NEWS
2025
February
University of New Orleans Ranks in Top 10 Percent Nationwide on Social Mobility Index
The 2024 Social Mobility Index measures how successful institutions are in elevating low-income students into the middle class by five years after graduation. Read more
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
University of New Orleans Announces Jazz at the Sandbar Spring 2025 Performers
Jazz at the Sandbar returns to the University of New Orleans for the spring 2025 series, opening on Wednesday, March 12. Read more
University of New Orleans Showcases Leadership During Louisiana Wind Energy Week
The University of New Orleans presented Louisiana Wind Energy Week last week, highlighting the University’s pivotal role in advancing future energy initiatives. Read more
Four Students Earn Cedric Richmond Scholarships for Spring 2025
The Cedric Richmond Scholarships are provided by the Office of the Governor's Success Council. Read more
January
UNO Kabacoff School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration Partners with Local Organizations to Create French Quarter Accessibility Map
The French Quarter Accessibility Project invites local students and advocates to use the Roll Mobility app to document accessible features in French Quarter establishments. Read more
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
Counselor Education Student Selected for National Fellowship
Shawn Gaines has been selected for the Minority Fellowship Program funded by the National Board for Certified Counselors and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Read more
2024
December
UNO Psychology Professor Wins $50,000 Grant to Study Social Connection in Aging Adults
University of New Orleans psychology professor Debra Karhson has earned a $50,000 award from the National Academy of Medicine to research social connection in aging adults. Read more