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University of New Orleans Psychology professor Christopher Harshaw stands in his lab where he’s using mice to study the possible link between a commonly used pain reliever and developmental disorders.

_{June 5, 2019}

Professor Researches Possible Link Between Common Pain Reliever and Developmental Disorders

Could using a common, over-the-counter pain reliever contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, in children? Read more

University of New Orleans alumna Sheba Turk, co-anchor of WWL-TV’s Eyewitness Morning News, was the keynote commencement speaker.

_{May 20, 2019}

Sheba Turk Tells Graduates ‘Fight to Be Positive’ and ‘Trust Your Journey’

Anyone watching the confident stroll of television news anchor and author Sheba Turk or witnessing her rapid ascent in broadcasting could be forgiv Read more

_{May 14, 2019}

Two University of New Orleans Chemists’ Research On Oil Spill Response Seeks Better Measures of Impact While Providing Field Experience For Students

For three years, University of New Orleans chemistry professors David Podgorski and Phoebe Zito have spent a portion of their summer prodding the s Read more

Two biotech research companies, LaCell LLC and Obatala Sciences, are moving to the University of New Orleans and will be housed in the Science Building.

_{May 9, 2019}

Two Biotech Companies Are Moving to the University of New Orleans

The founders of two biotech research companies are moving their lab to the University of New Orleans in July. Read more

Novelist and University of New Orleans alumnus Maurice Ruffin has his copy of the spring 2019 issue of Silver & Blue magazine.

_{May 2, 2019}

Silver & Blue Spring 2019: Catch Up and Relive Moments with News About the Privateer Nation

The spring 2019 edition of Silver & Blue magazine is headed to your mailbox and locations around the University of New Orleans campus. Read more

Retired 91�� professor Charles O’Connor and his wife, Sally E. O’Connor, will help establish an endowed professorship in chemistry named after O’Connor.

_{May 1, 2019}

Retired Professor Charles O’Connor Donates $60K for Endowed Chemistry Professorship

As a youngster, Charles O’Connor was fascinated by the attraction between two bar magnets that would cause one to move, even though they were not t Read more

The recipients of the Faculty Excellence Awards were l-r: John Horne, professor of professional practice; Andrea Mosterman, associate professor of history and Jerome Howard, associate professor of biology.

_{April 25, 2019}

Howard, Mosterman and Horne Win Faculty Excellence Awards at the University of New Orleans

Although the services they render in helping to shape the next generation of leaders are far-reaching and priceless, educators aren’t drawn to a ca Read more

Sheba Turk, who earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Orleans in 2011, is a co-anchor of WWL-TV’s Eyewitness Morning News.

_{March 28, 2019}

News Anchor and Author Sheba Turk to Serve as Spring 2019 Commencement Speaker

Television news anchor and author Sheba Turk will serve as the principal speaker at the University of New Orleans spring commencement on May 17, 20 Read more

President John Nicklow speaks to University of New Orleans faculty and staff during his biannual state of the university address on Tuesday, March 19.

_{March 19, 2019}

President Nicklow’s State of the University Address Highlights Momentum; Unveils Three New Initiatives

The number of freshman applications for the fall at the University of New Orleans has already surpassed the final number of freshman applications r Read more