Rebecca Conwell in Biz New Orleans
Rebecca Conwell, CEO of the UNO R&T Foundation, was featured in the Biz New Orleans story “New and Notable: Rebecca Conwell.Read more
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HIGHWAY SAFETY
UNOTI Researchers to Develop Data Tool to Improve Highway Safety with $400K Federal Grant
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Researchers at the University of New Orleans Transportation Institute will help the city of New Orleans to create a map of the area’s most accident-prone streets to prioritize safety improvements along those traffic corridors.
UNOTI, in partnership with the city, the Regional Transit Authority and Toole Design Group, has received a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safety Data Initiative for the work.
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May
May 18, 2020
University of New Orleans Students Show Off Gaming Development Skills
If you are into video gaming, you might well come across several new games developed by University of New Orleans students. Read more
May 14, 2020
In Memoriam: Chemistry Professor Edwin David Stevens
Edwin Stevens, a retired distinguished professor of chemistry and department chair who spent 33 years at the University of New Orleans, died May 7 Read more
May 13, 2020
UNO’s Virtual Spring 2020 Commencement Will Be Held May 31
The University of New Orleans is hosting a virtual commencement ceremony for its spring 2020 graduates that will stream May 31 at 2 p.m. Read more
May 12, 2020
Josie White, UNO Alumna and Licensed Counselor: Acknowledge the Issues, Then Make a Plan
The novel coronavirus has been described as an “invisible enemy.” However, the impact from COVID-19 is all too visible: deaths, illness, unemployme Read more
May 6, 2020
UNO Research & Technology Foundation Announces New President/CEO
The University of New Orleans Research and Technology Foundation has selected Rebecca Conwell as its new president and CEO. Read more
May 5, 2020
University of New Orleans Creative Writing Graduate Jericho Brown Awarded Pulitzer Prize
Poet Jericho Brown, who holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of New Orleans, has been awarded a Pulitzer Prize in poetry. Read more
April
April 29, 2020
Alumni-Owned Businesses Promoted Via UNO Matrix Business Directory
The University of New Orleans Alumni Association is offering a new networking tool for alumni-owned businesses through the UNO Matrix Business Dire Read more
April 29, 2020
UNO’s Philosophy Program Recognized
The University of New Orleans philosophy program has been recognized as a “best value” and “most affordable” investment by Optimal, a higher educat Read more
April 28, 2020
The Estate of Former UNO History Professor Jerah Johnson Will Fund Two Endowed Professorships
The estate of former University of New Orleans history professor Jerah Johnson has donated $240,000 to the UNO Foundation. Read more
April 27, 2020
Silver & Blue Spring 2020: News For and About the Privateer Nation
The spring 2020 edition of Silver & Blue magazine is headed to your mailbox. Read more
April 22, 2020
UNO and Nunez Community College Sign ‘Link to Success’ Agreement
Students who are not yet admitted to the University of New Orleans can take Nunez Community College courses taught on UNO’s campus before transferr Read more
April 21, 2020
UNO Offers Slate of New Certificates and Workshops Online to Enhance Business Skills
Although the job market is in transition in New Orleans, like the rest of the United States, access to high-quality programs remains important to m Read more