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University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors Mark Romero, Chair Thomas Kitchen ...........................................................................District 1 James Carter, Vice Chair Rachel Lautigar ...................................................Student Board Member Elizabeth Pierre, Parliamentarian Mimi Methvin ..............................................................................District 3 Jimmy Clarke ..............................................................Member-At-Large Shawn Murphy .............................................................................District 5 John Condos ................................................................Member-At-Large Alejandro "Al" Perkins ................................................................District 6 Edward J. Crawford III ................................................................District 4 Virgil Robinson ............................................................................District 2 Lola Dunahoe ...............................................................Member-At-Large Kristine Russell ............................................................................District 6 Pamela Egan ............................................................................... District 1 Joe Salter .......................................................................................District 4 Program PERFORMANCE OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Brian Wingard PRESIDENT'S REMARKS President John W. Nicklow Ph.D., PE, PH, DWRE The University of New Orleans MESSAGE Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards ALUMNI ADDRESS Sheba Turk, WWL-TV CONFERRAL OF DEGREES READING OF THE GRADUATES VIRTUAL SECOND LINE 2 Letter from the President Dear Graduates, Fortunately, your relationship with the This is a truly momentous occasion, and I am University does not end today. We are here confident that you will remember this mile- to support our alumni in any way possible, stone for the rest of your life. It is my honor and I hope that you will continue to engage to participate in the celebration of your suc- with us. While you may feel as though you cess. Of course, none of us could have envi- have concluded your education, the truth sioned that you would be completing your is we are never finished learning. A lifelong degree under these circumstances. The fact pursuit of knowledge is endlessly fascinating that you have managed to succeed during the and fulfilling. If we can be part of your future time of a global pandemic shows your deter- educational pursuits, whether it be a second mination. That signals to me that you are un- degree or graduate education, please let us stoppable. In spite of these hardships, I hope know. that you will cherish your time spent at the University of New Orleans and the deep con- My aspiration is for you to achieve success— nection that you have forged with your alma however you define it, to find your passion mater. That bond is now stronger than ever. in your life and in your career, and for you Please know that we, the entire University to do what you can to make our world a bet- of New Orleans community, are immensely ter place. The journey you have shared with proud of your accomplishments. Each de- others at the University of New Orleans is the gree earned represents years of determina- foundation for the next phase of your life. tion by a graduate who persisted, regardless You have now earned a degree that can take of academic challenges, financial obstacles, you as far as you are willing to go. I offer you work obligations or family responsibilities. my heartfelt congratulations. Much like the city of New Orleans, our stu- dents just won’t quit. Dr. John Nicklow, President The University of New Orleans 3 University of New Orleans Mission Statement The University of New Orleans is a compre- of world-class, research-based programs, life in New Orleans, the state, the nation, and hensive urban research university commit- advancing shared knowledge and adding to the world, by participating in a broad array ted to providing educational excellence to a the region’s industry, culture and economy. of research, service learning, cultural and ac- diverse undergraduate and graduate student The University of New Orleans, as a global ademic activities. body. The University is one of the region’s community asset, serves national and inter- foremost public resources, offering a variety national students and enhances the quality of Alumni Address Sheba Turk Sheba Turk, who earned a bachelor’s degree a morning show anchor. Turk is the author of from the University of New Orleans in 2011, the book “Off Air: My Journey to the Anchor is a co-anchor of WWL-TV’s Eyewitness