Mental health experts offer coping tips for well-being after storms and other disasters
September 20, 2021
Disaster mental health experts from the Tulane University School of Social Work offer explanations for what people are experiencing and how they can best look after their well-being in the aftermath.
President Fitts welcomes Class of 2025 with message about ‘magic’ of togetherness
August 20, 2021
Tulane University welcomed almost 2,000 first-year students and 100 transfer students on Aug. 19 at the 2021 President’s Convocation for New Students, the first official event for the Class of 2025, as newly minted Tulanians.
Tulane study finds viral load is not a true indicator of COVID-19 transmission risk
August 17, 2021
A new Tulane University study finds that cycle thresholds (Ct) from PCR tests — an indicator of the amount of virus an infected person carries — aren’t a reliable gauge for identifying those most likely to transmit COVID-19.
Welcome to campus, arrival procedures and COVID-19 protocols
August 16, 2021
The university has worked diligently to facilitate the safe return of students for the fall 2021 semester on campus.
The Tulane Living Well Clinic provides resources for a healthy lifestyle
August 12, 2021
Tulane's Living Well Clinics provide many services for Tulane employees including primary care, urgent care and metabolic care.
Tulane researchers design nanotechnology blood test to find hidden COVID-19 infections
August 05, 2021
Tulane University researchers have developed a new type of blood test to find COVID-19 infections that may be missed by nasal swab PCR tests. The blood test uses nanoparticles to detect fragments of the virus released by infected cells anywhere in the body according to new study published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.
Tips to transitioning to the ‘new now’ in work and school
July 28, 2021
For navigating the ‘new now,’ School of Social Work's Tonya Hansel and Maurya Glaude shared some insights on how to adjust. Tips include creating joy in the work environment, such as taking walks or stretching during breaks, evaluating expectations and habits, and respecting individual comfort zones.
Tulane launches ‘biobank’ for researchers studying causes of long COVID-19
July 28, 2021
Tulane University has launched a new COVID-19 “biobank” of blood and cell samples from COVID-19 survivors to help researchers investigate what causes some to recover quickly from the virus while others face lasting symptoms. The COVID-19 Biobank and Library at Tulane (COBALT) will safely store hundreds of biological samples that will be available to scientists at the university as well as external collaborators across the country.
Tulane professor offers inside look at COVID-19 crisis and response
July 26, 2021
Jesse M. Keenan, an associate professor of real estate in the Tulane School of Architecture is co-editor of the new book COVID-19: Systemic Risk and Resilience (Springer, 2021), which features 22 chapters were written by experts from around the world who have assisted their home countries in managing the COVID-19 crisis.
An epidemiologist answers questions about the Delta variant
July 21, 2021
Tulane epidemiologist Susan Hassig answers questions about the more contagious Delta variant including the risks of breakthrough cases, what parents should think about as school starts next month and whether we’re likely to need a vaccine booster shot later this year.
Tulane University, Children’s Hospital launch Moderna Covid-19 vaccine trial for children from 6 months to 11 years old
July 21, 2021
Tulane University School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital New Orleans are participating in a national clinical trial to test the effectiveness of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in children ages six months to 11 years old.
Tulane Admissions receives top national award for its TikTok account
July 12, 2021
Tulane University’s Office of Undergraduate Admission has received the prestigious 2021 Grand Gold Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) in the category of digital communications, social media and student recruitment for its official TikTok account, and coordinated strategy between social media platforms and email marketing.
Academic Tutoring Club leads donation effort for Roots of Music
July 08, 2021
At the end of the academic year, Tulane’s Academic Tutoring club organized 100 self-care goody bags for Roots of Music students to help the students cope with the mental health challenges of COVID-19 isolation. The Roots of Music is a New Orleans-based organization that provides music instruction for children ages 9-14.
Tulane employees reunite after more than a year of remote work for many
July 07, 2021
After nearly 16 months during which many worked remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Tulane employees returned to on-site work on Tuesday, July 6
Tulane University’s Dr. Greg Stewart selected for Jimmy Collins Award
June 30, 2021
Tulane University’s Dr. Greg Stewart, the W. Kennon McWilliams Professor of Sports Medicine in Orthopaedics, a crucial authority in keeping sports on track throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, has been selected to receive a Jimmy Collins Award from the Greater New Orleans Sports Awards Committee, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Tulane University’s Dr. Greg Stewart, the W. Kennon McWilliams Professor of Sports Medicine in Orthopaedics, a crucial authority in keeping sports on track throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, has been selected to receive a Jimmy Collins Award from the Greater New Orleans Sports Awards Committee, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl.