Victor Ukpolo

Victor O. Ukpolo
Born1950 (age 75–76)
Lagos, Nigeria
Alma materUniversity of Maryland, College Park (B.A.)
American University (M.A., Ph.D.)

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

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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