Desk.” The inspirational story lets readers in Morning News. She is a native of the 7th Ward on how she worked her way from behind-the- and a graduate of St. Mary’s Dominican High scenes to the anchor desk in the span of about School. Shortly after completing her degree at two years, pushing through financial challeng- UNO, she was hired as an associate producer es and self-doubt. Turk is a former scholar with at WWL-TV, where she has been employed Soledad O’Brien’s PowHerful Foundation, and ever since. Turk worked her way up to traffic she serves as a mentor in the organization. She reporter, and then morning show reporter, be- is passionate about helping other people, espe- fore becoming host of the entertainment show cially young women, reach their potential. “The 504.” The show concluded its 5-year run in 2018 so that she could take on a new role as 4 Academic Honors The University of New Orleans recognizes maintain a grade-point average of at least Chace McKinley Howard undergraduate students who attain academic 3.5 in the chosen subject area, with at least a Alissa Margaret Jeanfreau honors in three ways. A student may pur- 3.25 in all work taken, and complete a senior Shakar Karki sue the normal curriculum of a subject area research or creative project in the junior or Dana Karkoutli and obtain honors by virtue of high grades. senior year. Taylor Brooke Kiefer There are three designations in this category: Xindi Liu summa cum laude (with the highest praise), Or a student may also graduate with Keiran S McCluskie requiring an overall grade-point average of University Honors without honors in a Mariah Alexandria McGowan 3.900-4.000; magna cum laude (with great particular field (or without departmental Madison Faulkner Moody praise), requiring an overall grade-point av- honors) by fulfilling the above requirements Anna Rusnak erage of 3.700-3.899; and cum laude (with except for the research or creative project. Sarah Sheppard praise), requiring an average of 3.500-3.699. Melanie Kate Storey We are pleased to recognize the following Matthew Blake Vaught A student may also graduate with University students as honors graduates at this Thomas Lowrey Williamson High Honors, which carries with it Honors commencement: Clifford Sanders Wilson in _____________ (the particular field). This Lei Yu achievement requires the student to earn 18 Summa Cum Laude credit hours of honors electives, maintain a Madison E Allen Magna Cum Laude grade-point average of at least 3.50 in the cho- Yurina Asai Gabriel A Abdelguerfi sen subject area, with at least a 3.25 in all work Victor Manuel Barboza Pereira Sarah N Abukhader taken, and complete a senior honors thesis. Anish Chand Gabrielle Adele Bonck Bradley Bennett Feig Alexa Jo Bryant Or a student may also graduate with Kylee Amber Freiermuth Kristen A Burlette University Honors, which carries with it Mohammad Bassam Hamed Darian Callais Honors in __________ (the particular field). Yasmin Khaled Awad Hammad Evan Michael Christensen This achievement requires the student to Alexander Patrick Hood Gabrielle Claire Chulick earn 18 credit hours of honors electives, Kiara B Horton Taylor Marie Clesi 5 Academic Honors Veronica L Corcoran Najah Mousa Adam Edward Beba Victoria L Corcoran Jordan M Peralez Connor L Bigelow Charles Berzas Escude Mary Ruth Picou Gracelyn Miriam Bowers Malisa Nicole Everett Summer Brea Pierce Laura Rose Brailsford Noor Fadhel Cory Luke Pitalo Nicole Marie Broussard Jordan Philippe Gillespie Bennett Hall Price Hannah Elizabeth Cheramie Mia Soleil Gomora Grace Quave Wilke Ray Coleman Mia Selena Gonzales Grace Quave Tyiler J Dufresne Louise Goodman Emily J Ranck Olivia Durocher Ashley Elizabeth Greenwald Marisa Rose Riley Courtney Paige Duvall Jenny Gumpert Jared Joseph Rogers John Lucas Elder Ahmad Khaled Hammad Rachel Lynn Rome Alexis Kathleen English Simon Nilsen Haugland Abby Catherine Schwab José Sebastian Garcia Sarah Ann Heraty Milena Denali Scialfa Garrett Mason Gregory Sarah Victoria Hotard Spencer Illinois Shaw Jason M Hall Hanan Tareq Ibrahim Nolan Ryan Sherman Kelsie Watson Hazel Brook Elizabeth Juneau Sydney E St Pierre Rebecca Louise Heirsch Emily A Kramer Oscar A Torres Colin M Hill Cynthia Lau Cindy Mai Hoang Tran Dalena Hoang Scott Andrew Lauland Heather René Wilken Cynthia Maria Hurtado Benji Jordan Lee Jacob M Young Yasmine Hurtado Abigail N Loupe Daniel W Jones Robert M Loveland Cum Laude Hallie Ann Jones Daniel Michael May Shelby Lynn Adams Mary Beth Kelly Jeffrey David Mika Lea Alguacil Nicholas T Kim Lindsey D Moak Wayne Scott Alleyne Sade' Corion Lawrence Victoria Marie Moore Haneen Ayman Ayyad Devyn A Manasco Melissa Lynn Morrissette Lauren Symone Bach Nicole M Martes-Fernández Lisa Mouser Morton Timothy Brach Barham James P McInerney 6 Academic Honors Ashley S Miller Grant Michael Templet University