NEWS
2024
November
Engineer and UNO Alumnus Michael Jackson To Serve as Fall 2024 Commencement Speaker
University of New Orleans alumnus Michael “Mike” Jackson, an engineer who has managed multi-million-dollar construction projects, will serve as the Read more
Keep Louisiana Beautiful Names UNO's Carol Lunn Co-Chair of the University Sustainability Coalition
Representing university affiliate and sustainability coalition member Keep UNO Beautiful, Lunn will serve in this role for two years Read more
Privateer Achievement Celebrated at 2024 University of New Orleans Distinguished Alumni Gala
Angie Gates received the 2024 Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumni Award at the annual event. Read more
October
Fall 2024 Season of Jazz at the Sandbar Kicks Off At 410 Lounge in the Earl K. Long Library
The fall 2024 season of Jazz at the Sandbar will be held on the 4th floor of the Earl K. Long Library. Read more
UNO Named One of The Top 50 Best Urban Colleges in America
UNO, which is Louisiana’s only public urban research university, is ranked among Intelligent’s list of top urban colleges. Read more
Alumnus Jericho Brown Wins MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius Grant’
Fellows receive $800,000 stipends that are bestowed with no conditions; recipients may use the money as they see fit. Read more
September
Engineering Professor Mattei to Address AI in Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series
Emerita civil engineering professor Norma Jane Mattei will discuss the ethical use of AI in engineering education in the first lecture. Read more
School of the Arts Presents 2024-25 Performance and Events Schedule
The fall 2024 and spring 2025 schedules will bring eclectic performances featuring new works and classics. Read more
The University of New Orleans Announces 2024 Distinguished Alumni for Colleges, Athletics
The University of New Orleans will also honor distinguished alumni at the annual Distinguished Alumni Gala. Read more