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The University of New Orleans Increases Enrollment for the 3rd Straight Year

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The University of New Orleans increased its overall enrollment by nearly 2%, marking the first time in 15 years that the University has grown enrollment in three consecutive years. Fall 2020 enrollment is 8,375 students, uplifted by a 20% increase in new freshmen students, a 21% increase in new graduate students and significant growth in the number of local and African American first-time freshmen.

The University of New Orleans Increases Enrollment for the 3rd Straight Year

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2019

November

University of New Orleans alumna Yelena Rivera was recognized as Louisiana’s Outstanding Young Civil Engineer by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

_{November 8, 2019}

Alumna Yelena Rivera Recognized As Louisiana’s Outstanding Young Civil Engineer

Yelena Rivera has learned to take the curve balls of life with a calm assurance that unforeseen circumstances will straighten out; she just has to 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

University of New Orleans Center for Hazards Assessment, Response, and Technology researchers will study ways that communities along the Gulf Coast can adapt to a range of environmental stressors.

_{October 28, 2019}

University of New Orleans Researchers To Study Community Resilience as Part of $5.5 Million Grant

Researchers in the University of New Orleans Center for Hazards Assessment, Response and Technology (UNO-CHART) will study ways to enhance the resi Read more

Students in University of New Orleans management professor Dinah Payne’s class met Chief Justice Bernette Johnson and heard arguments before the Louisiana Supreme Court related to a tax case they’ve studied in their Legal Environment of Business course.

_{October 25, 2019}

University of New Orleans Students Observe State Supreme Court In Action, Meet Chief Justice

Standing in the history-rich building with its ornately designed dark wood and carved white marble, the University of New Orleans students were exc Read more

Two of the university’s most visible green initiatives are a new recycling team and the recent installation of thousands of energy efficient bulbs around campus.

_{October 24, 2019}

University’s Green Initiatives Include Recycling Team, Energy Efficient Lights

As University of New Orleans officials plan for the evolution of the campus, sustainability efforts are critical elements in determining the future Read more

The fall 2019 edition of Silver & Blue magazine is headed to your mailbox and locations around campus.

_{October 23, 2019}

Silver & Blue Fall 2019: News For and About Our Privateer Nation

There is plenty to talk about and celebrate at the University of New Orleans as our students, alumni and faculty continue to make strides and leave Read more

Students Ashley Bayer and Veronica Spicer have been awarded a computer science scholarship founded by University of New Orleans alumna Sabrina Farmer.

_{October 23, 2019}

Bayer, Spicer awarded Computer Science Scholarship Founded By Google Engineer

University of New Orleans students Ashley Bayer and Veronica Spicer are the recipients of the 2019 Women in Read more

Rachel Breunlin, University of New Orleans assistant professor of anthropology and co-founder of the Neighborhood Story Project, curated the exhibit along with Bruce Sunpie Barnes and Francis X. Pavy.

_{October 22, 2019}

Le Kèr Creole Exhibit Unveiled At The Cabildo

The Louisiana State Museum, in partnership with the Neighborhood Story Project at the University of New Orleans and L’Union Creole, has unveiled “L Read more

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