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University of New Orleans political science professor Eric van Holm.

_{January 25, 2021}

Professor Eric van Holm’s COVID-19 Research Featured in Journal of Health

Last spring, University of New Orleans political science professor Eric van Holm began studying data the state of Louisiana was publishing weekly on the number of coronavirus cases. Read more

President John Nicklow bestowed university awards to Margaret “Peggy” Gaffney, Juliette Ioup, Paul Weiser and Irene Ziegler.

_{January 19, 2021}

Leadership, Innovation Drives Recipients of Four University Awards

The four recipients of the University of New Orleans’ annual awards are leaders who continually strive for excellence and innovative ways to get their jobs done Read more

A current UNO film student and three film school graduates helped make the movie, “Ma Belle, My Beauty,” that is screening at Sundance.

_{January 14, 2021}

UNO Student, Alumni Produced Film to Screen at Sundance Film Festival

A current UNO film student and three film school graduates helped make the movie, “Ma Belle, My Beauty,” that is screening at Sundance. Read more

The University of New Orleans' Musical Excursions Series features the Musaica Chamber Ensemble

_{January 14, 2021}

Musical Excursions Presents the Musaica Chamber Ensemble Feb. 2

The University of New Orleans' Musical Excursions Series will host the Musaica Chamber Ensemble via a livestreamed event from UNO’s Performance Art Center on Feb. 2. Read more

President John Nicklow addresses the class of 2020 during fall commencement ceremony presented virtually Dec. 12.

_{December 14, 2020}

Actor Harry Shearer Shares the Irony of Life, Luck and Preparation in His Commencement Address at UNO’s Fall 2020 Virtual Ceremony

Approximately 970 students participated in the University of New Orleans’ fall 2020 virtual commencement presented on Dec. 12. Read more

: University of New Orleans alumna Kd Amond, who earned an MFA in film production, has released her first feature movie, “Five Women in the End.”

_{December 10, 2020}

Alumna Kd Amond Releases First Feature Film, Available Now On Amazon Prime

University of New Orleans alumna Kd Amond, who earned an MFA in film production in 2012, has released her first feature film, “Five Women in the End.” Read more

Pat Austin was professor of children's literature at the University of New Orleans and a faculty member for 26 years. She retired earlier this year.

_{December 4, 2020}

Professor Pat Austin Receives Light Up for Literacy Humanities Award

Pat Austin, former professor of children’s literature and curator of the University of New Orleans Children’s and Young Adult Library, has received the Light Up for Literacy award from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. Read more

University of New Orleans student Ash Gaude was awarded first place for her painting “French Quarter Musician” during InnovateUNO 2020, which was held virtually this year.

_{November 30, 2020}

InnovateUNO Symposium Showcases Students Scholarly Research and Creative Work

The University of New Orleans’ Office of Research wrapped up the ninth annual InnovateUNO with an awards ceremony on Nov. 24 that recognized the winners of the research symposium which was held online this year. Read more

The UNO Transportation Institute has created a statewide plan to guide the Louisiana Recreational Trail Program.

_{November 19, 2020}

University of New Orleans Transportation Institute Creates Statewide Recreational Trails Plan

The University of New Orleans Transportation Institute has created a statewide plan to guide the Louisiana Recreational Trail Program (LRTP) on ways to encourage trail use while supporting the care of wildlife, habitats and other natural resources. Read more