Jul 2, 2026 - News
UNO officially becomes LSU New Orleans
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🎓 The University of New Orleans officially became LSU New Orleans in a purple-and-gold-studded event yesterday on the lakefront campus.
- The school should "remain a catalyst for social mobility for first-generation students, working students, adult learners and veterans," said LSU President Wade Rousse. Catch up quick.
- Hynes-UNO also changed its name to Hynes-LSU New Orleans.
👀 AG Liz Murrill says she hasn't been notified of any investigation related to the "hearsay reports" that a grand jury is looking into intimidation allegations related to letters she sent to Mayor Helena Moreno and other city leaders. (WDSU)
🤦♂️ SWBNO's new $300M power complex failed during Tropical Storm Arthur. Leaders told City Council they will rely on backup power for future storms. (The Times-Picayune 🔒)
- The city gets more control over the utility next month. "It's going to be a new day and a new way, and we're not going to tolerate excuses on August 1st," Councilmember Jason Hughes says. (WDSU)
🇺🇸 Dong Phuong is selling mini patriotic king cakes this week. (Instagram)