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2023

December

Acclaimed novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin, who earned two degrees from the University of New Orleans, gave the commencement address Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

_{December 11, 2023}

Novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin To UNO Grads: ‘I’m living my dream because I went to this school’

After earning a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of New Orleans, Maurice Carlos Ruffin went on to earn a law degree and became a pr Read more

2023

November

UNO English professor Carolyn Hembree’s third poetry collection, “For Today,” is set for release in January.

_{November 28, 2023}

UNO English Professor Carolyn Hembree Publishes Third Poetry Collection

University of New Orleans English professor Carolyn Hembree will ring in the new year with added cheer. Read more

2023

November

University of New Orleans graduate student Eduardo Turcios shares research as part of the annual InnovateUNO symposium held on campus Nov. 14-15.

_{November 17, 2023}

Innovate UNO Symposium Showcases Students Scholarly Research and Creative Output

From a civil engineering student suggesting environmentally friendly ways to alleviate street flooding in New Orleans and visual art students offer Read more

2023

November

Many University of New Orleans alumni are among those featured in the New Orleans 500, Biz New Orleans’ list of ‘influential, involved and inspiring business leaders.

_{November 16, 2023}

Seventy UNO Alumni Selected for List of New Orleans Business Influencers

The 2024 edition of the New Orleans 500, which profiles business leaders in the region, features 70 University of New Orleans alumni, as well as se Read more

2023

November

The University of New Orleans School of Education has received reaccreditation for its educator preparation programs.

_{November 15, 2023}

University of New Orleans Educator Prep Programs Recognized for National Excellence

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) announced that the University of New Orleans School of Education has received reac Read more

2023

November

UNO alumna Sabrina Farmer (left) stands with President Kathy Johnson and Ricky Burke, president of the UNO Alumni Association, at the Distinguished Alumni Gala held Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at the National WWII Museum.

_{November 10, 2023}

‘Don’t Underestimate How Far You Can Go, as a UNO Graduate,” Distinguished Alumna Sabrina Farmer Tells Gala Audience

Addressing a crowd of 400 people might be a daunting task to some. Read more

2023

November

Melanie Boulet, Alexander Bischof, Marcus Bischof, Andrea Bischof and Günter Bischof gather at an Oct. 26 retirement party for the longtime UNO history professor.

_{November 8, 2023}

Scholarship Honoring Longtime History Professor Günter Bischof Will Support Student Research and Travel

A new endowed scholarship honoring longtime University of New Orleans history professor Günter Bischof will help support student research and trave Read more

2023

November

Tony Diaz’s book on community organizing, published by UNO Press, recently earned international recognition.

_{November 6, 2023}

UNO Press Book Wins International Latino Book Award

A University of New Orleans Press book about community organizing recently earned international recognition. Read more

2023

October

Bailey Bullock, who is pursuing a master’s degree in transportation at UNO, will be recognized by the U.S. Department of Transportation during a ceremony in January.

_{October 31, 2023}

UNO Graduate Student Bailey Bullock Named Outstanding Transportation Center Student of the Year

University of New Orleans graduate student Bailey Bullock has been named a 2023 University Transportation Center Outstanding Student of the Year fo Read more