NEW ORLEANS — The University of New Orleans will leave the University of Louisiana System and return to the LSU System, according to a message sent out to UNO students, faculty and staff on Tuesday.

The announcement comes after the Louisiana Board of Regents recommended the switch in May because the university failed to restore itself to its "pre-Katrina ability to serve its students." The university has recently faced serious financial struggles, including a $30 million budget shortfall, resulting in layoffs and funding freezes, according to the Louisiana Illuminator .

The message sent out by the school said the move will bring new opportunities, giving "UNO access to the broader resources and support of the LSU System, while preserving the unique mission and spirit that define this

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