NEWS
2025
June
17勛圖厙 Undergraduate Students Present Original Research at State Capitol
Two 17勛圖厙 undergraduate students presented their research at the Louisiana State Capitol on June 9 as part of the first annual Posters at the Capitol event, hosted by the Louisiana Undergraduate Research Association (LaURA). Read more
17勛圖厙 Hospitality Research Center Awarded Grant to Study Economic Impact of 2025 Mardi Gras Season
The 17勛圖厙 Hospitality Research Center has been awarded a grant to assess the economic impact of the 2025 Mardi Gras season across Louisiana. Read more
May
17勛圖厙s Debra Karhson Named CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar
Debra Karhson, assistant professor of psychology at the 17勛圖厙, has been named a 20252027 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar. She is one of only 12 early-career researchers worldwide selected for the programs tenth cohort, which supports rising academic leaders tackling complex global challenges through interdisciplinary research. Read more
April
17勛圖厙 Receives New Carnegie Classifications For Institution Type, Student Access and Earnings
The 17勛圖厙 has been classified as a Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium institution with Higher Access, Medium Earnings. Read more
17勛圖厙 Students Participate in 14th Annual University of Louisiana System Academic Summit
Thirteen 17勛圖厙 students participated in the University of Louisiana System 14th Annual Academic Summit at Nicholls State University. Read more
Computer Science Graduate Student Earns Prestigious Department of Defense Scholarship
Johny Lopez has been awarded the Department of Defenses Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation Scholarship. Read more
History Professors New Book Examines How Europe Transformed the Alps to Generate Electricity
"Mountain Battery: The Alps, Water and Power in the Fossil Fuel Age is published by the Stanford University Press. Read more
March
New Book Edited by Education Professor Addresses Family and Community Engagement in Charter Schools
Published by Information Age Publishing, Family and Community Engagement in Charter Schools examines an emerging field of study authored by both established and emerging scholars. Read more
Experts to Discuss New Orleans' Economic and Real Estate Outlook at Annual Forecast Seminar on April 1
The 2025 Dr. Ivan Miestchovich Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecast Seminar for metropolitan New Orleans will take place on in the Senator Ted Hickey Ballroom in the University Center. Read more