The University of New Orleans will hold a full fall graduation ceremony at the Lakefront Arena this December. However, starting in 2026, the university will eliminate the fall commencement and move all ceremonies to May. This decision was revised after significant student protests. Initially, the university had planned to cancel the fall ceremony entirely but now will host several smaller, intimate ceremonies at the University Center instead. UNO President Kathy Johnson acknowledged the strong student preference for the traditional Lakefront Arena ceremony.
