IN THE NEWS
Ken Keller Named New President/CEO of Memorial Hospital
ĢƵ alum Ken Keller was featured in the Bakersfield.com story “Ken Keller Named New President/CEO of Memorial Hospital.”
On the Job with a New Orleans Police Officer Specially Trained to Handle Crisis Calls
ĢƵ alumna Beth Reniff was featured in the nola.com story “On the Job with a New Orleans Police Officer Specially Trained to Handle Crisis Calls.”
Walter Lane Live with Tommy Tucker
Walter Lane, associate professor of economics and finance, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM by Tommy Tucker about the Affordable Care Act. Starts at 16:50.
Gov. John Bel Edwards Gives the University of New Orleans Fall Commencement Speech
The New Orleans Advocate photo gallery “Gov. John Bel Edwards Gives the University of New Orleans Fall Commencement Speech.”
Indian American Finance Professor Tarun Mukherjee Establishes Scholarship at University of New Orleans
Tarun Mukherjee, professor of economics and finance, was featured in the India-West (San Leandro, Calif.) story “Indian American Finance Professor Tarun Mukherjee Establishes Scholarship at University of New Orleans.”
‘Unconstitutional’ Affordable Care Act Ruling Does Not Undo Obamacare
Walter Lane, associate professor of economics and finance, was featured in the Fox 8 story “‘Unconstitutional’ Affordable Care Act Ruling Does Not Undo Obamacare.”
Edwards Channels George H.W. Bush: Calls ĢƵ Graduates a “Thousand Points of Light”
The nola.com story “Edwards Channels George H.W. Bush: Calls ĢƵ Graduates a “Thousand Points of Light.”
Did the Pirate Jean Lafitte Ever Live in the Town Named for Him?
Charles Chamberlain, adjunct professor of history, was included in the nola.com story “Did the Pirate Jean Lafitte Ever Live in the Town Named for Him?”
THS Grad Travels the World—And Builds The Ships He Sails On
ĢƵ alumnus Justin Champion was featured in (Waynesville, NC) The Mountaineer story “THS Grad Travels the World—And Builds The Ships He Sails On.”
Gov. Edwards to Speak at ĢƵ Fall Commencement
President John Nicklow was quoted in the Gentilly Messenger story “Gov. Edwards to Speak at ĢƵ Fall Commencement.”
New Orleans’ Mission: Make Schools Truly Equitable
Research conducted by Brian Beabout, associate professor of education, was featured in the nola.com editorial “New Orleans’ Mission: Make Schools Truly Equitable.”
Live with Tommy Tucker
Walter Lane, associate professor of economics and finance, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM by Tommy Tucker about raising the minimum wage in Louisiana.
Ochsner to Raise Its Minimum Wage to $12 in January, Affecting 1,200 Employees
Walter Lane, associate professor of economics and finance, was quoted in the New Orleans Advocate story “Ochsner to Raise Its Minimum Wage to $12 in January, Affecting 1,200 Employees.”
Mayor Cantrell Gets 57 Percent Approval Rating in New Quality of Life Survey
The Survey Research Center’s Quality of Life Survey was featured in the Mid-City Messenger story “Mayor Cantrell Gets 57 Percent Approval Rating in New Quality of Life Survey.”
Mike Yenni Polls Surprisingly Well, But Will He Even Run? Who Else Might?
Research conducted by the Survey Research Center was included in the nola.com story “Mike Yenni Polls Surprisingly Well, But Will He Even Run? Who Else Might?”
Brian Beabout Interview
Brian Beabout, associate professor of educational leadership, was featured in the 89.9 WWNO interview “Lessons from the Past for Improving New Orleans Public Schools.”
University of New Orleans to Offer Accelerated Python Coding Class
Tina Chang, associate vice president of Professional and Continuing Education, was quoted in the Silicon Bayou News story “University of New Orleans to Offer Accelerated Python Coding Class.”
Ed Chervenak Live with Newell Normand
Ed Chervenak, director of the Survey Research Center, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM by Newell Normand about the results of the new Quality of Life Survey.
Results of Latest ‘Quality of Life’ Survey Are Released
Ed Chervenak, director of the Survey Research Center, was quoted in The Louisiana Weekly story “Results of Latest ‘Quality of Life’ Survey Are Released.”
Brian Beabout Live with Newell Normand
Brian Beabout, associate professor of education, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM by Newell Normand about the state of public education in New Orleans.
3 Ways New Orleans Public Schools Can Change the Status Quo
Brian Beabout, associate professor of education, was featured in the nola.com story “3 Ways New Orleans Public Schools Can Change the Status Quo.”
Remains of Missing Tuskegee Airman from Harlem Identified
The summer field work of ĢƵ students and faculty was included in The Associated Press story “Remains of Missing Tuskegee Airman from Harlem Identified.”
Opportunity Zones Could Raise Capital, Stakes for Equitable Economic Development
Marla Nelson, associate professor of planning and urban studies, was quoted in the New Orleans CityBusiness story “Opportunity Zones Could Raise Capital, Stakes for Equitable Economic Development.” Note: content is for subscribers only.
New Orleans Mayor’s Approval at 57 Percent in Poll
Ed Chervenak, director of the Survey Research Center, was included in The Associated Press story “New Orleans Mayor’s Approval at 57 Percent in Poll.”