New site reveals location of NOLA opportunity youth
January 17, 2018
The Cowen Institute at Tulane University has released Measuring Opportunity in New Orleans, a guide and interactive website that is the fourth in the Institute’s series of data guides on opportunity youth, the term used to describe residents between the ages of 16 and 24 who are neither in school nor working.
Freeman School expands into New Orleans CBD with new offerings in hospitality entrepreneurship
January 16, 2018
Downtown New Orleans is a vibrant hub of hospitality, entrepreneurship and innovation. Beginning next year, Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business will have a physical presence in the heart of it.
Decoding the work of Leonardo da Vinci
January 12, 2018
On Tuesday, Jan. 23, Walter Isaacson, author of Leonardo da Vinci, will discuss how the artist’s works melded disciplines of art, science and engineering.
LGBTQ papers are significant additions to Tulane archive
December 19, 2017
Among the Louisiana Research Collection’s 2017 acquisitions, particularly notable are the papers of prominent Louisiana gay activists Stewart Butler, Rich Magill, Alan Robinson and Skip Ward. Acquiring significant LGBTQ-related documents — letters, diaries, flyers and other materials — is one of the Louisiana Research Collection’s special focuses.
Blue Bikes NOLA aims to make biking better with Tulane survey
December 18, 2017
Tulane community members can help shape the future of New Orleans’ first bike-share program, Blue Bikes NOLA, by taking part in the Tulane Bike Share Survey, which was created through a collaboration between the Tulane Prevention Research Center, Tulane University Shuttles & Transportation, and the Tulane Office of Sustainability.
Hogan Jazz Archive curator honored with Louis Armstrong portrait
December 15, 2017
To commemorate the retirement of Bruce Raeburn, director of special collections and curator of the Hogan Jazz Archive, Carolyn Vance Smith, Marion Smith and William M. Smith Jr. donated a portrait of legendary musician Louis Armstrong to Tulane University.
President Fitts rewards deserving employees with a holiday surprise
December 13, 2017
On Monday, Tulane University President Mike Fitts spread holiday cheer across the uptown and downtown campuses by granting President’s Staff Excellence Awards to 12 honorees.
Unique gifts aplenty at campus holiday sale
December 07, 2017
Shoppers can find a variety of locally crafted artwork at the annual Newcomb Art Department Holiday Studio Sale, including the ever-popular, blown-glass ornaments.
Tricentennial book explores New Orleans’ global impact
December 01, 2017
Tulane University faculty and alumni illuminate how the Crescent City impacted global history in New Orleans & The World: 1718-2018 Tricentennial Anthology.
Six ways to celebrate the holiday season
November 30, 2017
Check out this infographic displaying holiday events happening on and off campus.
MFA student explores black womanhood in upcoming performance
November 27, 2017
Tulane MFA student Jarrell Hamilton is set to premiere her new performance piece Episodes at Newcomb Art Museum. The work features atypical depictions of black womanhood from African-American ancestry to single motherhood.
Tricentennial book reflects on New Orleans’ ‘First 300 Years’
November 22, 2017
The illustrated anthology New Orleans: The First 300 Years showcases the work of 22 scholars, including Tulane alumni and faculty, covering 23 topics pertaining to the city’s unparalleled identity.