Victor Ukpolo

Victor O. Ukpolo (born 1950 in Lagos, Nigeria) is the former Chancellor[1] of Southern University at New Orleans.[2]

Ukpolo is most known for his efforts in restoring SUNO to operation after Hurricane Katrina, specifically his role in obtaining funds for SUNO's recovery, including $44 million for student housing, $32 million for classroom buildings, and various grants for other academic purposes.[3] In 2012 the Carnegie Corporation selected Ukpolo as one of 45 naturalized citizens of the United States for Carnegie's Americans by Choice award.[4])

  1. ^ "Southern University at New Orleans". Archived from the original on 2018-06-01.
  2. ^ The surname Ukpolo is pronounced without the "k" which appears in the spelling.
  3. ^ Fox 8 live announcement, featuring Janet Napolitano on WVUE-TV New Orleans Channel 8 Fox.
  4. ^ Pope, John (2012-07-09). "Carnegie honors SUNO leader". Times-Picayune. pp. B1, B4. Retrieved 2012-07-16. The notice of the 2012 awards appeared in the New York Times on July 4 ("45 naturalized Americans celebrated in Carnegie Corporation 4th of July public service ad". Carnegie Corporation. 2012-07-03. Retrieved 2012-07-16.