Expert: The best way to fight a conspiracy theory isn’t with facts
October 09, 2020
Since the pandemic began, the spread of misinformation has seemingly been more contagious than COVID-19. An expert in conspiracy theories explains strategies to stop them.
Tulane staff making adjustments to returning to office life
October 08, 2020
Campus is looking a bit different lately for Tulane staff. With a mix of people working from home or on-site and those implementing a hybrid of both, life in the office is not quite the same, and those working on campus have had to adapt. Whether it be safely navigating around a shared office space or simply remembering to wear one’s mask, there are new adjustments to work around in this new normal.
Sukkah build in the age of coronavirus
October 06, 2020
For Tulane architecture students, building a sukkah in Pocket Park presented a whole new set of challenges, thanks to COVID-19.
Tulane’s COVID-19 Dashboard expanded
October 05, 2020
Updates have been added to Tulane’s COVID-19 Dashboard which was launched on Sept. 4 to keep the university community informed about testing results.
What we know about COVID-19 immunity
September 25, 2020
Almost seven months into the global COVID-19 pandemic, scientists are still working to answer key questions about how the body develops immunity — and whether it's lasting.
Google search data reveals major panic attack issue, Tulane study shows
September 22, 2020
Millions of people may be suffering from panic attacks related to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Tulane study that made the conclusion based on a Google Trends search.
New podcast focuses on COVID immunity
September 18, 2020
The “On Good Authority” podcast presents Tulane experts discussing leading issues in the news.
Tulane University receives undaunted support from alumni, donors in uncertain times
September 15, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has deeply impacted all of higher education. Perhaps at no other time in our nation’s history have institutions of higher learning faced such financial challenges. Income at many universities and colleges has been substantially reduced at a moment when financial needs have also exploded. Schools must now fund greater health protections for their community, increase financial aid for struggling families and cover for decreased government support.
Clinical trial to test effectiveness of drug in treating cancer patients with severe COVID-19
September 11, 2020
Nakhle Saba, MD, associate professor of clinical medicine, is principal investigator on a trial to treat severe COVID-19 in hospitalized cancer patients.
COVID-19 Dashboard gets an ‘A’ rating from Yale professors
September 10, 2020
Tulane’s recently launched COVID-19 Dashboard received an “A” rating from the Twitter account We Rate COVID Dashboards (@CovidDashboards).
COVID-19 Updates: Dashboard, Action Alerts and community webinars
September 08, 2020
On Sept. 4, President Michael A. Fitts, Provost Robin Forman and Chief Operating Officer Patrick Norton sent a university-wide email to announce that Tulane had launched a new COVID-19 Dashboard and elevated its Action Alert level from Yellow to Orange.
Tulane plans to launch COVID-19 testing program for teachers to help public schools reopen
September 01, 2020
Tulane University is planning to launch a new COVID-19 testing program to help the city’s public schools reopen for in-person learning this fall.
AAMC recognizes Tulane medical student whose perseverance inspired a nation
August 28, 2020
The AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) has awarded Tulane University medical student Russell Ledet, PhD, a Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship for his leadership in working to eliminate inequities in medical education and health care.
Tulane researchers studying compassion fatigue among COVID-19 workers
August 27, 2020
Researchers with the Tulane University School of Social Work are conducting a survey to determine the extent of compassion fatigue among doctors, nurses and other front-line workers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tulane researchers awarded Fast Grant for second-generation COVID-19 vaccine
August 27, 2020
Two Tulane University researchers were awarded a $150,000 Fast Grant for a project to make next-generation COVID-19 vaccines more effective.