Brian Beabout in The Times-Picayune
On Monday, September 23, Brian Beabout, associate professor of educational leadership, was quoted in The Times-Picayune story “Louisiana Schools Are Trying New Ways to Combat Absenteeism.”Read more
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NEW STUDENT INCREASE
The University of New Orleans Announces Significant Increases in Number of New Freshmen and Transfer Students
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The University of New Orleans experienced significant increases in the number of new freshmen and new transfer students in the fall 2024 semester compared to last fall. New freshmen were up 20% and transfer students jumped 60%.
New freshmen increased from 829 in 2023 to 996 in 2024, and transfers rose from 305 in 2023 to 489 in 2024. Overall undergraduate enrollment increased 3.5% year-over-year.
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2024
June
In Memoriam: Finance Professor Tarun Mukherjee
University of New Orleans finance professor Tarun Mukherjee, who spent more than four decades as a faculty member at the University of New Orleans where he established a scholarship, created a $50,000 student-managed fund, and help create an on-campus finance trading lab, died June 11. Read more
UNO and Nicholls State Sign Agreement to Expand Mechanical Engineering Pathways in Bayou Region
Nicholls State University and the University of New Orleans have signed an agreement to develop a plan to offer UNO’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering on Nicholls’ campus and prepare students in an engineering curriculum aligned with local industry needs. Read more
UNO Robotic Eel Camp Teaches Engineering Concepts To Middle School Students
Middle school students spent June 3-6 learning about robot construction, wiring, and programming as part of the University of New Orleans Robotic Eel Camp. Read more
UNO Campus Plays Supporting Role in Hit New Movie “Hit Man"
The campus of the University of New Orleans serves as a prominent backdrop for a number of scenes in the new hit movie “Hit Man” the story of Gary Johnson. Read more
UNO Anthropology Professor and Students Head To Berlin For Excavation Project
University of New Orleans anthropology professor Ryan Gray and a team that includes UNO students will spend part of the summer near Berlin, Germany excavating what is believed to be a crash site of a U.S. bomber from World War II. Read more
May
In Memoriam: Philosophy Professor Frank Schalow
Frank Schalow, a University of New Orleans philosophy faculty member for nearly three decades and an internationally renowned authority on German philosopher Martin Heidegger, died on May 25. Read more
Student Access and Success Drives UNO’s New Enrollment VP
Randall Langston, the University of New Orleans’ new vice president for enrollment management, wants to help “demystify” the collegiate journey for students by providing academic support that begins prior to admission and extends beyond graduation. Read more
UNO-Delgado Partnership to Enhance Transfer Student Success in Biology
The University of New Orleans has received a more than $550,000 grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents to create an academic pilot program in biology that eases the transition from Delgado Community College to UNO. Read more
UNO and Innsbruck Students Create ‘History Exchange,’ An Oral History Podcast
History students at the University of New Orleans and the University of Innsbruck, Austria have produced an oral history podcast series, marking a new development in their decades-long partnership. Read more