NEWS
2025
April
Computer Science Graduate Student Earns Prestigious Department of Defense Scholarship
Johny Lopez has been awarded the Department of Defense’s Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation Scholarship. Read more
History Professor’s New Book Examines How Europe Transformed the Alps to Generate Electricity
"Mountain Battery: The Alps, Water and Power in the Fossil Fuel Age” is published by the Stanford University Press. Read more
March
New Book Edited by Education Professor Addresses Family and Community Engagement in Charter Schools
Published by Information Age Publishing, “Family and Community Engagement in Charter Schools” examines an emerging field of study authored by both established and emerging scholars. Read more
Experts to Discuss New Orleans' Economic and Real Estate Outlook at Annual Forecast Seminar on April 1
The 2025 Dr. Ivan Miestchovich Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecast Seminar for metropolitan New Orleans will take place on in the Senator Ted Hickey Ballroom in the University Center. Read more
February
University of New Orleans Again Awarded Carnegie ‘R2’ Designation
The University has once again been recognized as a High Spending and Doctorate Production institution, also known as an R2 university. Read more
January
Transportation Researcher Earns $220,000 Grant to Improve Truck Parking in Louisiana
The shortage of truck parking has been a longstanding issue in the trucking industry, according to UNO faculty member Bethany Stich. Read more
UNO Math Professor on Winning Team Selected for NSF Quantum Virtual Laboratory Project
Peter Bierhorst is a member of one of six National Science Foundation pilot projects. Read more