NEWS
2024
June
College Beyond and ż 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 ż. Read more
ż Campus Plays Supporting Role in Hit New Movie “Hit Man"
The campus of the ż serves as a prominent backdrop for a number of scenes in the new hit movie “Hit Man” the story of Gary Johnson. Read more
ż Anthropology Professor and Students Head To Berlin For Excavation Project
ż anthropology professor Ryan Gray and a team that includes ż students will spend part of the summer near Berlin, Germany excavating what is believed to be a crash site of a U.S. bomber from World War II. Read more
May
In Memoriam: Philosophy Professor Frank Schalow
Frank Schalow, a ż philosophy faculty member for nearly three decades and an internationally renowned authority on German philosopher Martin Heidegger, died on May 25. Read more
Student Access and Success Drives ż’s New Enrollment VP
Randall Langston, the ż’ new vice president for enrollment management, wants to help “demystify” the collegiate journey for students by providing academic support that begins prior to admission and extends beyond graduation. Read more
ż and Innsbruck Students Create ‘History Exchange,’ An Oral History Podcast
History students at the ż and the University of Innsbruck, Austria have produced an oral history podcast series, marking a new development in their decades-long partnership. Read more
School Of Education Partners With Kenner Discovery Schools To Create ‘Teacher Pipeline’
The ż School of Education has collaborated with Kenner Discovery Schools to create a yearlong residency placement program for its education majors with the aim of creating a certified “teacher pipeline.” Read more
President Kathy Johnson Graces the Cover of the Spring 2024 Issue of Silver & Blue
The spring 2024 edition of Silver & Blue magazine is headed to your mailbox and is available around campus. Read more
College Sports Executive Kiki Baker Barnes Tells ż Graduates Be ‘ready to embrace the unexpected’
College sports executive and ż alumna Kiki Baker Barnes gave the commencement address at the University’s spring 2024 commencement ceremony held Thursday, May 9. Read more