Tulane wins national award for providing scholarships for returning Peace Corps volunteers, Fulbrighters
April 14, 2020
The Institute of International Education has awarded the Centennial Medal to Tulane University to recognize its leadership in international education and its support for the Fulbright Program through the Tulane University 2020 Peace Corps and Fulbright Initiative.
Real March Madness
April 13, 2020
Tulane Deputy Athletics Director and Chief Operating Officer Mónica Lebrón oversees all day-to-day operations for Tulane Athletics while specifically overseeing football, women’s basketball, beach volleyball and sailing. And she was tapped to be Tulane's point person for the NCAA Women’s Final Four in New Orleans.
New Tulane-based podcast highlights faculty research
April 13, 2020
Sienna Abdulahad and the Office of Multicultural Affairs are producing “Faculty Fridays,” a Tulane-based podcast that features faculty research that pertains to communities of color. Guests will include Tulane faculty as well as researchers from other universities.
Match Day 2020 celebrates ‘perfect vision’ virtually
April 01, 2020
When the Class of 2020 received their white coats four years ago, the nearly 200 Tulane University School of Medicine students couldn’t predict how different their Match Day ceremony would be.
Physically distant but virtually connected, the Newcomb Art Museum reaches out
April 01, 2020
Newcomb Art Museum is reaching out to virtual visitors with digital content to stay connected, as part of the #MuseumFromHome effort.
Tulane medical students coordinate donations of protective gear for hospitals
March 25, 2020
In an effort to collect needed supplies for healthcare workers, students from Tulane School of Medicine’s student community clinics rallied together and overnight built a regional donation hub to collect personal protective equipment (PPE).
Tulane transitions to online classes with great results
March 25, 2020
Tulane University’s move to online instruction began Monday, March 23, with much success, administrators said.
Tulane offering virtual fitness classes, programs during Reily Center closure for COVID-19
March 25, 2020
Tulane University Campus Recreation has developed several new programs and classes while attempting to flatten the COVID-19 curve.
Tulane students begin online courses for rest of semester
March 23, 2020
Tulane students began online courses for the rest of the spring semester following the university’s announcement that the last day of in-person classes would take place on Friday, March 13.
Tulane bands together to assist COVID-19 student move-out
March 16, 2020
As communities worldwide face the COVID-19 pandemic, Tulane University has taken major steps in responding to keep the campus community safe while allowing students to continue their education.
‘VirTUal Visiting’ hosts online admission events for admitted, prospective students
March 16, 2020
While Tulane University observes COVID-19 operating procedures, the Office of Undergraduate Admission has temporarily moved all admission events to a virtual platform called “VirTUal Visiting.”
Tulane nurtures student entrepreneurs at Spark Hours
March 12, 2020
The university encourages student startups with an open-format program called Spark Hours, which are open to any Tulane student who has an interest in entrepreneurship.
Elma I. LeDoux, MD, named associate dean for admissions and student affairs at School of Medicine
March 09, 2020
Elma I. LeDoux, MD, Tulane professor of medicine and alumna, has accepted the role of associate dean for admissions and student affairs at the School of Medicine.
Tulane to co-host 2020 Imagining America National Gathering in October
March 05, 2020
Imagining America: Artists and Scholars in Public Life and Tulane University have announced that Imagining America’s 2020 National Gathering will be held Oct. 9-11, 2020, in New Orleans.
New Tulane initiative, AfterClass, aims to support local educators
March 05, 2020
A new initiative founded by a Tulane University professor, along with a team of faculty and staff, aims to provide support to local educators in and around New Orleans, while elevating the profession of teaching.