Tulane economist explains how corruption costs communities
December 06, 2022
Public and white-collar corruption affects society in ways not always obvious. Misappropriated funds can lead to inadequate schools, faulty buildings or homes, unemployment and even homelessness. The ripple effects can also damage local economies and eventually erode public trust.
Hypertension is the ‘silent killer’ of Black communities. Could church-based treatment help?
December 06, 2022
Hypertension, the leading preventable risk factor for premature death worldwide, is more prevalent in Black Americans than any other group. Can a church-led intervention solve the health disparity?
Tulane to launch $10 million startup fund for women- and minority-led businesses
December 06, 2022
Using a $5 million state award and a Tulane University funding match, Tulane's Innovation Institiute will launch a new $10 million startup fund dedicated to creating opportunities for women- and minority-led ventures in Louisiana — entrepreneurs who have traditionally faced barriers accessing capital, markets and networks essential to growing their businesses.
Second annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University unveils 2023 author lineup
December 02, 2022
The 2023 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University announced its much-anticipated lineup for the second-annual literary festival, naming over 100 bestselling and critically acclaimed authors slated to appear on Tulane’s Uptown campus, March 9-11, 2023. The three-day celebration of national, regional and local authors is free and open to the public, thanks to the generosity of many individual and corporate sponsors. A full list can be found here.
A new way to fight diseases? Stop viruses from stealing nutrients
November 16, 2022
Tulane University researchers are looking beyond the immune system to see if the body’s ability to use nutrients at a cellular level can predict disease response and severity.
Bernhard makes '360 Promise' to encourage Tulane students to enter energy industry
November 09, 2022
Bernhard announced the "360 Promise," a commitment to hire 360 Tulane University graduates over the next three decades. The program is a partnership between Bernhard and the Tulane Energy Institute, a component of Tulane’s A.B. Freeman School of Business.
Two prominent alumnae join Board of Tulane
November 08, 2022
Trivia Frazier, PhD, a pioneer in the life sciences, and Katy Williamson, a foundation director, have joined the Board of Tulane, the university’s main governing body.
Tulane researchers to help Louisiana schools launch proactive violence prevention programs
November 04, 2022
Two Tulane psychology professors are recipients of an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to help make schools safer.
Renowned neuroscientist will lead Tulane Brain Institute as new Presidential Chair
November 04, 2022
Award-winning neuroscientist Matthew Dalva, PhD has been appointed as director of the Tulane Brain Institute and the university’s newest Presidential Chair.
International Education Week to highlight Tulane’s global footprint
October 28, 2022
Tulane Global is gearing up for International Education Week with four days of speakers, performances, culinary offerings and more.
Tulane’s Center for Brain Health partners with MVP to support military veterans, former NFL players
October 18, 2022
Access to quality healthcare often determines how well military veterans and former professional football players transition to a “normal” life after serving in very different professions that are both physically and mentally demanding.
LCMC Health and Tulane University announce partnership
October 10, 2022
LCMC Health and Tulane University announced intentions to partner to expand access to comprehensive and specialty care across Southeast Louisiana, enhance the region’s capabilities as a destination for medical innovation and training, and provide community investments and benefits.
Tulane chemists to create clean hydrogen fuel using water, sunlight
October 07, 2022
Over the next three years, Tulane University chemists will use a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a process for producing clean hydrogen from water and renewable energy
Tulane SoPA and partners awarded $10M SEED grant for teacher preparation programs
October 06, 2022
The U.S. Department of Education’s (USDOE) Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Grant Program has awarded over $10 million in federal funding to expand and enhance teacher recruitment efforts in New Orleans.
Tulane researchers to develop new Lyme vaccine with lasting protection
September 28, 2022
Researchers at Tulane University recently received $1.3 million from the National Institutes of Health to find out if the same technology behind a successful Lyme disease vaccine for dogs can be formulated with immune-boosting nanoparticles to offer safe and lasting protection for people.