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Two UNO Chemistry Professors Selected for NSF CAREER Awards

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Two University of New Orleans chemistry professors have been awarded CAREER grants, the most prestigious award presented by the National Science Foundation. Chemists David Podgorski and Phoebe Zito, whose expertise is in environmental chemistry, are the recipients of a 2024 Faculty Early Career Development Program award.

University of New Orleans chemistry professors Phoebe Zito and David Podgorski have been selected for a National Science Foundation CAREER Award.

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Kenneth J. Lacho, a former business management professor, was part of UNO’s faculty for nearly 60 years.

_{November 30, 2022}

In Memoriam: Kenneth J. Lacho, Former Management Professor and Founder of UNO’s Entrepreneurship Program

Kenneth J. Lacho, a former business management professor whose career at UNO spanned nearly 60 years and included the founding of UNO’s entrepreneurship program, died Nov. 27. Read more

Team Automatic was selected as the grand prizewinner during StartupUNO’s Privateer Pitch competition.

_{November 29, 2022}

UNO Student Startup Competition Awards $10K In Prizes

StartupUNO, the University of New Orleans’ inaugural idea accelerator and pitch competition for students, awarded a total of $10,000 in prizes. Read more

Krishna Shah, a graduate student in computer science, recently completed a research internship with Oracle Corporation.

_{November 22, 2022}

UNO Computer Science Student’s Research Helps Track Gulf Coast Oyster-Killing Disease

Krishna Shah, a University of New Orleans graduate student in computer science, has always been interested in solving problems. Read more

University of New Orleans fine art students are painting murals on campus and raising awareness to the impact that climate change has on the local bird population.

_{November 22, 2022}

Fine Art Students Create Bird Murals, Raise Climate Change Awareness

University of New Orleans fine art students are transforming utility doors on campus into colorful murals as part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the threat climate change has on local bird population. Read more

University of New Orleans alumnus Mark Romig, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of New Orleans & Company, will deliver the University’s fall 2022 commencement address.

_{November 16, 2022}

Tourism Marketing Executive and Alumnus Mark Romig To Serve as Fall 2022 Commencement Speaker

University of New Orleans alumnus Mark Romig, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of New Orleans & Company, will deliver the University’s fall 2022 commencement address. Read more

University of New Orleans alumna Chloé Duplessis, who is legally blind, recently created the first-ever visually accessible “I voted” sticker for the City of Denver.

_{November 15, 2022}

Alumna Chloé Duplessis: Artist, Consultant Urges Others ‘Create Your Own Story’

University of New Orleans alumna Chloé Duplessis, who is legally blind, recently created the first-ever visually accessible “I voted” sticker for the City of Denver. Read more

The National WWII Museum’s Boeing Freedom Pavilion provided a striking setting for the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Gala.

_{November 10, 2022}

2022 Distinguished Alumni Gala Celebrates Alumni Achievement, Impact

Hundreds celebrated alumni achievement and the impact of the University of New Orleans at the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Gala, presented by the Nati Read more

The University of New Orleans is celebrating homecoming week, Nov. 7-12, with a slate of activities.

_{November 7, 2022}

Calling All Privateers: It’s Homecoming Week 2022

Calling all Privateers to join in a tradition that celebrates school pride and offers the chance to connect, cheer and celebrate NOLA’s Team – it’s Homecoming Week 2022. Read more

The University of New Orleans bachelor’s degree in healthcare management recently gained national certification from the Association of University Programs in Healthcare Management.

_{November 7, 2022}

UNO’s Undergraduate Program in Healthcare Management Earns National Certification

The University of New Orleans bachelor’s degree in healthcare management has earned national certification from the Association of University Programs in Healthcare Management (AUPHA). Read more

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Tim Duncan and Stacy Hollowell in The Times-Picayune

On Tuesday, April 30, Tim Duncan, vice president of athletics and recreation, and Stacy Hollowell, head men’s basketball coach, were quoted in The Times-Picayune story “Necessary News: UNO on Verge of Having Collective for Men’s Hoops.”
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— The Times-Picayune, Apr 30, 2024

Stacy Hollowell in The Times-Picayune

On Monday, April 29, head men’s basketball coach Stacy Hollowell was quoted in The Times-Picayune story “New UNO Coach Stacy Hollowell Lays Out His Plan to Rebuild the Privateers.”
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— The Times-Picayune, Apr 29, 2024

Darrell Kruger and Randall Langston in Biz New Orleans

On Friday, April 26, Darrell Kruger, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, and Randall Langston, vice president for enrollment management, were quoted in the Biz New Orleans story “UNO Selects New Vice President for Enrollment Management
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— Biz New Orleans, Apr 26, 2024