The University of New Orleans Magazine

The University of New Orleans Magazine showcases recent student, faculty and alumni accomplishments and spotlights news and events. As a thriving public, research university, UNO continues to make a powerful impact in New Orleans and around the globe.

 
The Taylor Scholars:  Where Are They Now?

The Taylor Scholars: Where Are They Now?

Starting in 1988, UNO offered what was billed as one of the most comprehensive scholarships in the nation. The Patrick F. Taylor Scholarship for National Merit and National Achievement finalists...

 
Kelcy Mae Weaves Rich Instrumentation, Thoughtful Lyrics Into Album

Kelcy Mae Weaves Rich Instrumentation, Thoughtful Lyrics Into Album

Kelcy, the poetry student, enrolled in the Master of Fine Arts program at UNO in 2007 as Kelcy Wilburn. Kelcy, the singer-songwriter, released her first CD the same year under...

 
All In: Slessinger Throws Himself Into Role As Coach and Ambassador

All In: Slessinger Throws Himself Into Role As Coach and Ambassador

When more than 200 candidates applied for the University of New Orleans men’s basketball job, athletic director Amy Champion and her search committee were overwhelmed by the number of quality...

 
Screenwriting Scholarship Established  to Honor Local Film Professional

Screenwriting Scholarship Established to Honor Local Film Professional

The Joseph Patrick Uddo Foundation has established a screenwriting scholarship at the University of New Orleans to honor the memory of a New Orleans native and his love of films...

 
 
 

Headlines and Happenings

 
  • Dramatic Figure

    Dramatic Figure

    A towering sculpture of King Lear took up temporary residence on the lawn outside of the Performing Arts Center in July. The 20-foot work of art, valued at $2 million,...

     
     
  • Tunes With A View

    Graduate student Barry Stephenson, a composer and bassist in the jazz studies program, was the recipient of the ASCAP Foundation Louis Armstrong Scholarship, worth $3,000. Stephenson received his award during...

     
     
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  • As Good As It Gets

    Filmmaker James Chressanthis introduces his documentary “No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos” at a screening in the Robert E. Nims Theatre at the UNO Performing Arts Center in September. The screening...

     
     
  • Rock Stars

    The International Mineralogical Association approved two new minerals named after UNO researchers Alexander Falster and Karen Webber. Falsterite, which is a transparent to pale greenish-blue color, was discovered in North...

     
     
 
 

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