Swapping just one item can make diets substantially more planet-friendly
January 13, 2022
If your New Year’s resolution is to eat better for the planet, a new Tulane University study finds it may be easier than you think. Americans who eat beef could slash their diet’s carbon footprint as much as 48 percent by swapping just one serving per day for a more planet-friendly alternative.
Metabolic syndrome increases risk of respiratory distress, death for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
December 22, 2021
Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who had a combination of high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, or other conditions associated with metabolic syndrome were at much higher risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and death, according to an international study published in the medical journal JAMA Network Open.
Study shows common flower species holds promise for beneficial psychedelic drugs
December 21, 2021
Many species of morning glories contain elements of powerful psychedelic drugs, according to a new Tulane University study published in the journal Communications Biology.
Tulane researcher receives award to study the threat of diseases from bats
December 20, 2021
Hannah Frank, a bat expert in the Tulane University School of Science and Engineering, will share in a $1.25 million award for new research in detecting and mitigating emerging animal-borne infectious diseases.
Tulane professor elected to National Academy of Inventors
December 16, 2021
Tulane University professor Chenzhong Li, PhD, has been named a 2021 fellow by the National Academy of Inventors, an honor that is the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors.
Tulane University forms veteran affinity group for faculty, staff members
December 13, 2021
Tulane University has long been a destination school for veterans, either as students or in professional roles as faculty or staff members. This fall, the university has taken crucial steps to further enhance its support of veterans by establishing a pair of new groups, including the Tulane Veterans Faculty and Staff Affinity Group.
Gift from Avron and Wendy Fogelman will create Fogelman Hall in Tulane’s new residential village
December 13, 2021
The alumnus whose name is synonymous with Tulane men's basketball is now providing the lead gift to build the pre-eminent student residence hall in the university’s new residential village currently taking shape along McAlister Way on the uptown campus.
Tulane’s Naval ROTC Unit receives top excellence award from Department of Defense
December 03, 2021
Tulane University’s Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NROTC) Unit has received the distinguished Department of Defense (DoD) ROTC and Educational Institution Partnership Excellence Award for exceptional performance during the 2019-2020 academic year. The DoD singled out the Tulane NROTC Unit from the 496 colleges and universities that host ROTC units.
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.