Tulane’s Center for Public Service - on the forefront of Hurricane Ida recovery efforts
September 24, 2021
Tulane’s Center for Public Service (CPS) has committed to helping the region recover from Ida and has stepped forward to lead Tulane in assisting communities most impacted by the storm.
Life’s journey leads veteran, SoPA alum Chris Cox to New Orleans, Tulane
September 20, 2021
Chris Cox amassed numerous titles, zip codes and even bylines during his 23 years of service in the United States Marine Corps, but an assignment to New Orleans late in his career proved to be too much for the master sergeant to overcome when it was time to leave.
Mental health experts offer coping tips for well-being after storms and other disasters
September 20, 2021
Disaster mental health experts from the Tulane University School of Social Work offer explanations for what people are experiencing and how they can best look after their well-being in the aftermath.
Webinars provide details on Tulane’s return to normal
September 14, 2021
In two recent webinars, President Michael Fitts provided the university community with updates on the resumption of normal operations at Tulane following Hurricane Ida.
TUPD responds to Hurricane Ida, above and beyond
September 14, 2021
The Tulane Police Department (TUPD) responds to the needs of the Tulane community to prepare for and recover after Hurricane Ida.
Liquid biopsy analysis reveals genetic differences in advanced prostate tumors
August 24, 2021
Dr. Pedro Barata, assistant professor of medicine in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, led a retrospective study to find racial differences in the molecular characterization of advanced prostate tumors using liquid biopsies.
Alumni couple gives $5 million for Presidential Chair at Tulane School of Medicine
August 24, 2021
A husband and wife team who first met as Tulane undergraduates on the way to becoming doctors is donating $5 million to create the university’s ninth Presidential Chair, which will be based at the School of Medicine.A husband and wife team who first met as Tulane undergraduates on the way to becoming doctors is donating $5 million to create the university’s ninth Presidential Chair, which will be based at the School of Medicine.
Welcome to campus, arrival procedures and COVID-19 protocols
August 16, 2021
The university has worked diligently to facilitate the safe return of students for the fall 2021 semester on campus.
Louisiana Center for College Access to debut in-person workshops on Aug. 7
August 04, 2021
Applying to college can be stressful for students and their families, particularly for those who are first in their families to go to college. Tulane’s new Louisiana Center for College Access (LCCA), which opened virtually in February, offers free ACT and SAT prep courses and college readiness workshops to Louisiana students. The center will expand to in-person seminars, beginning Saturday, August 7, with “Applying 101: You’re the Dean.”
Tips to transitioning to the ‘new now’ in work and school
July 28, 2021
For navigating the ‘new now,’ School of Social Work's Tonya Hansel and Maurya Glaude shared some insights on how to adjust. Tips include creating joy in the work environment, such as taking walks or stretching during breaks, evaluating expectations and habits, and respecting individual comfort zones.
Tulane professor offers inside look at COVID-19 crisis and response
July 26, 2021
Jesse M. Keenan, an associate professor of real estate in the Tulane School of Architecture is co-editor of the new book COVID-19: Systemic Risk and Resilience (Springer, 2021), which features 22 chapters were written by experts from around the world who have assisted their home countries in managing the COVID-19 crisis.
Tulane’s Director of Bands talks producing, directing music for Olympic opening ceremonies
July 21, 2021
Tulane’s own Director of Bands Barry Spanier is a veteran of opening ceremonies and shared the magic and ingenuity required to produce the historic event in a recent episode of Tulane’s On Good Authority podcast.
History professor and PhD candidate receive honors for scholarly work on US foreign relations
July 14, 2021
Jana Lipman, history professor at the Tulane School of Liberal Arts, and Mira Kohl, PhD candidate in the Department of History, each received honors from the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations (SHAFR) for their published work on U.S. foreign relations.
Academic Tutoring Club leads donation effort for Roots of Music
July 08, 2021
At the end of the academic year, Tulane’s Academic Tutoring club organized 100 self-care goody bags for Roots of Music students to help the students cope with the mental health challenges of COVID-19 isolation. The Roots of Music is a New Orleans-based organization that provides music instruction for children ages 9-14.
Tulane employees reunite after more than a year of remote work for many
July 07, 2021
After nearly 16 months during which many worked remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Tulane employees returned to on-site work on Tuesday, July 6