A Studio in the Woods, Tulane biologists to recycle Mardi Gras beads, raise awareness
February 20, 2020
Artist and printmaker Pippin Frisbie-Calder, scientists from Tulane’s Karubian Lab and community volunteers will be out on the uptown parade route Sunday, Feb. 23, to recycle beads and raise awareness about lead contamination in the city of New Orleans.
New student organization aims to support Latinas, underrepresented groups in geoscience
February 19, 2020
Today, GeoLatinas has more than 100 active members in 18 countries and three local teams throughout the Americas. One of those teams is located at Tulane University.
‘Bead Three’ sculpture catches throws, Carnival spirit
February 18, 2020
The first of three 21-foot tall steel and acrylic “trees” was installed near the spot where the Bead Tree once stood.
Tulane math professor leads effort to map spread of coronavirus
February 18, 2020
Tulane mathematics professor James “Mac” Hyman uses mathematical models to better understand and predict the spread of the coronavirus.
Members of Tulane’s ‘15 White Coats’ recognized by Tulane Athletics
February 12, 2020
Tulane Athletics recognized members of the “15 White Coats” — Tulane School of Medicine students of color who appeared in a viral photo — at a men’s basketball game last week.
Tulane professor of anthropology inducted into Folk DJ Hall of Fame
February 10, 2020
Nick Spitzer, creator and producer of the “American Routes” radio show, was recognized by Folk Alliance International at its January conference.
Tulane University acquires archives of renowned New Orleans author Anne Rice
January 30, 2020
Tulane University’s Howard-Tilton Memorial Library has acquired the complete archives of famed best-selling New Orleans author Anne Rice thanks to a gift from Stuart Rose and the Stuart Rose Family Foundation.
Three Tulanians honored with STEM awards
January 29, 2020
Three Tulanians have been awarded 2020 Women in STEM awards by the American Heart Association and Entergy.
Rwandan genocide survivor recounts experiences for Tulane Catholic Center audience
January 28, 2020
Immaculee Ilibagiza, a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, recounted her experiences hiding from machete-wielding mobs in the keynote address for Tulane Catholic Center on Jan. 24.
2019 National Book Award winner Sarah M. Broom to speak at Tulane
January 27, 2020
Sarah M. Broom, a New Orleans native and author of the award-winning "The Yellow House" will speak at Tulane Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Global river deltas increasingly shaped by humans, study says
January 22, 2020
A new study of nearly every delta worldwide shows how river delta shapes and sizes around the world are changing due to human activity.
Tulane to host symposium on the literary history of New Orleans
January 16, 2020
A free, day-long symposium that draws from T.R. Johnson’s New Orleans: A Literary History will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Stibbs conference room of Tulane’s Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life.
Project Ecuador saves species, opens world to Tulane students
January 16, 2020
Through Project Ecuador, associate professor Jordan Karubian is helping change lives and save endangered species.
Newcomb Art Museum celebrates new exhibition by BMike Odums with free public reception
January 15, 2020
To celebrate the opening of the brand new exhibition, Brandan “BMike” Odums: NOT Supposed 2-Be Here, Newcomb Art Museum is hosting an exhibition reception on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. featuring music, catering, kids’ art activities and an interview with the artist – all free and open to the public.