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.
‘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.
Tulane chemistry department makes hand sanitizer, donates to healthcare facilities and nursing homes
April 06, 2020
As hospitals and healthcare workers are in urgent need of personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies, several departments and organizations at Tulane University are doing their part to help, including the Department of Chemistry.
Tulane SoPA Digital Design students, faculty take home ADDY Awards
March 18, 2020
Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) Digital Design students received 24 accolades including a Best in Show Award at the 2020 Advertising Club of New Orleans ADDY Awards held on February 28 at the Orpheum Theater.
Tulane University launches Outbreak Daily newsletter
March 17, 2020
Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine has launched Tulane Outbreak Daily, a curated daily wrap-up of the timeliest and most relevant news and data focused on emerging infectious diseases like COVID-19.
Tulane bands together to assist COVID-19 student move-out
March 16, 2020
As communities worldwide face the COVID-19 pandemic, Tulane University has taken major steps in responding to keep the campus community safe while allowing students to continue their education.