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College Sports Executive Kiki Baker Barnes Tells UNO Graduates Be ‘ready to embrace the unexpected’

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College sports executive and University of New Orleans alumna Kiki Baker Barnes, who holds both a bachelor’s degree and doctorate from UNO, knew without a doubt that she was a spectacular shooting guard. She’d excelled at the position all through high school, which is why she balked when her junior college basketball coach suggested she move to point guard.

College sports executive and University of New Orleans alumna Kiki Baker Barnes gave the commencement address at the University’s spring 2024 commencement ceremony held Thursday, May 9.

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Frank Schalow, a University of New Orleans philosophy faculty member, died May 25, 2024.

_{May 30, 2024}

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

Randall Langston is the University of New Orleans’ new vice president for enrollment management.

_{May 28, 2024}

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

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.

_{May 21, 2024}

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

The “History Exchange” podcast series marks a new digital chapter for UNO’s longstanding partnership with the Austrian university.

_{May 20, 2024}

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

University of New Orleans student Lydia DiPaola, who is pursuing a master’s degree in biological sciences, is a recipient of a research fellowship.in biological sciences.

_{May 16, 2024}

Graduate Student Wins Coastal Protection Research Grant

University of New Orleans graduate student Lydia DiPaola is the recipient of a one-year $10,000 fellowship. Read more

University of New Orleans President Kathy Johnson (far left) visits Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, which has partnered with UNO to create a yearlong residency placement program for education majors.

_{May 15, 2024}

School Of Education Partners With Kenner Discovery Schools To Create ‘Teacher Pipeline’

The University of New Orleans School of Education has collaborated with Kenner Discovery Schools to create a yearlong residency placement program for its education majors with the aim of creating a certified “teacher pipeline.” Read more

The spring 2024 issue of Silver & Blue magazine is now available.

_{May 14, 2024}

President Kathy Johnson Graces the Cover of the Spring 2024 Issue of Silver & Blue

The spring 2024 edition of Silver & Blue magazine is headed to your mailbox and is available around campus. Read more

College sports executive and University of New Orleans alumna Kiki Baker Barnes gave the commencement address at the University’s spring 2024 commencement ceremony held Thursday, May 9.

_{May 10, 2024}

College Sports Executive Kiki Baker Barnes Tells UNO Graduates Be ‘ready to embrace the unexpected’

College sports executive and University of New Orleans alumna Kiki Baker Barnes gave the commencement address at the University’s spring 2024 commencement ceremony held Thursday, May 9. Read more

Ariya Martin’s “A Room With a View,” is part of an exhibit that opens Saturday, May 11, at UNO’s St. Claude Gallery.

_{May 9, 2024}

St. Claude Gallery Exhibits ‘Beyond Family’ by UNO Professor Ariya Martin

The UNO St. Claude Gallery in New Orleans presents “Beyond Family,” a solo exhibit by University of New Orleans fine arts professor Ariya Martin that opens Saturday, May 11. Read more

In the News

Marla Nelson In O Globo

On Tuesday, May 21, Marla Nelson, professor of planning and urban studies, was quoted in the O Globo (Brazil) story “Rebuilding New Orleans (USA) After Katrina Leaves Mistakes and Successes As a Lesson to the South.”
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— O Globo (Brazil), May 21, 2024

Lora Amsberryaugier On WGNO-TV

On Monday, May 20, Lora Amsberryaugier, interim dean of the library, was included in the WGNO-TV story “Shhh! Not Here! This is Louisiana’s #1 Library.”
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— WGNO-TV, May 20, 2024

Gregory Price In Open Campus

On Monday, May 20, Gregory Price, professor of economics and finance, was quoted in the Open Campus story “Historically Black Community Colleges Have Their Own History Distinct from ‘Northern White Perspective.’”
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— On Campus, May 20, 2024