New SSW dean champions community, technology
October 10, 2016
Patrick Bordnick hopes to make connections between the Tulane University School of Social Work’s reputation and potential and New Orleans’ post-Katrina resilience.
Dr. Mary T. Killackey appointed new chair of surgery
October 10, 2016
The Tulane University School of Medicine welcomes Dr. Mary T. Killackey, the first woman to serve as chair of the Department of Surgery.
Grow Dat readies Dinner on the Farm
October 06, 2016
The Grow Dat Youth Farm is a 7-acre urban farm in New Orleans founded through a partnership with Tulane University and Tulane City Center.
Report examines 'opportunity youth' in New Orleans
October 06, 2016
More than 14 percent of 16-24 year olds in New Orleans are disconnected from employment and education, according to a new Cowen Institute at Tulane University report that paints a detailed portrait of “opportunity youth” in the city.
The More You NOLA: ELLA Project
October 05, 2016
This nonprofit empowers local artists by providing pro bono legal support and business services.
Feeling Bluedoo
October 04, 2016
The hue of the day was blue, but the mood was festive at the annual NOLA Bluedoo Party/Walk/Run.
Housing Helper
October 03, 2016
Alumnus Matthew Charles Cardinale promotes his affordable housing ordinance in cities nationwide, including New Orleans and his home base of Portland, Oregon.
Alumnus gives $2.5M to Green Wave Club, Athletics
September 29, 2016
Alumnus Donald Peters and his wife, Lora, are making a difference in the lives of Tulane student-athletes through a $2.5 million unrestricted gift to the Green Wave Club and a new fund for facility enhancements.
Is your Newcomb pottery 'Roadshow' ready?
September 28, 2016
Newcomb Art Museum stages an "Antiques Roadshow"-style event on Saturday for pottery, metalwork and other items from the Newcomb Enterprise.
Renovated LBC food court celebrates grand reopening
September 28, 2016
Tulane Dining Services and Sodexo, the university’s food service provider, officially reopened Tuesday (Sept. 27).
Shakespeare Fest gets ninth grant for schools program
September 27, 2016
A newly awarded $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts will allow the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane to stage performances for more than 5,000 local students.
Tulane Hillel shares model for success
September 27, 2016
Because of its vast success and impact, Tulane Hillel acquired a two-year grant to teach its model to Hillel chapters across the country.
Organic modernist: Architect Albert Ledner
September 26, 2016
For over six decades, Albert Charles Ledner (A ’48) has practiced architecture in New Orleans. This past year, his extensive career and life became the subject of a documentary filmed by his daughter, Catherine Ledner, and her cousin, Roy Beeson.