University of New Orleans

05/27/2026

University of New Orleans Interim Chancellor and Chief Administrative Officer Jeanette Weiland announced the appointment of Michael "Gio" Giorlando, D.D.S., M.Ed., as athletic director today. Giorlando brings more than three decades of leadership experience in collegiate athletics, higher education administration and student development to the role.

Giorlando, a former assistant basketball coach at UNO and LSU and former athletic director at Loyola University New Orleans, will oversee the university's athletics programs as the institution prepares for its transition into the LSU System and its future as LSU New Orleans.

A press conference announcing Giorlando's appointment will be livestreamed at www.youtube.com/UNOPrivateers on May 28 at 1:30 p.m. at the UNO Lakefront Arena in the Spotlights Lounge.

NEW ORLEANS – May 27, 2026 – University of New Orleans Interim Chancellor and Chief Administrative Officer Jeanette Weiland announced today the appointment of Michael "Gio" Giorlando, D.D.S., M.Ed., as athletic director, bringing to the role more than three decades of leadership experi...

05/26/2026

This summer, University of New Orleans students will travel to central Italy to support a World War II recovery mission with the U.S. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA).

Led by Prof. D. Ryan Gray, the team will investigate a site believed to be connected to the crash of a WWII aircraft and the loss of an American pilot. The project marks the team’s first mission in Italy and its seventh recovery mission with the DPAA.

The excavation brings together researchers, students and military cadets from several partner institutions, including the National WWII Museum, the University of Innsbruck, Tulane University and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, in a shared effort to help recover and identify missing American service members.

University of New Orleans Archaeological Research and Curation (UNO ARC) is pleased to announce the launch of its latest partner project with the U.S. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), intended to help fulfill the agency’s mission of achieving the fullest possible accounting of American se...

05/22/2026

Calling UNO students: Startup Studio is open for Summer 2026 registration! From campus to company, students will master the principles of entrepreneurship through this hybrid + in-person course running June 8–July 30, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

After the success of the non-credit pilot program last summer, Startup Studio is expanding for Summer 2026 with cross-listing across multiple departments, allowing students to earn credit toward their major. Register on Workday now!

Course names: CSCI 3097, EDCI 3980, FTA 4900, HRT 3591, MANG 3491-1001, and MKT 3591-1001.

05/22/2026

University of New Orleans President Kathy Johnson, Ph.D., announced today that she has accepted a new role as Executive Vice President and Provost at Saint Louis University, effective July 13.

Johnson will remain in her role as president of UNO through June 30, continuing to lead the university through the final weeks of its transition back to the Louisiana State University System.

“We are very grateful to Dr. Kathy Johnson for her leadership, service and commitment to the University of New Orleans during an important chapter in the institution’s history,” said University of Louisiana System President Rick Gallot, Ph.D.

Beginning July 1, Jeanette Weiland will serve as interim chancellor and chief administrative officer to guide the university as it returns to the Louisiana State University System. Weiland most recently served as UNO’s interim chief administrative officer, overseeing the university’s business and operational functions, including finance, university advancement, human resources, information technology, athletics, marketing and communications, and police and safety.

University of New Orleans President Kathy Johnson, Ph.D., announced today that she has accepted a new role as Executive Vice President and Provost at Saint Louis University, effective July 13.Johnson will remain in her role as president of UNO through June 30, continuing to lead the university throu...

05/21/2026

Thank you to the students, families, Orientation Leaders, faculty, and staff who made today’s Registration Day a success! Incoming students spent the day meeting advisors, registering for classes, exploring campus resources and student organizations, connecting with fellow Privateers, and preparing for the start of the fall semester at LSU New Orleans.

05/08/2026

Introducing the Class of 2026!

Thank you to everyone who helped make today special, from the families and loved ones who came to celebrate this milestone to the faculty and staff who supported our graduates along the way. A special thank you to Ivan Neville for joining us as this semester’s honorary speaker.

Privateer proud. 💙

05/05/2026

Get ahead this summer!

Summer classes are your chance to get ahead, catch up, or stay on track without the pressure of a full semester. With smaller classes, flexible schedules, and focused coursework, you can earn credits faster and make meaningful progress toward your degree.

Visit www.uno.edu/summer-courses for more info.

05/05/2026

Only 6 hours left to make your mark this Day! Help us spread the word, reach our goal, & show the power of public education: visit give.uno.edu to give now.

05/04/2026

Two student teams from the University of New Orleans competed in the 2026 Entrepreneurship Pelican Cup, a statewide business plan competition that brings together student-founded ventures from universities across Louisiana.

A total of 44 teams entered this year’s competition, with 12 advancing to the final round, including six undergraduate and six graduate teams. The 2026 competition also introduced separate undergraduate and graduate categories and increased the total prize pool to $157,000. UNO was represented by Entelechy in the graduate category and SensorySync in the undergraduate category.

Two student teams from the University of New Orleans competed in the 2026 Entrepreneurship Pelican Cup, a statewide business plan competition that brings together student-founded ventures from universities across Louisiana.A total of 44 teams entered this year’s competition, with 12 advancing to t...

05/04/2026

Tomorrow is Day: a chance to show your & invest in the future leaders of our region & beyond!

Ready to join? Visit give.uno.edu.