Trick or treating a COVID threat? Make a scary Halloween fun
October 23, 2020
Tulane child psychiatrist Lauren Teverbaugh, MD, offers suggestions to help kids manage their emotions and expectations during a pandemic Halloween.
Subject of Walter Isaacson’s new book is the 2020 Nobel Prize winner in chemistry
October 20, 2020
Tulane professor and author Walter Isaacson knew that the world-changing work of biochemist Jennifer A. Doudna was on par with the subjects of his previous books that include biographies of Leonado DaVinci and Steve Jobs. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences underscored this sentiment in a big way last week by awarding the 2020 Nobel Prize in chemistry to Doudna, the central subject of Isaacson’s new book. Doudna shared the prestigious honor with her colleague, Emmanuelle Charpentier, for the co-development of CRISPR-Cas9, a genome editing breakthrough that has revolutionized biomedicine.
Tulane School of Medicine rises to COVID-19 challenges
October 18, 2020
When COVID-19 began to spread across the United States last spring, Tulane University School of Medicine was prepared to fight the virus on many different levels.
Dean’s message: Together but apart, we can beat spread of coronavirus
October 18, 2020
We can become a model to the nation on how to safely reopen, how to revitalize our economy, preserve our way of life and care for one another.
How to design a future when you’re not sure what’s next
October 15, 2020
Can the same strategies Tulane students learn in a popular life design course help people facing job changes or life disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic?
Tulane report shows inequities in New Orleans startup activity and access to funding
October 12, 2020
Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business released the second edition of the Greater New Orleans Startup Report, an annual comprehensive overview of the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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.