Ed Chervenak On WDSU TV
On Wednesday, Sept. 20, Ed Chervenak, director of the Survey Research Center, was featured in the WDSU-TV story “Source: Kirkpatrick To Be Sworn In As Interim NOPD Superintendent.”Read more
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UL System Board Names Dr. Kathy Johnson President of the University of New Orleans
Posted 1 week ago
Today the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System voted to name Dr. Kathy Johnson the eighth president of the University of New Orleans.
“I am so thrilled by this news--almost lost for words. I want to thank you for your support through these experiences here and on campus,” Dr. Johnson said. “I’m honored, I’m humbled, and I can’t wait to get to work. Thank you.”
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2023
July
July 31, 2023
Alumni Spotlight: Author Leah Myers: ‘In my heart, I’m a storyteller’
Leah Myers, who earned an MFA in creative writing from UNO, has published her first book “Thinning Blood.” Read more
July 27, 2023
The Longo Group Donates $20K To UNO’s College of Business Administration
The Longo Group, an independent wealth management firm based in Slidell, Louisiana, has donated $20,000 to the University of New Orleans College of Business Administration. Read more
July 25, 2023
Counselor Education Program Members Awarded Research Grants
Three members of the University of New Orleans counselor education program recently were awarded research grants from national organizations. Read more
July 25, 2023
New Hospitality Facility and Track & Field Stadium Among Approved State-Funded Capital Projects
A $6 million hospitality facility and a $13 million track and field stadium for the University of New Orleans are among the state-funded capital projects approved last month by the Louisiana legislature and Gov. John Bel Edwards. Read more
July 24, 2023
UNO Among 32 Universities Selected for the 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition
The University of New Orleans is among 32 teams selected nationwide to compete in the 2024 Collegiate Wind Compe Read more
July 18, 2023
UNO's STEM Scholars Camp Undergirds Incoming First Year Students
The University of New Orleans' STEM Scholars camp, which started in 2015, gives students a jump start on required course content focusing on math and biology skills. Read more
July 12, 2023
UNO Researcher Wants To Help Rural Communities Assess and Improve Storm Recovery Plans
University of New Orleans engineering professor Elnaz Safapour, whose research includes disaster risk management and the recovery of vulnerable communities, wants to help communities assess and improve their storm recovery plans. Read more
July 5, 2023
UNO Researchers Creating Virtual Training Tools for Wind Turbines Repair
University of New Orleans researchers want to ensure there is a trained labor force for the burgeoning wind farm market. Read more
June
June 27, 2023
UNO’s Native Plant Garden Earns Habitat Certification
Another University of New Orleans native plant garden has been designated by the Native Plant Initiative of Greater New Orleans (NPIGNO) as a certified habitat. Read more