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Four 17�Թ�� computer science students have been selected for paid internships with Cellebrite Labs, a global leader in digital intelligence, as part of a new partnership with the computer science department.

_{March 8, 2021}

Cellebrite Labs Partners with 17�Թ�� to Offer Digital Forensics R&D Internship Program

Four 17�Թ�� computer science students have been selected for paid internships with Cellebrite Labs as part of a new partnership with the computer science department. Read more

Wendy Schluchter, biological sciences professor and department chair.

_{February 22, 2021}

Professor Wendy Schluchter’s Research Featured in National Academy of Sciences Journal

Research conducted by Wendy Schluchter, 17�Թ�� biological sciences professor and department chair, is featured in the prestigious National Academy of Sciences journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Read more

_{February 4, 2021}

President Nicklow Recognized as NCAA Champion of Diversity and Inclusion

17�Թ�� President John Nicklow is one of five individuals recognized as Champions of Diversity and Inclusion by the NCAA Minority Read more

Pictured is the inductively coupled plasma triple quadrupole mass spectrometer—the ICP-QQQ.

_{January 28, 2021}

17�Թ��’s Chemistry Department Acquires New Mass Spectrometer Capable of Advanced Sample Analysis

The 17�Թ��’ chemistry department has acquired a new research tool that allows researchers to analyze and identify trace samples with more accuracy. Read more

President John Nicklow bestowed university awards to Margaret “Peggy” Gaffney, Juliette Ioup, Paul Weiser and Irene Ziegler.

_{January 19, 2021}

Leadership, Innovation Drives Recipients of Four University Awards

The four recipients of the 17�Թ��’ annual awards are leaders who continually strive for excellence and innovative ways to get their jobs done Read more

Rishav Rajendra, who graduated from the 17�Թ�� in December, has been hired as a software engineer at Facebook.

_{December 16, 2020}

Computer Science Student Rishav Rajendra Lands Job at Facebook

Less than a month after graduating college with a degree in computer science, 17�Թ�� student Rishav Rajendra will be starting his first job with one of the world’s most recognizable brands: Facebook. Read more

President John Nicklow addresses the class of 2020 during fall commencement ceremony presented virtually Dec. 12.

_{December 14, 2020}

Actor Harry Shearer Shares the Irony of Life, Luck and Preparation in His Commencement Address at 17�Թ��’s Fall 2020 Virtual Ceremony

Approximately 970 students participated in the 17�Թ��’ fall 2020 virtual commencement presented on Dec. 12. Read more

17�Թ�� student Ash Gaude was awarded first place for her painting “French Quarter Musician” during Innovate17�Թ�� 2020, which was held virtually this year.

_{November 30, 2020}

Innovate17�Թ�� Symposium Showcases Students Scholarly Research and Creative Work

The 17�Թ��’ Office of Research wrapped up the ninth annual Innovate17�Թ�� with an awards ceremony on Nov. 24 that recognized the winners of the research symposium which was held online this year. Read more

_{November 18, 2020}

17�Թ�� Expands The Privateer Pledge to Jefferson Parish Students

Starting in the fall 2021 semester, the 17�Թ�� will begin offering the Privateer Pledge, a promise that the University will fill Read more