IN THE NEWS
$2M Gift to ż Will Fund Scholarships
The $2 million anonymous donation to the University for student scholarships was included in WWL 870 AM’s newscast.
Are Feds Likely To Cut Interest Rates?
Mark Rosa, adjunct faculty member in economics and finance, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM about the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates.
Anonymous $2 Million Gift to Fund Scholarships at the ż
President John Nicklow was quoted in the Biz New Orleans story “Anonymous $2 Million Gift to Fund Scholarships at the ż.”
ż Gets $2M to Fund Scholarships
The Associated Press wrote a story “ż Gets $2M to Fund Scholarships” about the University's recent donation.
Economics and Finance Professor Walter Lane Talks State Budget Surplus
Walter Lane, associate professor of economics and finance, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM by Tommy Tucker about Louisiana’s budget surplus.
ż Press, Rachel Breunlin Featured in Story About New Book On Creole Culture
The ż Press and Rachel Breunlin, assistant professor of anthropology, were featured in The OffBeat story “Bruce ‘Sunpie’ Barnes Explores Creole of Ethnography in New Book and CD.”
Economics and Finance Professor Walter Lane Talks State Budget Surplus
On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Walter Lane, associate professor of economics and finance, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM by Tommy Tucker about Louisiana’s budget surplus.
Robert Penick Discusses Local Real Estate Market
Robert Penick, director of the Institute of Economic Development and Real Estate Research, was interviewed live on the Fox 8 Morning News about local real estate.
Walter Lane Talks Healthcare with WWL's Tommy Tucker
Walter Lane, associate professor of economics and finance, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM by Tommy Tucker about healthcare in Louisiana.
ż Reports Back-to-Back Enrollment Growth
President John Nicklow was quoted in the New Orleans CityBusiness story “ż Reports First Back-to-Back Enrollment Growth in Over a Decade.”
Experts: Source of Imbalance is Key to Why Ship Overturned
Brandon Taravella, associate professor of naval architecture and marine engineering, was quoted in The Associated Press story “Experts: Source of Imbalance is Key to Why Ship Overturned.”
ż Reports Enrollment Growth
President John Nicklow was quoted in the Gentilly Messenger story “ż Sees Back-to-Back Years of Enrollment Growth for the First Time in More Than a Decade.”
Norma Jean Mattei Talks Infrastructure with WWL's Tommy Tucker
Norma Jean Mattei, professor of civil and environmental engineering, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM by Tommy Tucker about pumping and drainage infrastructure in New Orleans.
ż Enrollment Increases
A story about the University increasing enrollment aired during the WDSU-TV 4 p.m. newscast.
The Big Idea with Special Education
Paul Bole, assistant professor of special education, was quoted in the NOLA Family story “The Big Idea with Special Education.”
Real Estate Experts Say Property Values Have Increased Since Katrina
Robert Penick, director of the Institute for Economic Development and Real Estate Research, was featured in the Fox 8 story “Real Estate Experts Say Property Values Have Increased Since Katrina.”
ż Certificate Classes to Train Up Professionals to Meet New Job Demands
Tina Chang, associate vice president for professional and continuing education, was featured in the WWL 870 AM story “ż Certificate Classes to Train Up Professionals to Meet New Job Demands.”
ż faculty and students featured on WWL-TV Morning News
The summer excavation project in Germany by ż faculty and students was featured on the WWL-TV Eyewitness Morning News
People to Watch
Tim Duncan, director of athletics, was featured in the New Orleans Magazine story “People to Watch.”
New Certificate Programs at ż Teaching In-Demand Skills
Tina Chang, associate vice president for professional and continuing education, was quoted in the New Orleans CityBusiness story “New Certificate Programs at ż Teaching In-Demand Skills.”
Alumnus and Economic Redeveloper Stuart Arnett Discusses ‘Comeback Communities'
ż alumnus Stuart Arnett was featured in the New Hampshire Business Review story “Q&A with ‘Economic Redeveloper’ Stuart Arnett.”
Brian Beabout Live with Tommy Tucker
Brian Beabout, associate professor of educational leadership, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM by Tommy Tucker about the quality of New Orleans schools.
Alumnus Kelvin Harrison Jr.'s Acting Skills Earn Praise
ż alumnus Kelvin Harrison Jr. was featured in The New Orleans Advocate story “New Orleans Actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. Seizes Spotlight in Tense ‘Luce’: Mesmerizing Performance Proves Key to Indie Drama.”
St. Tammany Has the Fourth-Largest Tourism Economy in Louisiana, ż Study Says
Research performed by the Hospitality Research Center was featured in the New Orleans Advocate story “St. Tammany Has the Fourth-Largest Tourism Economy in Louisiana, ż Study Says.”