New Orleans schools remain as segregated as before Katrina
April 04, 2017
A new study from the Education Research Alliance for New Orleans at Tulane University found that New Orleans public schools, which were highly segregated in terms of race and income prior Hurricane Katrina, remain so nearly 12 years after the storm.
Tulane joins national healthy food initiative
April 03, 2017
Some New Orleans neighborhoods lack healthy food options, and Tulane University is addressing the issue by joining the Center for Healthy Food Access, a national collaborative effort working to ensure that every child in America has access to nutritious food.
Writers strive to understand systemic racism
March 30, 2017
Presented by Tulane University and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, a writers’ panel will discuss the national issue of systemic racism on Tuesday, April 4, in Freeman Auditorium.
Bamboo clothing pioneer opens first retail store in NOLA
March 30, 2017
Co-founded by Tulane University alumnus Al Andrews and his son Todd Andrews, tasc Performance opened its flagship store on Magazine Street in early March.
Alumnus named CEO of St. Charles Parish Hospital
March 27, 2017
As CEO of St. Charles Parish Hospital, alumnus Austin Reeder oversees strategic planning for the 59-bed facility.
Cowen Institute co-hosts Opportunity Fair to reconnect youth to workforce
March 27, 2017
The EMPLOY Collaborative, an initiative supported by the Cowen Institute, will host the 100k Opportunity Fair, a holistic job readiness and employment event for the city’s opportunity youth.
The More You NOLA: Spring to-do list
March 24, 2017
Whether you’re seeking an outdoor adventure, a fitness challenge or even the nearest crawfish boil, check out this infographic for a few fun ideas to add to your to-do list this season.
When Sandra Karp helped N.O. women ‘Take Back the Night’
March 22, 2017
In January 1980, 700 women marched through the streets of New Orleans to protest violence against women during the city’s first “Take Back the Night” event. Tulane alumna Sandra Karp (G ’78), who organized the march, recalls the historic event.
‘Human books’ featured at Tulane Living Library
March 20, 2017
Volunteers served as human books that could be checked out to share their unique life experiences with the borrower.
River walking
March 15, 2017
Uptown residents walk their dogs at the fly as a tug pushes a barge down the Mississippi River.
Want to get away? Travel the world without leaving campus
March 15, 2017
If you’re looking for weekend plans that involve food tastings from a variety of cultures, dance performances from around the world and music that carries an African beat, look no further than the International Food and Music Festival on the uptown campus of Tulane University.
Extra effort
March 13, 2017
Outfielder Lex Kaplan goes for a sliding catch during Tulane’s home series against the University of San Diego Toreros over the weekend.
Join the krewe that makes Tulane’s commencement happen
March 13, 2017
Help create an unforgettable experience for Tulane graduates by becoming a volunteer for the 2017 Unified Commencement Ceremony.
Wait, don’t trash those Mardi Gras beads
March 10, 2017
Mardi Gras beads are fun to catch, but what do you do when there are bags full of them in your possession? Check out these ways to reuse and recycle your beads.