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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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Making a splash with Wave of Support
How the Wave of Support initiative is revamping Tulane’s mental and emotional health support systems
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…
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…
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…
President Fitts hails unprecedented success and achievements
How an Instagram account dedicated to New Orleans' potholes is actually fixing them
Organizers of new food pantry hope to nourish minds and bodies
Tulane, Ochsner Health and RH Impact receive $16.5 million NIH grant to address maternal health and equity
White Coat Ceremony celebrates, welcomes first-year medical students
Tulane to host inaugural Stonewall Pride event for faculty and staff
Biomedical engineering students team up to design and make child-size wheelchairs
Tulane center teams up with community groups to address benefits and dangers of AI
Singer-songwriter Anders Osborne joins Tulane as summer faculty
Give Green Ambassadors are essential to the success of Tulane’s annual day of giving
Children’s author and renowned businessman participate in Book Fest’s opening day sessions
Tulane hosts annual science and engineering fair for local middle and high school students
Research, creative work presented at inaugural Tulane Research, Innovation and Creativity Summit
