Tulane bestows teaching awards on five faculty members
May 22, 2019
Five Tulane University faculty members received universitywide teaching awards during the 2019 Commencement ceremony.
Graduate explores social justice, pushes for change
May 22, 2019
Maddy Lowry, a 2019 Africana studies and linguistics graduate with a minor in Arabic, is also a well-known student activist, working with organizations such as Students Organizing Against Racism and Community Engagement Advocates, and has been committed to making Tulane’s campus an equitable and supportive environment for all students.
World traveler studied plant use as food and medicine
May 21, 2019
Sunshine Best just graduated from the School of Professional Advancement with a Bachelor of Arts in Health and Wellness, focusing on ethnobotany and medical anthropology. She previously traveled internationally to study plant use in different cultures around the world.
Tulane scientist awarded grant to develop novel Lyme therapy
May 21, 2019
Geetha Parthasarathy, PhD, a research scientist at Tulane National Primate Research Center, received the 2019 Laure Woods Emerging Leader Award from the Bay Area Lyme Foundation, to be a catalyst for future research, particularly in the areas of Lyme diagnostics and novel therapies. She was awarded a $100,000 grant.
Physician-scientist sets a course for fighting outbreaks
May 20, 2019
Dr. Sally Baker was one of Tulane’s first public health undergrads (starting the semester Hurricane Katrina hit) and later earned a master of science at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine before joining Tulane’s newly launched MD/PhD physician-scientist program.
Persistence, patience pay off for Tulane grad
May 20, 2019
When Eric Lane received his degree in applied computing with a concentration in cybersecurity and homeland security and a minor in political science from the School of Professional Advancement, he realized a dream that began over 20 years ago.
University Commencement hits all the right notes
May 18, 2019
Tulane University Commencement featured keynote speaker Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, and virtuoso musical performances by Dr. Michael White as more than 3,000 academic degrees were conferred by Tulane President Mike Fitts.
Law grad has a ‘lifetime of gratitude’
May 16, 2019
Gerald Williams, who, through sheer perseverance and determination has gotten through the rigors of law school while also battling cancer, joins the Tulane Law School Class of 2019 during Saturday’s graduation ceremonies.
Activist with triple major is Class of 2019 student Commencement speaker
May 16, 2019
Abi Mbaye will serve as Tulane’s student speaker for the Class of 2019 at Commencement.
Exceptional student, artist, Newcomb Scholar will be missed
May 15, 2019
The Tulane community mourns the loss of Meg Maurer, a Newcomb Scholar who was set to graduate on Saturday. Maurer was known for her skillful illustrations of nature, which will be on display in the new Commons building.
Mellon Fellow earns PhD with research on racism-based trauma
May 15, 2019
Tulane PhD candidate Curtis Davis Jr. will receive a degree in social work on Saturday and is heading to the University of Southern Mississippi for a faculty position. His research centers around racism-based trauma.
Beloved Bead Tree removed from campus
May 14, 2019
On Tuesday afternoon Tulane University’s iconic Bead Tree was removed from its longtime spot on the uptown campus. The nearly 30-year-old Nuttall oak sustained damage when it was struck by lightning several years ago, which weakened its root system.
Peace Corps signs up David Woodside, 2019 Altman Scholar
May 13, 2019
New Tulane graduate David Woodside, an Altman Scholar in International Studies and Business, has been accepted into the Peace Corps and is on his way to Ukraine this summer to facilitate business development there.
Don and Lora Peters establish “Graduated With Honors” Wall for student-athletes
May 13, 2019
Tulane Athletics displays the “Graduated With Honors” Wall, which highlights the academic achievements of graduating Tulane student-athletes. It was made possible by a gift from Don (A&S ’81) and Lora Peters.