Senate approves UNO's move to LSU with $81M cost

University of New Orleans transfer to LSU System expected to cost $23 million this year

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Senate unanimously passes bill to move UNO to LSU System Transfer aims to address UNO’s $30 million budget shortfall Implementation costs estimated at $23 million this year Louisiana Board of Regents has already approved the move Louisiana lawmakers are advancing legislation to transfer the University of New Orleans from the University of Louisiana System to the LSU System at a cost of about $23 million, Senate President Cam…

University of New Orleans transfer to LSU System expected to cost $23 million this year  • Louisiana Illuminator

The University of New Orleans sign sits in front of the University Center on Dec. 15, 2022. (Matthew Perschall for Louisiana Illuminator)Louisiana lawmakers are advancing legislation to transfer the University of New Orleans from the University of Louisiana System to the LSU System at a cost of about $23 million, Senate President Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, said.  Senate Bill 202 by Sen. Jimmy Harris, D-New Orleans, unanimously passed the Senate …

Senate approves UNO's move to LSU with $81M cost

The Senate approves UNO's transfer from the UL to LSU system. Plan costs $81M, aims to revive enrollment amid federal and state budget trimming.