NEW ORLEANS, La., March 26 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release:
The University of New Orleans has announced that musician Ivan Neville will serve as the keynote speaker for its Spring 2026 commencement ceremony. He will also receive an honorary degree in recognition of his contributions to music and to the culture of New Orleans.
A New Orleans native, Neville has built a career as a vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is the son of Aaron Neville and has performed with The Neville Brothers, as well as on his father's solo projects.
Neville is the founder of Dumpstaphunk, a band formed in 2003 that has released multiple albums and toured extensively in the United States and internationally. The...