Southern University at New Orleans Alumni Association

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

SUNO Alumni Hall of Fame Honoree!!!! Congratulations!!!!

🩵💛HONORING TENISHA STEVENS-BOYD (Class of 2008)🩵💛🏰🤺💛

June SUNO Hall of Famer Spotlight: Alumna Tenisha Stevens-Boyd

Tenisha Stevens-Boyd is a distinguished criminal justice executive whose career spans more than 30 years of leadership in public safety, system reform, and community-centered innovation. A trailblazer in her field, she made history as the first Black woman appointed to the highest criminal justice advisory role in the City of New Orleans, serving as Criminal Justice Commissioner for the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Coordination from 2018 to 2026. A proud graduate of John F. Kennedy Senior High School, Class of 1989, she has dedicated her life’s work to building safer, more equitable systems for all New Orleanians.

During her tenure as Commissioner, Tenisha secured and strategically allocated more than $26 million in public grant funding, including $7 million in CARES Act resources and $7.5 million in congressional Community Project funding. Her leadership helped drive a 47% reduction in the local jail population, reflecting her commitment to data-driven reform and community well-being. She expanded the Office of Criminal Justice Coordination’s operational capacity, strengthening interagency collaboration and supporting the New Orleans Police Department in achieving substantial compliance with a federal consent decree.

Before her historic appointment, Tenisha served as Deputy Chief of Investigations at the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office, where she oversaw investigative operations and advanced critical process improvements across multiple agencies. Her extensive career includes service as a Criminal Investigator, Special Agent in the Medicaid Fraud Section of the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, and Analyst with the New Orleans Police Department—roles that collectively demonstrate her depth of expertise and unwavering dedication to public service.

Tenisha’s impact as Commissioner is marked by transformative initiatives that reshaped the city’s criminal justice landscape. She reorganized the City of New Orleans Re-Entry Taskforce and established a Re-Entry Triage Team to support individuals returning from incarceration. She developed the City’s Violence Reduction Strategy Plan, co-chaired the nationally recognized Ethnic and Racial Disparity Working Group, and launched the Youth Justice Collaborative to direct American Rescue Plan Act funding toward youth justice reform. Her policy leadership also ensured continuity of behavioral health care and comprehensive transition services for individuals released from the Orleans Justice Center.

A proud alumna of Southern University at New Orleans, Tenisha holds a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Dillard University. She is an active and devoted member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., reflecting her lifelong commitment to service, sisterhood, and social action.

Tenisha Stevens-Boyd’s career is defined by courage, innovation, and a steadfast belief in the power of equitable justice. Her leadership has left an enduring mark on New Orleans and continues to inspire the next generation of public safety and community reform professionals.

CALLING ALL SUNO Alumni!!

NOMINATE A PHENOMENAL Southern University at New Orleans Alum for the SUNO Alumni Hall of fame!

Just click the link: https://forms.gle/ciDjkD5o5pMUEJ45A

06/03/2026

Reserve your spot

🏰 Alumni Summit – June 20th (FREE for All Alumni)
Doors open at 8:00 AM with breakfast fellowship, and the Summit begins promptly at 9:00 AM.
This year’s Summit promises to be one of our most inspiring gatherings yet.
Chancellor Dr. Bouie will deliver the welcome.
✨ Keynote Speaker
Dr. Ron Tassin, 2026 Zulu King, will deliver a powerful message rooted in legacy, leadership, and community.
🌟 Phenomenal Alumni Panelists
We are honored to feature an extraordinary lineup of SUNO excellence:
Dr. Deborah Cooley
Dr. Brenda Jackson
Dr. Daniel Gray
Dr. Patrice Sentino
Dr. Jerreald Sanders
Ms. Jasmine Proctor
We cannot wait to hear their stories, their journeys, and their wisdom for our future as Knights.
🏺 Special Experience: SUNO Museum of Art – King Tut Exhibit
Following the panel, we will tour the beautiful SUNO Museum of Art’s King Tut Exhibit — a cultural treasure right here on our campus.
Secure your spot today for this unforgettable Summit.
Click the link to register and be part of this powerful day of pride, legacy, and unity.
👉 Register for the Summit (FREE): Click the link to register
https://forms.gle/MZsRUWm4T2UoMdRf8
FREE to attend — reserve your seat today. See less

06/03/2026

Tickets are still on sale

🎷 Annual Jazz Scholarship Riverboat Event
Tickets are still on sale!
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate Juneteenth, support scholarships, and fellowship with alumni.

🎶 Dinner, music, and a Juneteenth‑inspired celebration

👗 African attire welcome

Use the link or QR code to purchase your tickets.

👉 Purchase Riverboat Tickets:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/D996JGDQQMGTA

📞 Questions? Contact Chair Lynn Crawford at 504‑256‑1717 or Dionnelyn Bennette 504-722-6337

05/30/2026

Happy Saturday Fellow Knights,

💙💛 A Call to Our SUNO Alumni Family 💛💙

Staying engaged with the SUNO Alumni Association is more than a membership — it is a commitment to the legacy that shaped us. Each of us holds a degree that opened doors, created opportunities, and positioned us to grow personally and professionally. Because SUNO poured into us, we now have the privilege and responsibility to pay it forward.

As we continue expanding the Alumni Association, your voice, your presence, and your participation matter. When alumni stay connected, volunteer, mentor, give, and show up, we strengthen the foundation for future generations of Knights. Our growth depends on the collective power of graduates who believe in SUNO’s mission and are willing to help move it forward.

We are calling on every alum to stay engaged, stay active, and help us build an association that reflects the excellence, resilience, and pride of our university. Together, we can expand our reach, elevate our impact, and ensure that SUNO continues to transform lives — just as it transformed ours.



