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November

_{November 19, 2019}

The University of New Orleans Announces 2020 Class of UNO 25 Honorees

The University of New Orleans has announced the 2020 honorees of UNO 25, an initiative that identifies, recognizes and celebrates 25 high-impact bu Read more

Artist Dread Scott (far right) discussed his re-enactment of the 1811 Slave Rebellion, which has drawn international media attention, during a Nov. 13 forum at the University of New Orleans.

_{November 18, 2019}

Renowned Artist Dread Scott Discusses Re-enactment of 1811 Slave Rebellion At UNO Forum

Six years ago, New York based-artist Dread Scott was in search of a historical slave rebellion that he could re-enact for an art project. Read more

University of New Orleans alumnus Bryan Washington is the winner of the 2019 Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence.

_{November 14, 2019}

Alumnus Bryan Washington Wins 2019 Ernest J. Gaines Literary Excellence Award

Bryan Washington, a graduate of the University of New Orleans Creative Writing Workshop, is the winner of the 2019 Ernest J. Read more

University of New Orleans alumna Jennifer Williams received a Milken Educator Award during an assembly at John Q. Adams Middle School in Metairie where she teaches. (Photo courtesy of Milken Family Foundation)

_{November 14, 2019}

Alumna Jennifer Williams Receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award

University of New Orleans alumna Jennifer Williams has earned a $25,000 Milken Educator Award in recognition of her leadership and outstanding cont Read more

(Honorees seated from left) Timothy Adams, Riley Parker, Jan Aronson, Dr. Fred Rodriguez, Randy Bush, Roxanna Rodriguez-Torres and Phillip May.

_{November 8, 2019}

Alumni Achievement Celebrated at 2019 Distinguished Alumni Gala

Alumni achievement took center stage at the 2019 University of New Orleans Distinguished Alumni Gala at The National WWII Museum. Read more

A roundtable discussion at UNO on Nov. 13 follows the re-enactment of the Jan. 8, 1811 uprising by hundreds of enslaved people.

_{November 6, 2019}

Renowned Artist Dread Scott Takes Part in Roundtable Discussion on 1811 Slave Rebellion

Award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker Lolis Eric Elie will moderate a roundtable discussion at the University of New Orleans on Nov. Read more

_{November 5, 2019}

Finance Site Ranks the University of New Orleans One of Top 2 Universities In Louisiana

The University of New Orleans is one of the top two universities in Louisiana, according to WalletHub's recent report “ Read more

October

University of New Orleans sociology professor D’Lane Compton has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to study attitudes toward marriage.

_{October 31, 2019}

Researcher Awarded NSF Grant To Study Marriage Attitudes in the 21st Century

The significance of marriage in American society is seen in the myriad ways that it binds individuals legally, socially, politically and symbolical Read more

_{October 31, 2019}

Entrepreneur and New Orleans Saints Legend Marques Colston to Serve as the University of New Orleans’ Commencement Speaker

Entrepreneur and New Orleans Saints legend Marques Colston will serve as the principal speaker at the University of New Orleans’ fall commencement Read more