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University of New Orleans graduate student Amanda Kirkland has been named a 2024 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellow.

_{October 18, 2023}

�г��ּ�Ů�� Graduate Student Earns Knauss Fellowship

University of New Orleans graduate student Amanda Kirkland is one of 85 students in the nation named to the 2024 class of the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program. Read more

�г��ּ�Ů�� math professor Peter Bierhorst has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to further his research in quantum entanglement, a physics phenomenon whereby two microscopic particles such as photons or electrons, can appear to act in concert instantaneously even when tested miles apart. (Image credit: MARK GARLICK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images.)

_{October 16, 2023}

University of New Orleans Mathematician Awarded $800K Grant from National Science Foundation

University of New Orleans math professor Peter Bierhorst has received an $800,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to further his research in quantum entanglement. Read more

Madeline Foster-Martinez is an assistant professor in �г��ּ�Ů��'s Department of Earth and Environmental Science and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

_{October 5, 2023}

�г��ּ�Ů�� Faculty Member Earns Gulf Research Program Early-Career Research Fellowship

University of New Orleans faculty member Madeline Foster-Martinez is one of seven scientists to receive a Gulf Research Program Early-Career Research Fellowship in Environmental Protection and Stewardship. Read more

Dr. Kathy Johnson has been selected as the next president of the University of New Orleans.

_{September 14, 2023}

UL System Board Names Dr. Kathy Johnson President of the University of New Orleans

Dr. Kathy Johnson has been selected as the next president of the University of New Orleans. Read more

The National WWII Museum U.S. Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center is the venue for �г��ּ�Ů��’s annual Distinguished Alumni Gala.

_{September 7, 2023}

The University of New Orleans Announces 2023 Distinguished Alumni for Colleges, Athletics

The University of New Orleans will also honor distinguished alumni from its four academic colleges and athletics at the annual Distinguished Alumni Gala presented by Entergy. Read more

A grant from the Mellon Foundation will help fund a collaborative public humanities effort among �г��ּ�Ů��’s Midlo Center, the Neighborhood Story Project and the Justice Studies Ph.D. Program.

_{September 6, 2023}

Mellon Foundation Awards �г��ּ�Ů�� $750K for Collaborative Public Humanities Project

A $750,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation will help fund a collaborative public humanities effort among �г��ּ�Ů��’s Midlo Center, the Neighborhood Story Project and the Justice Studies Ph.D. Program. Read more

�г��ּ�Ů�� professors Chris Surprenant and Gregory Price (pictured), along with Marques Colston, former New Orleans Saints player and entrepreneur-in-residence at �г��ּ�Ů��, will teach and examine the impact of high school financial education courses.

_{September 5, 2023}

�г��ּ�Ů��’s Urban Entrepreneurship and Policy Institute Receives $2 Million Grant to Study How to Improve High School Financial Literacy Programs

�г��ּ�Ů�� professors Chris Surprenant and Gregory Price, along with Marques Colston, former New Orleans Saints player and entrepreneur-in-residence at �г��ּ�Ů��, will teach and examine the impact of high school financial education courses. Read more

The University of New Orleans Presidential Search Committee has selected Dr. Kathy Johnson (left) and Dr. Walter Kimbrough as finalists.

_{August 29, 2023}

�г��ּ�Ů�� Presidential Search Finalists Selected

The �г��ּ�Ů�� Presidential Search Committee selected two finalists on Tuesday. Read more

�г��ּ�Ů�� student Haley Beaulieu dissects a fish in biologist Erin Cox’s laboratory to analyze the level of potentially harmful pollutants.

_{August 23, 2023}

�г��ּ�Ů�� Researchers Seek to Answer: Are Recreational Anglers at Risk From Seafood Consumption?

University of New Orleans biologist Erin Cox's research will explore the levels of potentially harmful pollutants in fish caught by recreational anglers. Read more