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University of New Orleans Showcases Leadership During Louisiana Wind Energy Week

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The University of New Orleans presented Louisiana Wind Energy Week last week, highlighting the University’s pivotal role in advancing future energy initiatives. Through a focus on education, workforce development and industry collaboration, UNO reaffirmed its leadership in shaping opportunities within the Gulf region and on the national stage.

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2022

March

Melissa Sims is the hotel manager of the Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel located in Beverly Hills at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive.

_{March 16, 2022}

Alumna Melissa Sims Manages the Iconic Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills

A portion of alumna Melissa Sims’ childhood was spent visiting her paternal grandparents in the fishing community of Grand Isle, Louisiana and her Read more

Farah Billah’s “Mother Moth” oil on canvas portrait is part of an exhibit that opens Saturday, March 12, at UNO’s St. Claude Gallery.

_{March 9, 2022}

St. Claude Gallery Exhibits ‘Moth in a Disco Room’ By UNO Student Farah Billah

The UNO St. Claude Gallery in New Orleans presents “Moth in a Disco Room,” an exhibit by MFA student Farah Billah that opens Saturday, March 12. Read more

The spring 2022 Jazz at the Sandbar concert series kicks off March 23 with singer Jazzmeia Horn.

_{March 8, 2022}

University of New Orleans Jazz at the Sandbar Returns March 23

The spring 2022 Jazz at the Sandbar concert series kicks off Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. from the University of New Orleans. Read more

Theatre UNO presents two, one-act plays written by University of New Orleans Creative Writing Workshop professor Justin Maxwell.

_{March 2, 2022}

Theatre UNO Presents: A Night of One Acts

As part of its spring performance series, Theatre UNO will present a double feature written by Justin Maxwell, an associate professor in the Creative Writing Workshop program, and directed by MFA directing candidate R'Myni Watson. Read more

February

University of New Orleans graduate student Jon Sheckler has received the 2021 American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Foundation Louis Armstrong Scholarship.

_{February 25, 2022}

Drummer, Composer Jon Sheckler Receives ASCAP Foundation Louis Armstrong Jazz Award

The University of New Orleans music faculty has selected Jon Sheckler for the 2021 ASCAP Louis Armstrong Foundation Jazz Composition Award. Read more

Start Smart @ UNO provides mentoring, academic support and stipends to help high school students transition to college at the University of New Orleans.

_{February 24, 2022}

Donation Funds Student Success Program for New Orleans Public School Graduates Attending UNO

A $630,000 gift from private donors who wish to remain anonymous will fund a new University of New Orleans program intended to provide holistic support to New Orleans Public School graduates. Read more

The Krewe of UNO rolled through campus on Tuesday celebrating its 2022 theme, "Back to the Beach.”

_{February 23, 2022}

The Krewe of UNO Rolls Through Campus With Annual Mardi Gras Parade

After a one-year coronavirus-induced break, the Krewe of UNO rolled through campus on Tuesday celebrating its 2022 theme, “Back to the Beach” Read more

Courtney Harris, a junior majoring in computer science, has been selected for a Microsoft summer internship.

_{February 21, 2022}

Computer Science Student Courtney Harris Earns Microsoft Summer Internship

University of New Orleans computer science student Courtney Harris has been selected as a program manager intern at Microsoft for this summer. Read more

UNO President John Nicklow honors donors Frank and Paulette Stewart at a dedication ceremony in the Earl K. Long Library.

_{February 16, 2022}

Frank and Paulette Stewart Pledge $1 Million to the University of New Orleans

Frank and Paulette Stewart have pledged $1 million to create an endowed scholarship fund at the University of New Orleans. Read more

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