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FALL COMMENCEMENT 2020

Actor Harry Shearer Shares the Irony of Life, Luck and Preparation in His Commencement Address at UNO’s Fall 2020 Virtual Ceremony

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Approximately 970 students participated in the University of New Orleans’ fall 2020 virtual commencement presented on Dec. 12. The ceremony, which was streamed live on YouTube, included a roll call of graduates and a keynote address by actor Harry Shearer.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic required the change and President John Nicklow greeted graduates via video while standing on campus near the fountain at the Robert Merrick/Latter & Blum Patio.

The graduates represented 31 U.S. states and territories, as well as 24 countries.

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President John Nicklow addresses the class of 2020 during fall commencement ceremony presented virtually Dec. 12.
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Jan 21, 2021
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Jan 15, 2021
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Ed Chervenak, director of the UNO Survey Research Center, was featured in the WWL-TV story “In Focus: Cancel Culture.
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Jan 13, 2021
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Ed Chervenak, director of the UNO Survey Research Center, was featured in the WWL-TV story “What’s the Motivation Behind Votes For And Against Impeachment?”
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Jan 7, 2021
Ed Chervenak in the WWL-TV
Ed Chervenak, director of the UNO Survey Research Center, was featured in the WWL-TV story “An End to Partisan Politics May Be Too Optimistic for Louisiana in 2021.”
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Jan 6, 2021
Ed Chervenak in the Baton Rouge Advocate
Ed Chervenak, director of the UNO Survey Research Center, was quoted in the Baton Rouge Advocate story “John Kennedy, Steve Scalise, Clay Higgins and Mike Johnson Will Vote to Overturn Joe Biden’s Victory; Here’s the Latest.”
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Jan 4, 2021
Walter Lane on WWL 870 AM
Walter Lane, associate professor of economics and finance, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM about how the New Orleans economy performed in 2020.
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Dec 29, 2020
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Carolyn Golz, dean of students, was featured in the New Orleans CityBusiness story “Ones to Watch: Education.
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Dec 16, 2020
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Kalo Gow, assistant professor of film and theatre, was featured in the Zippia story “Experts Weigh In On Current Job Market Trends.”
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Dec 16, 2020
Greg Seab in Fox 8
Greg Seab, professor of physics, was featured in the Fox 8 story “Skywatcher’s Delight As Rare Event Peaks Christmas Week.
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Dec 15, 2020
Walter Lane on WWL 870 AM
Walter Lane, associate professor of economics and financial, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM about what might be in a new round of federal economic stimulus
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Dec 12, 2020
Ed Chervenak in NOLA.com
Ed Chervenak, director of the UNO Survey Research Center, was quoted in the nola.com story “How Did Jason Williams Win Big in New Orleans DA Race? A Grassroots Army, Drumbeat of ‘Change.’”
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Dec 10, 2020
Steven Mumford on WYES-TV
Steven Mumford, assistant professor of political science, was interviewed on the WYES-TV program “Living in the New Normal: Challenges for Nonprofits.
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Dec 7, 2020
Ed Chervenak on WWL-TV
Ed Chervenak, director of the UNO Survey Research Center, was featured in the WWL-TV story “Mayor Cantrell Says ‘It’s Lonely at the Top’ After 3 of Her Tax Proposals Were Voted Down on Saturday.”
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Dec 7, 2020
Ryan Gray in The American Scholar
Ryan Gray, associate professor of anthropology, was included in The American Scholar story “New Orleans: Vanishing Graves.”
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Dec 7, 2020
Ed Chervenak on WWL 870 AM
Ed Chervenak, director of the UNO Survey Research Center, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM about results of local elections.
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Dec 6, 2020
Ed Chervenak on WWL-TV
Ed Chervenak, director of the UNO Survey Research Center, was included in the WWL-TV story “City Hall Will Have to ‘Do More With Less;’ Cantrell Asks for Patience with Cuts.”
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Dec 1, 2020
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Ed Chervenak, director of the UNO Survey Research Center, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM about the Orleans Parish District Attorney runoff.
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Nov 19, 2020
Ed Chervenak on WWL 870 AM
Ed Chervenak, director of the UNO Survey Research Center, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM about Rep. Cedric Richmond’s political future.
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Nov 19, 2020
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President John Nicklow was quoted in the New Orleans CityBusiness story “UNO Expands ‘Privateer Pledge’ Tuition Help to Jefferson Parish.”
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Nov 19, 2020
President John Nicklow on WWL 870 AM
President John Nicklow was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM about the Privateer Pledge.
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Nov 18, 2020
President John Nicklow in the New Orleans Advocate
President John Nicklow was quoted in the New Orleans Advocate story “UNO Extends ‘Privateer Pledge’ Scholarship to Jefferson Students; Ensures Free Ride for Qualifying Students.”
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Nov 18, 2020
President John Nicklow was quoted in Fox8
President John Nicklow was quoted in the Fox8 story “UNO Expands Privateer Pledge to Jefferson Parish Students.”
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Nov 13, 2020
Walter Lane on WWL 870 AM
Walter Lane, associate professor of economics and finance, was interviewed live on WWL 870 AM about New Orleans budget decisions amid COVID-19.
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