University of New Orleans

Louisiana legislators are advancing legislation to move the University of New Orleans, which has struggled with enrollment and finances, back into the LSU System.

The Louisiana Legislature will consider creating a flat rate for TOPS program scholarships, regardless of what school students attend. It would increase the out of pocket costs for LSU and University of New Orleans students.

The state’s higher education oversight board unanimously voted Wednesday to recommend moving the University of New Orleans, which has struggled with enrollment and finances, back into the LSU System.

Louisiana’s top two state lawmakers have asked the Board of Regents to study the possibility of moving the financially-embattled University of New Orleans back into the LSU System.

School leaders are hopeful federal funds can help them fill a major budget gap.

While it’s time to face financial realities and adapt, UNO President Kathy Johnson said the school isn’t teetering on the edge of a cliff — yet.

University of New Orleans President Kathy Johnson asked the school’s four colleges to cut their budgets by 15% for the coming fiscal year.

The student said she Googled the professor after he harassed her, something UNO didn’t do before hiring him, UNO administrators said in interviews.

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