Let’s grow, give back, and lead the way. Armor Up, Knights!

A SUNO Knight Yesterday, A SUNO Knight Today, A SUNO Knight Forever!!
💙💛 With gratitude and respect,
SUNO Alumni Association President

Alumni KnightsNation Weekly News Update



🏟️ Homecoming Planning Meeting

July 28th • 6 PM
Want to help plan this year’s festivities?

Use the link to access the meeting room: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84836289547
Email: [email protected]



🎷 Annual Jazz Scholarship Riverboat Event June 20th

Tickets are still on sale!
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate Juneteenth, support scholarships, and fellowship with alumni.

🎶 Dinner, music, and a Juneteenth‑inspired celebration

👗 African attire welcome

Use the link or QR code to purchase your tickets.

👉 Purchase Riverboat Tickets:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/D996JGDQQMGTA

📞 Questions? Contact Chair Lynn Crawford at 504‑256‑1717 or Dionnelyn Bennette 504-722-6337


🏰 Alumni Summit – June 20th (FREE for All Alumni)

Doors open at 8:00 AM with breakfast fellowship, and the Summit begins promptly at 9:00 AM.

This year’s Summit promises to be one of our most inspiring gatherings yet.

Chancellor Dr. Bouie will deliver the welcome.

✨ Alumni Guest Speaker

Dr. Ron Tassin, 2026 Zulu King, will deliver a powerful message rooted in legacy, leadership, and community.

🌟 Phenomenal Alumni Panelists

We are honored to feature an extraordinary lineup of SUNO excellence:

Dr. Deborah Cooley
Dr. Brenda Jackson
Dr. Daniel Gray
Dr. Patrice Sentino
Dr. Jerreald Sanders
Ms. Jasmine Proctor
We cannot wait to hear their stories, their journeys, and their wisdom for our future as Knights.

🏺 Special Experience: SUNO Museum of Art – King Tut Exhibit

Following the panel, we will tour the beautiful SUNO Museum of Art’s King Tut Exhibit — a cultural treasure right here on our campus.

Secure your spot today for this unforgettable Summit.
Click the link to register and be part of this powerful day of pride, legacy, and unity.

👉 Register for the Summit (FREE): Click the link to register

https://forms.gle/MZsRUWm4T2UoMdRf8

FREE to attend — reserve your seat today.


🎓 2026 Summer Scholarship Applications

Now open for returning students.
Deadline: June 1, 2026
Please share with eligible students.

BASH Silent Auction Committee – Seeking Donations

If you would like to donate an item for the silent auction, please contact us at [email protected].

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Well, Fellow Knights, that’s all for now.
Armor Up, Knights!



--
Wonda L. Crawford, MSW, RSW
SUNO Alumni Association President

We are...because SUNO is.....

SUNO Alumni Association
A SUNO Knight Yesterday, A SUNO Knight Today, A SUNO Knight Forever!!

05/25/2026

🎷 Annual Jazz Scholarship Riverboat Event
Tickets are still on sale!
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate Juneteenth, support scholarships, and fellowship with alumni.

🎶 Dinner, music, and a Juneteenth‑inspired celebration

👗 African attire welcome

Use the link or QR code to purchase your tickets.

👉 Purchase Riverboat Tickets:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/D996JGDQQMGTA

📞 Questions? Contact Chair Lynn Crawford at 504‑256‑1717 or Dionnelyn Bennette 504-722-6337

05/25/2026

🏰 Alumni Summit – June 20th (FREE for All Alumni)
Doors open at 8:00 AM with breakfast fellowship, and the Summit begins promptly at 9:00 AM.
This year’s Summit promises to be one of our most inspiring gatherings yet.
Chancellor Dr. Bouie will deliver the welcome.
✨ Keynote Speaker
Dr. Ron Tassin, 2026 Zulu King, will deliver a powerful message rooted in legacy, leadership, and community.
🌟 Phenomenal Alumni Panelists
We are honored to feature an extraordinary lineup of SUNO excellence:
Dr. Deborah Cooley
Dr. Brenda Jackson
Dr. Daniel Gray
Dr. Patrice Sentino
Dr. Jerreald Sanders
Ms. Jasmine Proctor
We cannot wait to hear their stories, their journeys, and their wisdom for our future as Knights.
🏺 Special Experience: SUNO Museum of Art – King Tut Exhibit
Following the panel, we will tour the beautiful SUNO Museum of Art’s King Tut Exhibit — a cultural treasure right here on our campus.
Secure your spot today for this unforgettable Summit.
Click the link to register and be part of this powerful day of pride, legacy, and unity.
👉 Register for the Summit (FREE): Click the link to register
https://forms.gle/MZsRUWm4T2UoMdRf8
FREE to attend — reserve your seat today. See less

05/25/2026

Today, the SUNO Alumni Association proudly honors and remembers our Alumni Veterans whose courage, sacrifice, and service have protected the freedoms we cherish every day.

To all who served — and to those who made the ultimate sacrifice — we thank you for your unwavering dedication, strength, and love for our country. Your commitment continues to inspire generations of SUNO Knights to lead with honor, integrity, and pride.

On this Memorial Day, we salute our heroes and extend our deepest gratitude to all veterans and military families. May we never forget the sacrifices made for our safety and freedom.

A SUNO Knight Yesterday, A SUNO Knight Today, A SUNO Knight Forever!!
💙💛 With gratitude and respect,
SUNO Alumni Association

05/23/2026

General Alumni Meeting
Saturday, May 23, 2026 • 10 AM
Important agenda items — we need your participation.
Open to all SUNO alumni; membership not required.

Register here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: SUNO Alumni General Meeting . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.