enough to highlight students scholarly research and creative outputs. Read more

Many University of New Orleans alumni are among those featured in the New Orleans 500, Biz New Orleans’ list of ‘influential, involved and inspiring business leaders.

_{November 16, 2023}

Seventy UNO Alumni Selected for List of New Orleans Business Influencers

The 2024 edition of the New Orleans 500, which profiles business leaders in the region, features 70 University of New Orleans alumni, as well as several UNO administrators. Read more