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University of New Orleans Psychology professor Christopher Harshaw stands in his lab where he’s using mice to study the possible link between a commonly used pain reliever and developmental disorders.

_{June 5, 2019}

Professor Researches Possible Link Between Common Pain Reliever and Developmental Disorders

Could using a common, over-the-counter pain reliever contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, in children? Read more

Niyi Osundare is a University of New Orleans English professor and one of Nigeria’s most acclaimed poets.

_{May 21, 2019}

2019 Niyi Osundare International Poetry Festival Scheduled For July in Nigeria

The 2019 Niyi Osundare International Poetry Festival is scheduled for July 15-17 at the University of Calabar in Nigeria. Read more

University of New Orleans alumna Sheba Turk, co-anchor of WWL-TV’s Eyewitness Morning News, was the keynote commencement speaker.

_{May 20, 2019}

Sheba Turk Tells Graduates ‘Fight to Be Positive’ and ‘Trust Your Journey’

Anyone watching the confident stroll of television news anchor and author Sheba Turk or witnessing her rapid ascent in broadcasting could be forgiv Read more

Novelist and University of New Orleans alumnus Maurice Ruffin has his copy of the spring 2019 issue of Silver & Blue magazine.

_{May 2, 2019}

Silver & Blue Spring 2019: Catch Up and Relive Moments with News About the Privateer Nation

The spring 2019 edition of Silver & Blue magazine is headed to your mailbox and locations around the University of New Orleans campus. Read more

Sheba Turk, who earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Orleans in 2011, is a co-anchor of WWL-TV’s Eyewitness Morning News.

_{March 28, 2019}

News Anchor and Author Sheba Turk to Serve as Spring 2019 Commencement Speaker

Television news anchor and author Sheba Turk will serve as the principal speaker at the University of New Orleans spring commencement on May 17, 20 Read more

President John Nicklow speaks to University of New Orleans faculty and staff during his biannual state of the university address on Tuesday, March 19.

_{March 19, 2019}

President Nicklow’s State of the University Address Highlights Momentum; Unveils Three New Initiatives

The number of freshman applications for the fall at the University of New Orleans has already surpassed the final number of freshman applications r Read more

University of New Orleans and Caddo Parish Instant Admit signing

_{February 19, 2019}

The University of New Orleans Announces Instant Admit Program for Caddo Parish Students

The University of New Orleans announced an instant admit program for graduates of Caddo Parish Public Schools. Read more

The University of New Orleans is ranked #1 in Louisiana for having the most ethnically diverse student body, according to College Factual

_{February 18, 2019}

University of New Orleans Ranked #1 Ethnically Diverse College in Louisiana

The University of New Orleans is the most ethnically diverse college in Louisiana, according to College Factual, a data analytics company that focu Read more

(l-r) Mahyar Amouzegar, UNO provost and senior VP academic affairs; UNO President John Nicklow; Delgado Interim Chancellor William Wainwright; and Mostofa Sarwar, Delgado interim vice chancellor of academic affairs and provost, at the Jan. 24 signing ceremony.

_{January 25, 2019}

The University of New Orleans and Delgado Sign Student Transfer Agreement

Under a new student transfer agreement, eligible Delgado Community College students will have a seamless path to a four-year degree at the Universi Read more