Survey: University of New Orleans students, alumni support rejoining LSU System

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 483

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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University of New Orleans students and alumni are in favor of the school’s transfer from the University of Louisiana System to the LSU System, but both groups are concerned the 68-year-old institution could lose its identity in the transition.

More than 1,000 UNO students and 300 alumni were surveyed on their thoughts about the switch, which goes into effect July 1. The move will reverse the action legislators took 14 years ago to move …

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