NEWS
2025
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
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
New Textbook By UNO Graduate Students and Faculty Focuses on Southern Nonprofits
The book features six teaching cases and accompanying instructor guides that highlight the strengths and challenges of nonprofits pursuing social justice missions in the American South. Read more
November
Sixty-Six UNO Alumni Named to List of Influential Business Leaders
For universities without a medical school or a law school, UNO has, by far, the most alumni on the list. Read more
13th Annual Innovate UNO Symposium Showcases Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity
Over the course of the event, 78 presentations were delivered, involving nearly 150 presenters, co-presenters and judges. 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
Planning and Urban Studies Faculty Member Receives Rising Scholar Award
Guang Tian is the recipient of the 2024 Rising Scholar Award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Read more
University to Host Science Communication Summit Nov. 14-15
The University of New Orleans will host Louisiana Sea Grant's third SciComm Summit Nov. 14-15. Read more