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flag UNO will merge with LSU in 2026 due to financial and enrollment challenges.

flag The University of New Orleans will become LSU New Orleans on July 1, 2026, as part of a major transition to address financial instability, declining enrollment, and urgent infrastructure needs. flag The move, supported by a $20 million state commitment and strategic cost savings, includes joining LSU’s cybersecurity network, integrating academic and administrative systems, and launching a $2 million marketing campaign. flag Enrollment has dropped from 17,000 pre-Katrina to about 5,700 in 2025, and the university faces a $3 million tuition shortfall and $2.9 million in unpaid student fees. flag A data-sharing agreement will redirect qualified LSU applicants to UNO, while $59 million in deferred maintenance and $13.5 million in technology upgrades are prioritized. flag A final transition plan must be submitted to lawmakers by April 1, with a SACSCOC substantive change review expected in 2026.

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