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Hall of Distinction Honors University and Community Excellence

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The University of New Orleans honored a select group of individuals who have had a profound impact on the University and the city of New Orleans at the second Hall of Distinction gala. The black-tie event, held Saturday at the elegant NOPSI Hotel, celebrated the honorees and UNO’s role in creating leaders throughout the region.

The University of New Orleans celebrated honorees during a black-tie event on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the NOPSI Hotel in New Orleans.

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2023

January

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2022

December

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_{December 5, 2022}

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November

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_{November 30, 2022}

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