NEWS
2024
November
Planning and Urban Studies Faculty Member Receives Rising Scholar Award
Guang Tian is the recipient of the 2024 Rising Scholar Award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Read more
Privateer Achievement Celebrated at 2024 University of New Orleans Distinguished Alumni Gala
Angie Gates received the 2024 Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumni Award at the annual event. Read more
UNO Theatre Production of ‘The Moors’ Honored by Regional College Theater Festival
Several University of New Orleans students also received regional KCACTF recognition for their roles in the production. Read more
October
UNO Faculty Selected as ‘Meauxmentum Scholars’ by Louisiana Board of Regents
This initiative is aimed at enhancing student engagement and fostering innovative teaching practices. Read more
Graduate Student Earns Fulbright Scholarship to Study Transportation in Brazil
Beginning in the spring 2025 semester, Patrick Urbine will spend nine months in São Paulo as he completes his Master of Urban Planning degree. Read more
Fall 2024 Season of Jazz at the Sandbar Kicks Off At 410 Lounge in the Earl K. Long Library
The fall 2024 season of Jazz at the Sandbar will be held on the 4th floor of the Earl K. Long Library. Read more
UNO Named One of The Top 50 Best Urban Colleges in America
UNO, which is Louisiana’s only public urban research university, is ranked among Intelligent’s list of top urban colleges. Read more
Alumnus Jericho Brown Wins MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius Grant’
Fellows receive $800,000 stipends that are bestowed with no conditions; recipients may use the money as they see fit. Read more
September
'The Moors' Kicks Off UNO's Theater Offerings for the New Academic Year
“The Moors” will be performed at the Robert E. Nims Theater on the University of New Orleans campus. Read more