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Five UNO students stand on stage at the 14th Annual ULS Academic Summit

_{April 15, 2025}

UNO Students Participate in 14th Annual University of Louisiana System Academic Summit

Thirteen University of New Orleans students participated in the University of Louisiana System 14th Annual Academic Summit at Nicholls State University. Read more

_{April 2, 2025}

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

_{April 2, 2025}

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

Photo of education professor Brian Beabout

_{March 25, 2025}

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

_{March 17, 2025}

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

Photo of UNO researchers in a boat off the coast of Alabama.

_{February 12, 2025}

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 13, 2025}

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

_{January 8, 2025}

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

_{December 18, 2024}

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