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.
Registration open for annual Wave of Green Day of Service
March 04, 2020
Tulane’s 2020 faculty and staff day of service, Wave of Green, will take place Thursday, April 9.
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 Pre-College launches 20 new summer courses for middle and high school students
February 14, 2020
Tulane University’s Pre-College program has announced expanded summer courses for 2020, with an increased class list in STEM and the addition of the Young Public Scholars Program, among others. Registration is now open for the 2020 summer session.
‘Startup Survey’ sheds light on early-stage New Orleans economy
February 13, 2020
The 2020 Greater New Orleans Startup Report survey collects valuable data on the growth of young businesses in the Greater New Orleans area. A report based on input from the survey will be published in the fall by the Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Tulane University.
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.
Professor receives international recognition for book on Cimabue
February 11, 2020
Holly Flora, professor of art history and associate dean for faculty affairs in the School of Liberal Arts, was recently awarded the Premio San Francesco from the Pontifical University of Saint Anthony in Rome for her book Cimabue and the Franciscans.
Tulane receives record Early Decision applications
January 29, 2020
For the first time, almost half of students who will enroll in Tulane University’s incoming class have indicated that the university is their first choice. Early Decision admissions applications at Tulane rose 35% over last year and have doubled since the program was launched in 2016, according to undergraduate admissions data.