Actor, Writer and Producer Deric Augustine to Serve as ɫɫÑо¿Ëù's Fall 2025 Commencement Speaker
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University of New Orleans alumnus Deric Augustine (’12) will serve as the principal speaker at the University’s Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Lakefront Arena.
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