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UNO Evacuates Amid Threat During Graduation Ceremony

12/13/2025

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On December 12, 2025, the University of New Orleans (UNO) ordered a mandatory evacuation after a potential threat reported to campus police.
The evacuation alert was issued shortly before 11 a.m.
The threat was confined to the administration building.
The evacuation coincided with graduation ceremonies.
Shortly after noon, staff were allowed to return to their offices, while the evacuation order remained in effect.

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Story summary

On December 12, 2025, the University of New Orleans (UNO) ordered a mandatory evacuation after a potential threat reported to campus police.
The evacuation alert was issued shortly before 11 a.m.
The threat was confined to the administration building.
The evacuation coincided with graduation ceremonies.
Shortly after noon, staff were allowed to return to their offices, while the evacuation order remained in effect.