After arriving in Louisville beginning in 2001 and nearly two decades after civil war forced them 

to walk hundreds of miles across Africa seeking safety and shelter, the former Lost Boys and Girls

of Sudan are pursuing college degrees with enthusiasm and accomplishment. Ngor Biar Deng was

the first of the Kentucky-based refugees to graduate in 2006, earning a bachelor’s degree in chemistry

 from the University of Louisville. He recently earned a  master's in chemical engineering at the

University of Louisville.

 

     At least 75 scholars -- representing more than one-half of the Lost Boys and Girls who  originally

settled in Louisville -- are enrolled in or have graduated from 2- and 4-year colleges. During the 2006-07

school year, 3 scholars earned bachelor's degrees, 6 earned associate's degrees, 1 earned a diploma in 

surgical technology, at least 6 started college, and 1 began graduate studies. In addition, 4 scholars made

the Dean's List at their schools, 2 were named African-American Students of Excellence, and 2 earned 

degrees with Distinction.

 

      During the 2007-08 school year, 1 student earned a master's degree, 5 students earned bachelor's 

degrees, and 2 students earned associate's degrees. Five students made the Dean's List at their respective

colleges. During the 2008-09 school year, 5 students earned bachelor's degrees, 4 students earned

associate's degrees, and 2 students were named to the Dean's List at their schools.

 

     "We have done better than expected," said James Maluak Malou, a  2009 graduate of the University of

Louisville and a board member of the Sudanese Refugee Education Fund.

 

      We’re proud to recognize the following Sudanese students from Louisville who are currently enrolled in or have

graduated from four-year colleges:

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Berea College   Jacob Achiek Manyok		Bachelor of Arts degree in religion   December 2008
Berea College   Peter Pandak Thiong		Bachelor of Science degree in general agriculture and natural science   May 2008 Read an article about Peter in the Spring 2002 issue of the Berea College magazin
Berea College Daniel Kuai Achol		Bachelor of Science degree in business administration/accounting   May 2007   Dean's List
Berea College   Gabriel Mach Chol		Bachelor of Science degree in business administration/accounting   May 2007
University of Kentucky   Mabior Thuch Ghack		Bachelor of Engineering degree in civil engineering May 2008
Murray State University   Akech Kwai Kwai		Bachelor of Science degree in finance and computer information systems   December 2007
University of Louisville   Mayol Mabil		Bachelor of Science degree in sociology   December 2007
University of Louisville   Kuany Anyieth		Bachelor of Science degree in physics, May 2007 Bachelor of Engineering degree in civil engineering, May 2007   Master of Engineering degree in civil engineering, May 2008
University of Louisville   James Maluak Malou		Bachelor of Science degree in psychology   May 2009
University of Louisville Ngor Biar Deng		Bachelor of science degree in chemistry, May 2006   Currently pursuing Master of Engineering degree in chemical engineering
Transylvania University   Lino L. Nakwa		Bachelor of science degree in business administration/finance   May 2009   Dean's List
Northern Kentucky University   Deng Bul Kuer		Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and criminal justice   May 2008 Dean's List
Colorado Christian University   Yai Lyai		Bachelor of Science degree in business administration/accounting   May 2009
Colorado Christian University   Jor Deng Jor		Bachelor of Science degree in business/organizational management   May 2009
University of St. Thomas   Kuol Akech Dut		Bachelor of Science degree in philosophy and Catholic studies   May 2009
Western Kentucky University   Kuol Kuai Deng		Bachelor of Science degree in public health   December 2009   Dean's List
University of Louisville   Christine Natiki Lokiru		Majoring in Psychology
University of Louisville   Bushay Kalakon		Majoring in Biology
Indiana University-Southeast   Alier Mareet		Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice   December 2009   Dean's List
University of Louisville   Pajieth Ayiel Bul		Bachelor of Science degree in in chemistry with business concentration   December 2009
University of Dubuque   Abraham Deng Goch		Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology/criminal justice and religion with a minor in philosophy   December 2009
Xavier University   Kennedy Nakwa		Majoring in business administration/marketing
Indiana University-Southeast   Yol Achiek		Majoring in criminal justice
Indiana University-Southeast   Chol Nhial Chol		Majoring in business administration
Indiana University-Southeast   William Manyok		Majoring in business administration
Indiana University-Southeast   Abraham Mawut Angol		Majoring in business administration
University of Louisville   Abraham Angeth Marok		Majoring in electrical engineering
University of Louisville   Mawut Mach		Majoring in criminal justice    Associate's degree in criminal justice, Jefferson Community College August 2009