Topic: University of New Orleans

New Orleans' razing craze aims to clear way for post-Katrina recovery

New Orleans is on a mission to raze thousands of properties abandoned after hurricane Katrina. Many are in neighborhoods, such as the Lower Ninth Ward, where poor and minority residents were concentrated.

What can save Gulf's fragile coastal wetlands? Salt water, perhaps.

Saltwater marshes on the Gulf Coast are far more resilient than freshwater marshes, new research finds. The results could reframe how scientists work to stop the chronic erosion of coastal wetlands in the Gulf.

Gulf oil spill: Fouling air as well as water?

The EPA says some communities in Louisiana face a 'moderate health risk' due to hydrocarbon fumes from the Gulf oil spill. Researchers will report air quality findings this week.

Gulf oil spill's tar balls latest trouble for Lake Pontchartrain

Tar balls from the Gulf oil spill were first spotted entering New Orleans' Lake Pontchartrain on Sunday, and have disrupted the lake's rebounding fishing industry.

Gulf oil spill: Louisiana's berm plan bold but full of uncertainty

The plan to build 90 miles of sand berms to protect Louisiana wetlands from the Gulf oil spill is now getting under way. But it could take nine months and have unintended consequences.

West Bank: American-style college for Palestinians hopes students stay

Honors College, an new American-style university for Palestinians, offers dual degrees from Palestinian and American universities.

On New Orleans visit, Obama makes time for gumbo

President Obama's visit to New Orleans Thursday lasts barely four hours, and includes a stop for some soul food at the famed Dooky Chase.

Whose art is Katrina art?

In hurricane's wake, local artists found themselves competing with outsiders to record the event.

New Orleans' 'Katrina Generation' struggles with drugs and depression

Suicides are up and hard drugs are more prevalent – trends that are both linked to the hurricane's legacy, experts say.

New ads: battle of the brands

More companies go negative to grab consumers. Why it might backfire.

Scandal-plagued Louisiana Congressman ousted by little-known Republican

Exodus ahead of hurricane Gustav more thorough - but some won't go

Nearly 1 million people moved inland from the Gulf Coast over the weekend. The mass evacuation is a first test of a new and complex safety plan.