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Emmylou Harris, Grace Potter, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram and more to headline 2024 Tipping Point

The Tipping Point 2024 boasts an impressive all-star lineup, headlined by thirteen-time Grammy winner Emmylou Harris, powerhouse vocalist Grace…

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Paul Tulane Society induction welcomes new members, celebrates philanthropic achievement

The Paul Tulane Society Induction Ceremony and Gratitude Dinner offers Tulane an opportunity to celebrate the university’s most committed…

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Community gets first look at NASA Lifelines mural on Tulane's downtown campus

Anyone visiting Tulane’s downtown campus will be greeted by a new mural on the corner of Canal and S. Liberty streets.

NOLA, On Campus
Class of 2028 kicks off Tulane journey with Hullabaloo Hello

Nearly 1,900 members of Tulane University’s Class of 2028 converged on Tulane’s uptown campus last week for Hullabaloo Hello, an orientation weekend…

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President Biden announces up to nearly $23 million for Tulane to develop revolutionary cancer ‘moonshot’ project

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited Tulane University Tuesday to celebrate a project that promises to bring a new…

NOLA, On Campus
Tulane to expand downtown campus with research-focused renovation

Tulane continues to expand its footprint in New Orleans with its largest downtown project to date — renovation of the Hutchinson Memorial Building.

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Center for College Access keeping its promise to prepare Louisiana high schoolers for college

The Louisiana Center for College Access provides high school students with free SAT and ACT prep courses, essay writing workshops and other programs…

NOLA, On Campus, People
Tulane receives gift from Gene and Mary Koss to create professorship in glass

A gift from Tulane professor Gene Koss and his wife, Mary, will create the Gene and Mary Koss Professorship in Glass Endowed Fund.

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Tulane recognizes distinguished cohort of 2024 graduates during Tulane 34 Awards Ceremony

Thirty-four exceptional graduates from the Class of 2024 were honored at the Tulane 34 Award Ceremony on Thursday, May 16.

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Photo recap: Unified Commencement Ceremony honors Class of 2024

Relive Tulane's 2024 Unified Commencement Ceremony, held Saturday, May 18, 2024, through these photo highlights.

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Tulane Commencement celebrates the resilience and ambition of the Class of 2024

At the Unified Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 18, Tulane honored the Class of 2024, made up of 2,800 graduates across nine schools and…

Commencement, NOLA, People
Tulane grad’s academic journey leads to co-founding medical startup company

Kalen Hall co-founded a company, Informuta, that helps clinicians determine if a bacteria’s DNA will be drug-resistant.

NOLA, On Campus
Tulane School of Architecture receives $2.91 million for its new Center on Climate Change and Urbanism

Tulane received a gift to propel the School of Architecture’s multidisciplinary efforts in climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Life@Tulane, NOLA, On Campus
Give Green 2024 breaks records in money raised, number of donors

A record number of Tulanians came together to raise more money than ever before.

NOLA, On Campus
Tulane awarded $1 million to create innovative graduate study program in Africana Studies and Art

With the grant, the School of Liberal Arts has developed a collaborative program between the Africana Studies Program and the Newcomb Art Department.

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Third annual New Orleans Book Fest at Tulane University: Relive the literary celebration through photos

The festival lit up the uptown campus March 14-16, with more than 150 authors and thought leaders, 90+ panels, book signings and more.

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Tulane appoints Dr. Kasi Russell-Lodrigue as associate director and chief veterinary medical officer at TNPRC

Tulane University has appointed Kasi Russell-Lodrigue, as the new associate director, chief veterinary medical officer, and chair of the Division of…

AI, NOLA
Office of the Provost and Innovation Institute fund three $50,000 technology development projects

Three new technologies have joined the growing roster of projects supported by the Provost’s Proof of Concept Fund.

News Releases, NOLA, On Campus
Newcomb Art Museum to open exhibits exploring new acquisitions, Black labor and folk art from the American South

From Jan. 18 through June 1, 2024, Newcomb Art Museum will present three distinct exhibitions – Legacy Traces: Recent Additions to the Museum…

News Releases, NOLA
New Orleans startups increase staffing, funding and equity despite recession threat

New Orleans area startups are staffing up and attracting more investment funding despite headwinds from higher interest rates, inflation and…

NOLA, On Campus
Tulane debuts new 100% electric shuttles to reduce carbon footprint

Tulane University introduced nine new electric shuttles to its transportation fleet this fall, becoming the first university in the New Orleans area…

Life@Tulane, NOLA, On Campus
Cowen Institute awarded grant to create the New Orleans College & Career Attainment Network

The Cowen Institute received a $250,000 grant from the philanthropic foundation Carnegie Corporation of New York to launch and expand the New Orleans…

NOLA, On Campus, People
Tulane University names David Harris as new Director of Athletics

David Harris has been named the Green Wave’s new Director of Athletics and the Ben Weiner Director of Athletics Chair.

NOLA, On Campus
Making a splash with Wave of Support

How the Wave of Support initiative is revamping Tulane’s mental and emotional health support systems

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Tulane celebrates global connections with 2023 International Education Week

Tulane's International Education Week celebrates the university's global footprint, with international students and scholars representing…

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Innovative alumni discuss entrepreneurial pursuits during Wave Weekend panel discussion

A panel of Tulane alumni entrepreneurs who have successfully launched and sustained innovative businesses shared their insights with Tulane students…

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Unforgettable moments at Wave Weekend ’23

NOLA, On Campus
Tulane surges ahead with ‘Always the Audacious’

NOLA, On Campus, People, Science
Neuroscience junior is called to serve others

Isabel Arrarás López, a junior majoring in neuroscience, has worked to help study and promote health equity events, is part of Tulane’s Food Recovery…

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President Fitts hails unprecedented success and achievements

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Organizers of new food pantry hope to nourish minds and bodies

Event, Life@Tulane, NOLA, On Campus
White Coat Ceremony celebrates, welcomes first-year medical students

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Tulane to host inaugural Stonewall Pride event for faculty and staff

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Biomedical engineering students team up to design and make child-size wheelchairs

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Newcomb Art Museum receives grant to increase impact of collection

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Tulane center teams up with community groups to address benefits and dangers of AI

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Singer-songwriter Anders Osborne joins Tulane as summer faculty

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Marine helicopter visits uptown campus

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Children’s author and renowned businessman participate in Book Fest’s opening day sessions