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2023

December

ɫɫ�о�� librarian Connie Phelps holds a brick from William Frantz Elementary School that is among the recent artifacts donated as part of the Orleans Parish School Board Collection housed at the University of New Orleans’ Earl K. Long Library.

_{December 14, 2023}

Earl K. Long Library Special Collection of Orleans Parish School Board Memorabilia Is Expanding

The Earl K. Long Library’s special collection containing material that documents more than 150 years of Orleans Parish School Board history is expanding. Read more

Acclaimed novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin, who earned two degrees from the University of New Orleans, gave the commencement address Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

_{December 11, 2023}

Novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin To ɫɫ�о�� Grads: ‘I’m living my dream because I went to this school’

Acclaimed novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin, who earned two degrees from the University of New Orleans, gave the commencement address Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Read more

November

ɫɫ�о�� English professor Carolyn Hembree’s third poetry collection, “For Today,” is set for release in January.

_{November 28, 2023}

ɫɫ�о�� English Professor Carolyn Hembree Publishes Third Poetry Collection

ɫɫ�о�� English professor Carolyn Hembree’s third poetry collection, “For Today,” is set for release in January. Read more

University of New Orleans graduate student Eduardo Turcios shares research as part of the annual Innovateɫɫ�о�� symposium held on campus Nov. 14-15.

_{November 17, 2023}

Innovate ɫɫ�о�� Symposium Showcases Students Scholarly Research and Creative Output

Innovateɫɫ�о�� offered a platform broad enough to highlight students scholarly research and creative outputs. Read more

Many University of New Orleans alumni are among those featured in the New Orleans 500, Biz New Orleans’ list of ‘influential, involved and inspiring business leaders.

_{November 16, 2023}

Seventy ɫɫ�о�� Alumni Selected for List of New Orleans Business Influencers

The 2024 edition of the New Orleans 500, which profiles business leaders in the region, features 70 University of New Orleans alumni, as well as several ɫɫ�о�� administrators. Read more

The University of New Orleans School of Education has received reaccreditation for its educator preparation programs.

_{November 15, 2023}

University of New Orleans Educator Prep Programs Recognized for National Excellence

The University of New Orleans School of Education has received reaccreditation for its educator preparation programs. Read more

ɫɫ�о�� alumna Sabrina Farmer (left) stands with President Kathy Johnson and Ricky Burke, president of the ɫɫ�о�� Alumni Association, at the Distinguished Alumni Gala held Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at the National WWII Museum.

_{November 10, 2023}

‘Don’t Underestimate How Far You Can Go, as a ɫɫ�о�� Graduate,” Distinguished Alumna Sabrina Farmer Tells Gala Audience

Addressing a crowd of 400 people might be a daunting task to some. But Sabrina Farmer, who spoke to such a group inside the Boeing Freedom Pavilion at the National WWII Museum, is used to performing under pressure. Read more

Melanie Boulet, Alexander Bischof, Marcus Bischof, Andrea Bischof and Günter Bischof gather at an Oct. 26 retirement party for the longtime ɫɫ�о�� history professor.

_{November 8, 2023}

Scholarship Honoring Longtime History Professor Günter Bischof Will Support Student Research and Travel

A new endowed scholarship honoring longtime University of New Orleans history professor Günter Bischof will help support student research and travel. Read more

Tony Diaz’s book on community organizing, published by ɫɫ�о�� Press, recently earned international recognition.

_{November 6, 2023}

ɫɫ�о�� Press Book Wins International Latino Book Award

A University of New Orleans Press book about community organizing recently earned international recognition. Read more