Victor Ukpolo

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1950 –

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Who is Victor Ukpolo?

Dr Victor O. Ukpolo is chancellor of Southern University at New Orleans, also known as SUNO.

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. In 2012 the Carnegie Corporation selected Ukpolo as one of 45 naturalized citizens of the United States for Carnegie's Americans by Choice award.

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1950
Nigeria
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on July 23, 2013

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