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Ed Chervenak Live with Tommy Tucker
Ed Chervenak, director of the Survey Research Center, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM by Tommy Tucker about quality of life in New Orleans.
WWL-TV’s Sheba Turk to Give ż’s 2019 Commencement Speech
ż President John Nicklow was quoted in the nola.com story “WWL-TV’s Sheba Turk to Give ż’s 2019 Commencement Speech.”
‘Who’s Going to Be Smarter on Crime?’ A Look Ahead at the 2020 DA’s Race
Ed Chervenak, director of the Survey Research Center, was quoted in The Lens story “‘Who’s Going to Be Smarter on Crime?’ A Look Ahead at the 2020 DA’s Race.”
Walter Lane Live with Tommy Tucker
Walter Lane, associate professor of economics and finance, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM by Tommy Tucker about what would happen if the Affordable Care Act was repealed.
Test Bike Lanes in CBD Saw More Riders, Slower Drivers
Tara Tolford, ż Transportation Institute research associate, was quoted in the nola.com story “Test Bike Lanes in CBD Saw More Riders, Slower Drivers.”
Peter Halley and Ugo Rondinone ‘Still’ A Two Person Dialogue Exhibition
ż alumnus Peter Halley was featured in the FAD Magazine story “Peter Halley and Ugo Rondinone ‘Still’ A Two Person Dialogue Exhibition.”
ż alumnus Bryan Washington interviewed on "The Reading Life"
ż alumnus Bryan Washington was interviewed on 89.9 WWNO’s “The Reading Life” by Susan Larson. Starts at 14:05
New Orleans Council on Aging Tax Proposal Brings Political, Policy Debates Before Voters
Ed Chervenak, director of the Survey Research Center, was quoted in the New Orleans Advocate story “New Orleans Council on Aging Tax Proposal Brings Political, Policy Debates Before Voters.”
A Tuskegee Hero is Buried 75 Years After His Death in World War II
Former ż student Titus Firmin was included in The Washington Post story “A Tuskegee Hero is Buried 75 Years After His Death in World War II.”
Three African Americans Scholars Honored With Prestigious Awards
ż alumnus D’Andra Orey was featured in the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education article “Three African Americans Scholars Honored With Prestigious Awards.”
Seminar to Offer Forecast for Local Real Estate Market
The Institute for Economic Development and Real Estate Research was featured in the New Orleans CityBusiness story “Seminar to Offer Forecast for Local Real Estate Market.”
A Pianist/Composer’s Dream of Dog-Sledding in Alaska Came True. It Ended with a Severed Finger.
Yotam Haber, assistant professor of music, was featured in The Washington Post story “A Pianist/Composer’s Dream of Dog-Sledding in Alaska Came True. It Ended with a Severed Finger.”
Former Saints Star Marques Colston to Make Keynote Address at ż Business Event
The New Orleans Advocate story “Former Saints Star Marques Colston to Make Keynote Address at ż Business Event.”
Artist: Louisiana Monsters
ż alumnus Jonathan Mayers was featured in the Louisiana Life story “Artist: Louisiana Monsters.”
Meet the Woman Who Plays Point for Magic Johnson Enterprises
ż alumna Christina Francis was featured in The Los Angeles Times story “Meet the Woman Who Plays Point for Magic Johnson Enterprises.”
Esplanade Fatalities Raise Question: Why Aren’t More Mardi Gras Bus Routes Available?
Tara Tolford, research associate with the ż Transportation Institute, was quoted in the nola.com story “Esplanade Fatalities Raise Question: Why Aren’t More Mardi Gras Bus Routes Available?”
After Esplanade Avenue Deaths, Bicycle Advocates Push for Protection
Research conducted by the ż Transportation Institute was included in the nola.com story “After Esplanade Avenue Deaths, Bicycle Advocates Push for Protection.”
Local Students Visit Elected Officials in Congress to Learn About Advocacy
ż students Hoa-Tranh Pham, Michael Bankston and Elizabeth Rodriguez were featured in the nola.com story “Local Students Visit Elected Officials in Congress to Learn About Advocacy.”
Meet Manuel Ponce: Float Artist Who Helps Mardi Gras Be the Biggest, Most Colorful Around
ż alumnus Manuel Ponce was featured in the New Orleans Advocate story “Meet Manuel Ponce: Float Artist Who Helps Mardi Gras Be the Biggest, Most Colorful Around.”
Krewe of ż
The Krewe of ż parade appeared in WWL-TV’s 6 p.m. newscast.
Krewe of ż Rolls Through Campus Tomorrow
The Gentilly Messenger story “Krewe of ż Rolls Through Campus Tomorrow.”
Group Brings a Mexican Flavor to New Orleans’ Mardi Gras
ż doctoral student Rosa Gomez-Herrin was quoted in The Washington Post story “Group Brings a Mexican Flavor to New Orleans’ Mardi Gras.”
ż Ranked No. 1 University in Louisiana for Ethnic Diversity
President John Nicklow was quoted in the Gentilly Messenger story “ż Ranked No. 1 University in Louisiana for Ethnic Diversity.”
Lonnie Smith, Shannon Powell, Alexey Marti and More to Appear at ż’s Concert Series
The OffBeat story “Lonnie Smith, Shannon Powell, Alexey Marti and More to Appear at ż’s Concert Series.”