University of New Orleans
Coverage of University of New Orleans in the Nexus archive.
- Louisiana needs more affordable pathways to higher education, not tuition increases
Louisiana faces an affordability crisis in higher education as federal financial aid is being reduced, with Grad PLUS loans eliminated and stricter borrowing caps. The state is urged to avoid tuition increases and instead invest in public institutions, need-based aid, and flexible pathways to education and workforce training to meet its 2030 goal of 60% of working-age adults holding a degree or credential.
- UNO’s future as a research institution in doubt as it rejoins LSU System
The University of New Orleans (UNO) may lose its R2 research status after rejoining the LSU System, as financial stability is prioritized over maintaining research activity. LSU System President Wade Rousse emphasized revenue growth and expense management, while UNO's transition back to LSU follows years of declining enrollment post-Hurricane Katrina. The Louisiana Legislature allocated $20 million to aid UNO's transition, but long-term research status remains uncertain.