UNO’s future as a research institution in doubt as it rejoins LSU System

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 856

Last Updated: 10 hours, 37 minutes ago

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Whether the University of New Orleans will retain its status as a research university after it rejoins the LSU system is uncertain, LSU System President Wade Rousse said.

Rousse said restoring the UNO’s financial stability is a priority as it becomes LSU New Orleans on July 1.

“I think that faculty is committed to remaining and keeping the [research] status,” Rousse said in an interview. “… From my perspective, from the system level, …

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