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(from left) Kyson Small and Jonathan Reed Jr. have been selected as UNO’s 4th cohort of Reginald F. Lewis Scholars.

_{September 4, 2024}

Two New UNO Students Named Reginald F. Lewis Scholars

91ֱ�� students Jonathan Reed Jr. Read more

(from left) Daniel Nagel, Elizabeth Rupright, Issac Varghese, Aviral Kandel and Otis Taylor are the 2024 Wind Scholars.

_{August 29, 2024}

2024 Cohort of Wind Scholars Announced

The Wind Hub at 91ֱ�� and the 91ֱ�� have announced the second cohort of the Wind Scholars Program in Engineering. Read more

Justin McKenzie most recently served as the CIO at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.

_{August 22, 2024}

Justin McKenzie Named Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

The 91ֱ�� has selected Justin McKenzie as its new vice president for information technology and chief information officer. Read more

Civil engineering faculty member Engin Egeseli brought more than 25 years of professional experience to his role at the 91ֱ��.

_{August 7, 2024}

In Memoriam: Civil Engineering Faculty Member Engin Egeseli

Engin Egeseli, a faculty member in the Dr. Robert A. Read more

Lothar Birk is the 2024 recipient of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers' William H. Webb Medal.

_{July 16, 2024}

Professor Wins Education Award from Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

Lothar Birk is the 2024 recipient of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers’ William H. Webb Medal for outstanding contributions to education in naval architecture, marine or ocean engineering. Read more

_{July 12, 2024}

$100,000 from Patrick F. Taylor Foundation to Fund Scholarships and Emergency Grants for Students

A $100,000 donation from the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation will fund scholarships and emergency grants for students at the 91ֱ��. Read more

Angie M. Gates is the 2024 UNO Homer Hitt Distinguished Alumni Award and Kheri Billy is the 2024 Norma Jane Sabiston Young Alumna of the Year.

_{July 2, 2024}

Entertainment and Convention Executive Angie M. Gates to Receive 2024 Homer Hitt Distinguished Alumni Award

Entertainment and convention executive Angie M. Gates will receive the 2024 91ֱ�� Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumni Award. Read more

College Beyond’s success coaches, who are housed on UNO’s campus, provide academic and non-academic interventions to Pell Grant recipient college students.

_{June 20, 2024}

College Beyond and UNO Announce Extension of Strategic Partnership

College Beyond, a New Orleans-based organization dedicated to supporting students from families with low income in their pursuit of higher education, is excited to announce the extension of its strategic partnership with the 91ֱ��. Read more

UNO President Kathy Johnson and Nicholls State University President Jay Clune sign an agreement that will expand pathways to a mechanical engineering degree in South Louisiana.

_{June 13, 2024}

UNO and Nicholls State Sign Agreement to Expand Mechanical Engineering Pathways in Bayou Region

Nicholls State University and the 91ֱ�� have signed an agreement to develop a plan to offer UNO’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering on Nicholls’ campus and prepare students in an engineering curriculum aligned with local industry needs. Read more