Russell Ledet, PhD, was awarded a Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship for his leadership.
The university is reaching out to students and fellow universities impacted by Hurricane Laura to offer assistance and support.
Tulane continued normal operations Aug. 26, but President Michael Fitts asked the community to keep those in Hurricane Laura’s path in mind.
With minimal impacts expected from Hurricane Laura, the university will continue to operate under normal conditions through the remainder of the week.
In anticipation of Tropical Storm Marco moving through the area, all classes were held online Aug. 24, and students were instructed to shelter in place.
As Tropical Storm Marco approaches southeast Louisiana, the university has taken the necessary measures to prepare.
Laura Blokker and Andrew Liles received a grant to help design new uses for abandoned Louisiana mid-20th-century African American schools.
Wednesday, Aug. 19, marked the first day of in-person classes with social distancing, face coverings and various other COVID-19 protocols in place.
The learning center is named for Cheryl Levine Leone, MD, and her husband, Philip Leone, MD, who met when they were students at the university.
Campus Dining has added a variety of dining options while implementing crucial safety measures that address social distancing, cleanliness and testing.
This year’s Convocation ceremony took place in the Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse in video format.
The annual tradition of Move-In looked different this year as students’ first stop was the Arrival Center where they were tested for COVID-19.
Public health experts believe the university’s testing program and schedule will be effective means of detecting cases and controlling outbreaks.
When students make their way to the center, they will be guided through two days of COVID-19 testing and orientation sessions.
The Student Support Squad will assist university faculty in navigating new technology enhanced learning environments.
