NEWS
2021
January
Leadership, Innovation Drives Recipients of Four University Awards
The four recipients of the Íæż½ã½ã’ annual awards are leaders who continually strive for excellence and innovative ways to get their jobs done Read more
2020
December
Actor Harry Shearer Shares the Irony of Life, Luck and Preparation in His Commencement Address at Íæż½ã½ã’s Fall 2020 Virtual Ceremony
Approximately 970 students participated in the Íæż½ã½ã’ fall 2020 virtual commencement presented on Dec. 12. Read more
Kim Jovanovich To Receive 2021 Engineering Faculty Professionalism Award From the Louisiana Engineering Foundation
Kim Jovanovich, Íæż½ã½ã assistant dean of engineering and Chevron USA Endowed Professor in electrical engineering, has been awarded the 2021 Engineering Faculty Professionalism award by the Louisiana Engineering Foundation. Read more
November
InnovateÍæż½ã½ã Symposium Showcases Students Scholarly Research and Creative Work
The Íæż½ã½ã’ Office of Research wrapped up the ninth annual InnovateÍæż½ã½ã with an awards ceremony on Nov. 24 that recognized the winners of the research symposium which was held online this year. Read more
Íæż½ã½ã Expands The Privateer Pledge to Jefferson Parish Students
Starting in the fall 2021 semester, the Íæż½ã½ã will begin offering the Privateer Pledge, a promise that the University will fill Read more
Norma Jean Mattei, Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor, Named ASCE New Orleans 2020 Educator of the Year
Norma Jean Mattei, Íæż½ã½ã professor of civil and environmental engineering, has been named the 2020 Educator of the Year by the American Society of Civil Engineers New Orleans Branch. Read more
Íæż½ã½ã Hosts Drive-Through Celebration for Graduates
Jazmine Hatcher straightened her mortar board and adjusted her Íæż½ã½ã graduation gown while her mom, Sharon Bradford, took photos and recorded the moment with her phone. Read more
Silver & Blue Fall 2020: The University Community Pivots Amid a Global Pandemic
The fall 2020 issue of Silver & Blue—now available—captures a snapshot of the pivotal changes that have taken place around campus and in the classroom. Read more
Water Institute and Íæż½ã½ã Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Water Institute of the Gulf and the Íæż½ã½ã formalized their collaborative relationship today through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding Read more