Acclaimed radiologist receives Lifetime Achievement Award
June 02, 2016
Dr. Joseph Sackett (M ’66) participated in the development and application of digital subtraction angiography, a technique that has now become the standard for safer and more accurate vascular imaging.
The Insider: Celebrate the benefits of fresh food
May 31, 2016
The Eat Local Challenge, co-founded by Tulane University alumnus Lee Stafford, is expanding to reach recipients of the federal nutrition assistance program.
Step out: 4 ways to spend your summer outdoors
May 25, 2016
The Besthoff Sculpture Garden located in New Orleans City Park offers a whimsical way to spend your afternoon outdoors this summer.
‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ reunites old friends
May 24, 2016
The Ellen DeGeneres Show introduced the world to a story of tragedy, friendship and hope featuring Class of 2007 Tulane University alumni Jackson Smith and Brian McKenna back in October 2015. When McKenna was paralyzed in a mountain biking accident in June 2015, the set of events that followed resulted in a heartwarming parable that becomes more uplifting each time DeGeneres, a native of New Orleans, reaches out for an update.
The Insider: ‘Be willing to start at the bottom’
May 24, 2016
While a student at Tulane University, alumna Amanda Avery held an internship at the local ABC news station in New Orleans.
Ramp it up
May 23, 2016
Workers near completion of a ramp outside Irby House residence hall on Friday morning (May 20). The addition of the ramp is part of the interior renovation of the Office of Housing and Residential Life located on the first floor of the residence hall.
New Orleans’ Digital Revolution
May 20, 2016
Barrett Conrad, owner and founder of CotingaSoft, says people in the tech community in New Orleans are on each other’s side.
‘She has always done what was best for Tulane’
May 20, 2016
Anne Baños, chief of staff and vice president for administrative services, is retiring from Tulane after more than 15 years of service.
Webinar to focus on culturally appropriate health advice
May 19, 2016
When working with communities to promote a healthy weight, researchers and advocates should integrate cultural values and consider factors that influence eating, activity and body weight — including those that may not appear directly related.
Father and son earn degrees at the same time
May 19, 2016
John J. Pounders III and John J. Pounders IV enrolled in the School of Continuing Studies years apart, but both officially graduated this May.
Physics grad adds research to resume
May 18, 2016
Skylar Deckoff-Jones never expected to be a role model to those involved in the science and research departments at Tulane University. Then he authored a publication that consists of his research on the nonlinear optical properties of ultrathin crystals.
Cafe Istanbul hosts HOPfest, a celebration with a cause
May 17, 2016
Krewe du Sante, founded by a group of Tulane residents in 2014, organizes the annual HOPfest fundraiser to benefit an HIV outpatient program.