NEWS
2020
November
Silver & Blue Fall 2020: The University Community Pivots Amid a Global Pandemic
The fall 2020 issue of Silver & Blue—now available—captures a snapshot of the pivotal changes that have taken place around campus and in the classroom. Read more
Water Institute and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Water Institute of the Gulf and the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø formalized their collaborative relationship today through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding Read more
October
Chemistry Student Katherine Humpal Awarded Arctic Science Research Fellowship
51³Ô¹ÏÍø chemistry student Katherine Humpal has been awarded a graduate research fellowship from the Arctic Domain Awareness Center. Read more
August
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Professor Phoebe Zito Awarded Early-Career Research Fellowship by National Academies' Gulf Research Program
51³Ô¹ÏÍø chemistry professor Phoebe Zito has been awarded a 2020 Early-Career Research Fellowship by the National Academies’ Gulf Research Program. Read more
In Memoriam: Joe King, former 51³Ô¹ÏÍø dean, interim chancellor
Joe King, who retired from the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø following a 20-year career that included stints as a biology professor and dean Read more
July
Physical Activity Could Reduce Severity of COVID-19 Research Suggests
Doctors have long touted the health benefits of physical exercise. Read more
Dr. Brian Boulmay, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Alumni and Oncologist: Treating Cancer Patients During a Pandemic
Dr. Brian Boulmay returned to his hometown of New Orleans in 2008 to create a hematology/oncology fellowship program Read more
June
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Professors’ Research Targets Viral Proteins to Stop COVID-19
51³Ô¹ÏÍø chemistry professor Steve Rick and computer science professor Chris Summa are part of a global research consortium studyi Read more
May
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Research & Technology Foundation Announces New President/CEO
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Research and Technology Foundation has selected Rebecca Conwell as its new president and CEO. Read more