Carnegie grant fuels Tulane efforts to send more public school grads to college
November 20, 2017
The Cowen Institute will use a $500,000 grant from philanthropic foundation Carnegie Corporation of New York to launch a new research initiative aimed at helping more New Orleans public school graduates — especially socioeconomically disadvantaged youth— enter and complete college.
Tulane community celebrates the season with holiday toy drive
November 20, 2017
Through Monday, Dec. 4, Tulane faculty and staff members can donate gifts to children in need during the annual holiday toy drive benefiting Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children.
Tulane geographer to discuss formation of New Orleans’ neighborhoods
November 17, 2017
The aggressive municipal expansion of New Orleans between 1852-1874 shaped the city as we know it today. Hear Tulane geographer Richard Campanella discuss the annexations of New Orleans Monday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. on the uptown campus.
Alumna’s market is a locavore’s delight
November 16, 2017
Simone’s Market, the brainchild of A. B. Freeman School of Business alumna Simone Reggie, is an old-fashioned neighborhood grocery store with a special emphasis on local and regionally sourced food.
Capital One lends support to girls’ STEM workshop at Tulane
November 15, 2017
The School of Science and Engineering’s Center for K-12 STEM Education hosted its 10th Girls in STEM at Tulane (GiST) program on Nov. 11, providing fifth- through seventh-grade girls the opportunity to meet and work with women role models in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Cantrell has sizable lead in new Tulane mayoral poll
November 15, 2017
Heading into the Nov. 18 runoff election for the next mayor of New Orleans, LaToya Cantrell has a 20-point lead over opponent Desiree Charbonnet, according to a newly released Tulane University poll.
Students aid in hurricane recovery
November 13, 2017
With help from the Center for Public Service, Tulane students are helping communities devastated by recent hurricanes.
Students bag oyster shells to help restore wetlands
November 13, 2017
In late October, a group of Tulane students traveled to Buras, Louisiana, to take part in the Oyster Shell Bagging Coastal Restoration Program.
President Fitts shares plans for Tulane’s future
November 05, 2017
Tulane President Mike Fitts kicked off Homecoming weekend on the uptown campus Friday with his annual President's Town Hall where he welcomed parents, students and alumni with whom he shared his vision for the university’s future.
Students discover grave reminders of New Orleans’ past
October 27, 2017
First-year Tulane students uncover New Orleans’ hidden history through the TIDES course “New Orleans Cities of the Dead.”
Six Homecoming events you won’t want to miss
October 27, 2017
Check out this infographic displaying our favorite Tulane Homecoming events.
History-making mayoral candidates address student issues
October 25, 2017
Mayoral candidates LaToya Cantrell and Desiree Charbonnet spoke on the uptown campus of Tulane University Tuesday during a forum organized by a student coalition representing universities in Greater New Orleans.
Professor offers personal remembrance of Fats Domino
October 25, 2017
Nick Spitzer, host of American Routes, conducted a rare radio interview with the legendary musician, with whom he was friends for many years.
Faculty, staff Town Hall goes virtual
October 25, 2017
Faculty and staff of Tulane University are invited to participate in a special Town Hall hosted by Tulane President Mike Fitts on Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 9 to 10 a.m.
Watchful wave
October 23, 2017
The new Angry Wave sculpture brings some more spirit to Yulman Stadium.