A legacy of growth
July 27, 2020
Nearing retirement, James Stofan, Tulane vice president for alumni relations, was asked what he will miss most about Tulane and New Orleans, “I will miss our alumni volunteers — what a fun, hard-working group, like no other group I’ve worked with during my career.
Plexiglass barriers, signs placed throughout campus
July 21, 2020
In preparation for Tulane's return to campus on Aug. 19, plexiglass barriers are being installed throughout campus buildings and classrooms to help reduce the incidence of COVID-19.
‘TU Arrival Center’ to serve as COVID-19 testing site prior to students moving on campus
July 21, 2020
Tulane University students moving into residence halls this fall will have to make one important stop before heading to campus – the TU Arrival Center.
Technology upgrades implemented across campus
July 20, 2020
This fall, Tulane students will experience technology-enhanced classes on campus.
Tulane University leaders detail plans on returning to campus in fall
July 20, 2020
In a university-wide message, Tulane President Michael Fitts, Senior Vice President and Provost Robin Forman, and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Office Patrick Norton announced the university’s plans for returning to on-campus learning, living and working this fall.
Give Green event raises more than $1 million in 24 hours
July 14, 2020
During the 24-hour “Give Green: A Day for the Audacious” event held on June 25, Tulane University raised over $1.1 million from more than 2,700 gifts.
Temporary buildings offer more space for on-campus learning and dining while physically distancing
July 10, 2020
Tulane University began building temporary classrooms and dining space on campus quads in July in anticipation of the campus reopening for Fall 2020 and for classes starting on Aug. 19, 2020. The buildings feature solid flooring and are climate-controlled.
New Tulane Global program to provide academic, co-curricular support to students facing COVID-19 travel issues
July 01, 2020
Tulane Global, a new program developed by Newcomb-Tulane College’s Center for Global Education, offers Tulane undergraduate students in China who are not able to travel to campus this fall, opportunities to live, learn and engage in ways similar to the on-campus Tulane experience.
Online cooking classes promote healthy eating, stretching food budget
June 29, 2020
The Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine will host online cooking classes starting on Wednesday, July 1, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT, featuring healthy seasonal recipes that home cooks can make with common pantry items. Wednesday’s class is the first of the series.
Audacious Tulanians to ‘Give Green’ today
June 24, 2020
Thursday, June 25, is Give Green, a one-day fundraising event that brings the Tulane community together to move the university forward.
Alumni and parents, wherever you are, connect to students through Career Wave
June 23, 2020
Tulane Takeover Virtually Everywhere, Virtual Career Networking and the Tulane Remote Internship Program count on successful professionals to advise students on their career paths.
School of Science and Engineering presents Dean’s Hero Award to two professors
June 22, 2020
The School of Science and Engineering recently announced two faculty members as recipients of the Dean’s Hero Award: Ricardo Cortez, the William Larkin Duren Professor in Mathematics and chair of the Department of Mathematics, and Senior Professor of Practice Julie Alvarez of the Department of Psychology.
Newcomb Institute Technology Showcase addresses gender gap in STEM
June 17, 2020
The gender gap in STEM is one of many topics addressed in Newcomb Institute’s Technology Showcase, a student-produced digital symposium of tech-related projects completed during the 2019-2020 school year.
Parting waves
June 02, 2020
Newcomb Children’s Center’s families and teachers took part in a drive-by celebration honoring the Class of 2020’s graduation to kindergarten.
‘Tulane 34’ awards recognize 34 outstanding graduates
May 28, 2020
Tulane University’s Office of Student Affairs recently bestowed the prestigious “Tulane 34” awards on 34 members of the Class of 2020. It is among the most coveted university-wide honors that a graduate can receive.