Tulane professor wins national award for contributions to geology
November 30, 2021
Geologist Cynthia Ebinger, a professor at Tulane University, has won the 2021 George P. Woollard Award from the Geological Society of America.
Tulane signs lease for Charity Hospital building
November 29, 2021
Tulane University has signed a long-term lease with developers CCNO Development Inc. and SKK to initially occupy nearly 350,000 square feet of the redevelopment of the former Charity Hospital building.
Tulane professor wins STEM educator award for work with New Orleans area students and teachers
November 29, 2021
Michelle Sanchez, a senior professor of practice in the Tulane University School of Science and Engineering, has been named the winner of the Ada Lovelace STEM Educator Award.
Lessons of COVID-19 underscore need for better teacher support, study says
November 19, 2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced New Orleans public school teachers to switch from in-person instruction to a virtual or hybrid setting, the transition left many feeling anxious over their ability to impact student learning, according to a multi-agency study led by Tulane University.
A study led by Tulane University, a member of the New Orleans Trauma-Informed Schools Learning Collaborative, revealed that many teachers suffered from anxiety, depression and posttraumatic stress during the COVID-19 pandemic — and continue to do so.
Studies find that river diversions can overcome Louisiana’s rapid sinking
November 18, 2021
Two new studies led by former Tulane doctoral students show the likely benefits of land building by river diversions, despite these deposits initially causing rapid subsidence in coastal Louisiana.
Tulane University surpasses fundraising mark, sets new goal
November 11, 2021
Almost four years ago, Tulane University publicly announced the most ambitious fundraising endeavor in its history — Only the Audacious, The campaign for an ever bolder Tulane. Thanks to unprecedented support from alumni and friends across the globe, the campaign surpassed its record-setting $1.3 billion goal and now Tulane is setting its sights even higher.
Tulane medical expert Dr. Greg Stewart discusses the challenges of veteran health care, new treatment concept
November 10, 2021
The national observance of Veterans Day is an opportunity to recognize and thank the men and women who have served in the armed forces. It’s also essential to acknowledge the challenges some of our hero’s face when it comes to receiving quality health care.
Tulane University report shows investment gains for New Orleans startup ventures
November 10, 2021
New Orleans startups are making substantial gains in attracting investment funding while also adopting more flexible work options and scaling back their office expansion plans, according to the latest findings from Tulane University’s 2021 Greater New Orleans Startup Report.
Tulane professor explains the study of disasters in new book
November 08, 2021
Andy Horowitz, a Tulane scholar on the history of disasters, explains the meaning of "disaster" in new book "Critical Disaster Studies."
Pulitzer Prize-winning author to inaugurate new endowed speaker series at Tulane
November 05, 2021
Viet Thanh Nguyen, winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for fiction for his novel The Sympathizer, will kick off the Carole Barnette Boudreaux '65 Great Writers Series on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at Tulane University.
Tulane researcher gets NSF grant to teach algorithms to be fair
November 01, 2021
A Tulane researcher is part of a new study funded by the National Science Foundation to design more equitable algorithm recommender systems.
Tulane University Special Olympics recognized by ESPN as Top 5 national program
October 29, 2021
Tulane University’s Special Olympic (TUSO) program has reached new heights with a pair of national accolades for its meaningful and inclusive work with Special Olympic athletes. ESPN selected the TUSO program as one of the Top 5 Unified Special Olympics Sports groups in the nation and also named TUSO to its 2021 Honor Roll, which features the top 25 schools from across the country.
Tulane researchers studying challenges of food service workers during COVID-19 pandemic
October 29, 2021
Tulane psychologists are leading a project that aims to address pandemic-related issues among food service workers, including health and safety issues, stress and other long-term consequences.
Tulane professor wins $2 million grant to make coffee growing more sustainable
October 27, 2021
Tulane professor Caz Taylor has won a $2 million NSF grant to help make coffee growing more sustainable.
Tulane University researcher awarded $4.1 million to study impact of malaria, HIV co-infection in pregnant women
October 25, 2021
Jennifer Manuzak of the Tulane National Primate Research Center has been awarded a $4.1 million grant to identify key factors that drive poor maternal and fetal outcomes for women living with HIV who become infected with malaria during pregnancy.