UNO to rejoin LSU system after 14 years in a major Louisiana higher ed shift

The University of New Orleans (UNO) is set to rejoin the Louisiana State University (LSU) System after 14 years with the University of Louisiana (UL) System, pending Governor Jeff Landry’s signature. This major US higher education move aims to address UNO’s $30 million financial shortfall and declining enrollment, which contrasts sharply with LSU’s growth. The transition involves significant state funding, an audit, and a detailed plan for shifting governance and athletic alignment, with proponents hoping to revitalize UNO’s future.