Tulane Hillel releases report on success of national pilot program
June 05, 2019
Yonah Schiller, executive director and Rabbi of Tulane Hillel, released a national report and article about a pilot program that brought Tulane Hillel’s organizational design processes and methodologies to 15 others Hillels across the United States and Canada, to outstanding quantitative results.
Newcomb Art Museum to host panel on prison policy reform in conjunction with “PerSister”
June 05, 2019
This Saturday, June 8, at 2 p.m., Newcomb Art Museum presents “Changemakers” — a conversation highlighting local issues critical to criminal justice reform as discussed by families directly impacted by the system as well as policy experts. The panel takes place in Freeman Auditorium in the Woldenberg Art Center.
Tulane launches online Doctorate in Social Work with Noodle Partners
May 09, 2019
Tulane is launching an online Doctorate in Social Work program with Noodle Partners.
Tulane alumni couple donates $5 million for Presidential Chair
May 07, 2019
Tulane has received a $5 million commitment for a Presidential Chair.
Apple CEO, Emmy winner, Pulitzer winner, civil rights leader to be honored by Tulane
May 06, 2019
Four individuals to be honored with honorary degrees at Tulane's Commencement.
Newcomb Art Museum celebrates motherhood with a Tiffany Tea
April 30, 2019
On May 12 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., guests are invited to celebrate the special women in their lives and support Newcomb Art Museum by enjoying a delicious high tea service with sweet and savory treats and teas catered by the English Tea Room.
Carol Lavin Bernick named chair-elect of Board of Tulane
April 29, 2019
Carol Lavin Bernick, an accomplished businesswoman, philanthropist, alumna and longtime supporter of Tulane, has been appointed chair-elect of the Board of Tulane, the university’s main governing body, beginning a three-year term on July 1, 2020.
Tulane professor receives high praise from Russian Ambassador
April 24, 2019
Tulane University professor William Brumfield has dedicated much of his life and career to showcasing Russian architecture through breathtaking photos of the country’s cathedrals and historic sites. This week, Brumfield was lauded for his work by Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov during a visit to the Embassy of the Russian Federation to the United States of America in Washington, D.C. According to the embassy’s Facebook page, Antonov stressed the significance of Brumfield’s role in preserving Russia’s cultural heritage and expressed gratitude for “this grandiose contribution.”
Tulane researcher wins Early Career Award for work in child development
April 17, 2019
Tulane researcher Sarah Gray wins Early Career Award for work in child development.
Tulane anthropologist awarded Guggenheim Fellowship to study Amazon rainforests
April 10, 2019
Tulane University anthropology professor William Balée has been named a 2019 Guggenheim Fellow by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to document the historical ecology of the lower Amazon basin.
Tulane hosts first ‘Globalization and Culture in Israel’ conference
March 29, 2019
The first “Globalization and Culture in Israel” conference takes place April 4–5 in Tulane University’s Jewish Studies Building at 7031 Freret Street on the uptown campus, with a documentary screening and a panel of international speakers.
Indigenous sovereignty topic of Center for Gulf South symposium
March 28, 2019
On April 2, scholars, artists and activists will present on the topic of sovereignty and Indigenous communities at the Second Annual New Orleans Center for the Gulf South Indigenous Symposium, whose 2019 theme is Sovereignty and the State: Indigenous Challenges to Imperial Claims.
Justice, democracy and climate change subject of conference
March 26, 2019
A conference at Tulane will explore how climate change raises questions of justice and democracy.
Free concert at Newcomb Art Museum celebrates ‘Per(Sister)’
March 21, 2019
On Friday, March 22, at 6 p.m., six New Orleans musicians will take the stage in Freeman Auditorium to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime concert: Per(Sister) in Song. The concert is free and open to the public.