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‘Success is not a solo endeavor,’ UNO Alumnus Sonny Lee Tells Class of 2023

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Standing before an arena packed with graduates, their families and well-wishers, University of New Orleans alumnus Bivian “Sonny” Lee III shared that he once suffered from debilitating social anxiety that forced him to take a break from pursuing his bachelor’s degree in 2000.

As he looked around the Lakefront Arena on Friday, Lee, who served as the principal speaker at the University of New Orleans’ spring 2023 commencement ceremony, said the thought of speaking in front of such a large group of people would have been “absolutely unfathomable” during that time in his life.

Son of a Saint founder and CEO Bivian “Sonny” Lee III served as the principal speaker at the University of New Orleans’ spring 2023 commencement ceremony on May 19.

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2020

December

_{December 16, 2020}

Computer Science Student Rishav Rajendra Lands Job at Facebook

Less than a month after graduating college with a degree in computer science, University of New Orleans student Rishav Rajendra will be starting his first job with one of the world’s most recognizable brands: Facebook. Read more

President John Nicklow addresses the class of 2020 during fall commencement ceremony presented virtually Dec. 12.

_{December 14, 2020}

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

Approximately 970 students participated in the University of New Orleans’ fall 2020 virtual commencement presented on Dec. 12. Read more

Kim Jovanovich, University of New Orleans assistant dean of engineering and Chevron USA Endowed Professor in electrical engineering.

_{December 10, 2020}

Kim Jovanovich To Receive 2021 Engineering Faculty Professionalism Award From the Louisiana Engineering Foundation

Kim Jovanovich, University of New Orleans assistant dean of engineering and Chevron USA Endowed Professor in electrical engineering, has been awarded the 2021 Engineering Faculty Professionalism award by the Louisiana Engineering Foundation. Read more

: University of New Orleans alumna Kd Amond, who earned an MFA in film production, has released her first feature movie, “Five Women in the End.”

_{December 10, 2020}

Alumna Kd Amond Releases First Feature Film, Available Now On Amazon Prime

University of New Orleans alumna Kd Amond, who earned an MFA in film production in 2012, has released her first feature film, “Five Women in the End.” Read more

Pat Austin was professor of children's literature at the University of New Orleans and a faculty member for 26 years. She retired earlier this year.

_{December 4, 2020}

Professor Pat Austin Receives Light Up for Literacy Humanities Award

Pat Austin, former professor of children’s literature and curator of the University of New Orleans Children’s and Young Adult Library, has received the Light Up for Literacy award from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. Read more

UNO graduate students in the Lester E. Kabacoff School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration earned first place

_{December 2, 2020}

UNO Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Students Take First Place in Market Study Competition

University of New Orleans graduate students in the Lester E. Kabacoff School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration earned first place in the 2020 STR Market Study Competition held Nov. 22. Read more

November

University of New Orleans student Ash Gaude was awarded first place for her painting “French Quarter Musician” during InnovateUNO 2020, which was held virtually this year.

_{November 30, 2020}

InnovateUNO Symposium Showcases Students Scholarly Research and Creative Work

The University of New Orleans’ Office of Research wrapped up the ninth annual InnovateUNO with an awards ceremony on Nov. 24 that recognized the winners of the research symposium which was held online this year. Read more

The UNO Transportation Institute has created a statewide plan to guide the Louisiana Recreational Trail Program.

_{November 19, 2020}

University of New Orleans Transportation Institute Creates Statewide Recreational Trails Plan

The University of New Orleans Transportation Institute has created a statewide plan to guide the Louisiana Recreational Trail Program (LRTP) on ways to encourage trail use while supporting the care of wildlife, habitats and other natural resources. Read more

The UNO Research and Technology Foundation announces the appointment of four new members to its board of directors for 2021.

_{November 19, 2020}

The University of New Orleans Research and Technology Foundation Confirms New Board Members

The UNO Research and Technology Foundation announces the appointment of four new members of its Board of Directors, as well as the slate of officers and board members for 2021. Read more