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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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January
President John Nicklow bestowed university awards to Margaret “Peggy” Gaffney, Juliette Ioup, Paul Weiser and Irene Ziegler. January 19, 2021
Leadership, Innovation Drives Recipients of Four University Awards
The four recipients of the University of New Orleans’ annual awards are leaders who continually strive for excellence and innovative ways to get th  Read more
A current UNO film student and three film school graduates helped make the movie, “Ma Belle, My Beauty,” that is screening at Sundance. January 14, 2021
UNO Student, Alumni Produced Film to Screen at Sundance Film Festival
A film produced by University of New Orleans film student Kelsey Scult and alumni Ben Matheny and Lizzie Guitreau is screening at the prestigious S  Read more
The University of New Orleans' Musical Excursions Series features the Musaica Chamber Ensemble January 14, 2021
Musical Excursions Presents the Musaica Chamber Ensemble Feb. 2
The University of New Orleans' Musical Excursions Series will host the Musaica Chamber Ensemble via a livestreamed event from UNO’s Performance Art  Read more

2020

December
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
: 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,   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  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.  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 statew  Read more
Pledge Expanded November 18, 2020
UNO Expands The Privateer Pledge to Jefferson Parish Students
Starting in the fall 2021 semester, the University of New Orleans will begin offering the Privateer Pledge, a promise that the University will fill  Read more
The University of New Orleans hosted a drive-through commencement celebration on campus for summer and fall 2020 graduates on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. November 16, 2020
UNO Hosts Drive-Through Celebration for Graduates
Jazmine Hatcher straightened her mortar board and adjusted her University of New Orleans graduation gown while her mom, Sharon Bradford, took photo  Read more
​The fall 2020 issue of Silver & Blue magazine is now available. November 11, 2020
Silver & Blue Fall 2020: The University Community Pivots Amid a Global Pandemic
The spring 2020 issue of Silver & Blue magazine was published just as we began to understand that the novel coronavirus would bring ma  Read more
Tony French was the New Orleans Theatre Association Endowed Professor in Theatre and Costume Design at UNO. November 10, 2020
In Memoriam: Tony French, University of New Orleans Theatre Professor
University of New Orleans theatre professor Anthony “Tony” French, who spent nearly three decades teaching theatre and costume design, died Oct.  Read more

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