Hurricane Sally: Noon closure Monday, Tuesday closed
September 13, 2020
President Michael Fitts, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Patrick Norton, and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Robin Forman, sent an update on Sunday, Sept. 13, via email to the Tulane community regarding Tropical Storm Sally.
Tulane plans to launch COVID-19 testing program for teachers to help public schools reopen
September 01, 2020
Tulane University is planning to launch a new COVID-19 testing program to help the city’s public schools reopen for in-person learning this fall.
Tulane researcher recognized for work in artificial intelligence
August 31, 2020
Tulane researcher Nicholas Mattei is being recognized twice for his work in artificial intelligence.
BRACE’d to reopen: Med students help businesses operate safely
August 12, 2020
The BRACE program (Business Resilience and Community Education) was created in May 2020 by Tulane University School of Medicine students and their faculty adviser, Dr. Jonathan Gugel, as an educational program for businesses reopening during the pandemic.
COVID-19 testing will help protect campus and NOLA community
August 10, 2020
With COVID-19 testing of returning students, faculty and staff well underway, Campus Health officials say the benefits of identifying positive cases among Tulanians will help protect both the campus community and New Orleans as a whole.
What students, parents can expect when at the TU Arrival Center
August 05, 2020
When students who plan to live on campus make their way to the TU Arrival Center at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown New Orleans, they will be guided through two days consisting of COVID-19 testing and orientation sessions to support their return to campus.
New associate vice president for Alumni Relations announced
August 03, 2020
Tulane Office of Alumni Relations announced that Lori Hurvitz will be joining the university on Aug. 14 as associate vice president for Alumni Relations.
Student support squad provides faculty assistance
August 03, 2020
Tulane’s increased need for on-campus and online technology support has resulted in the formation of the Student Squad for Academic Support.
Outdoor classroom provides socially distanced setting in nature
July 29, 2020
The university's outdoor classroom, located on Pierson Patio between Norman Mayer and Tilton Memorial halls, allows professors and students to socially distance in nature while providing benefits of a traditional classroom, such as a chalkboard and bench-style seating.
Tulane providing unique ways to connect with prospective students during COVID-19
July 27, 2020
Tulane’s Office of Undergraduate Admission has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic through innovative and creative approaches, both virtual and in-person, that provide prospective students numerous opportunities to engage and connect with the university.
A legacy of growth
July 27, 2020
Nearing retirement, James Stofan, Tulane vice president for alumni relations, was asked what he will miss most about Tulane and New Orleans, “I will miss our alumni volunteers — what a fun, hard-working group, like no other group I’ve worked with during my career.
‘TU Arrival Center’ to serve as COVID-19 testing site prior to students moving on campus
July 21, 2020
Tulane University students moving into residence halls this fall will have to make one important stop before heading to campus – the TU Arrival Center.
Gen. Wesley Clark (ret.) to address Tulane students
June 16, 2020
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Wesley K. Clark (ret.) will join Chris Fettweis, an associate professor of political science at Tulane, for a conversation about U.S. strategy during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Tulane receives $1 million gift from Elana Amsterdam and Rob Katz to expand COVID-19 testing
June 08, 2020
Tulane University has received a $1 million gift from Elana Amsterdam and her husband Rob Katz to significantly expand its molecular pathology lab to increase COVID-19 testing capacity within the region.