New COVID-19 test gives results in four hours
March 31, 2020
A laboratory at Tulane Medical Center is conducting a new test for COVID-19 that can yield results within four hours.
Tulane researchers discover possible pathways to treating drug-resistant infections
March 30, 2020
Researchers at Tulane University have developed a novel way to identify a new class of antibiotics for use in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria.
Tulane University’s SoPA to debut its free online Design Lagniappe Series on April 1
March 30, 2020
Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement’s award-winning digital design program will offer a free, weekly online event in design education called the Design Lagniappe Series, beginning April 1.
Tulane offers special scholarships to returning Peace Corps volunteers and Fulbright Student Grantees
March 26, 2020
Tulane University is announcing a special initiative to make graduate study more accessible to U.S. Peace Corps volunteers (PCVs) and Fulbright student grantees called back from international placements because of concerns over the spread of COVID-19.
Tulane transitions to online classes with great results
March 25, 2020
Tulane University’s move to online instruction began Monday, March 23, with much success, administrators said.
Tulane medical students coordinate donations of protective gear for hospitals
March 25, 2020
In an effort to collect needed supplies for healthcare workers, students from Tulane School of Medicine’s student community clinics rallied together and overnight built a regional donation hub to collect personal protective equipment (PPE).
Tulane’s SoPA to feature new Facebook live videos on practical ways to cope during COVID-19
March 25, 2020
Program directors and faculty from Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement will share their expertise in the context of current events in a new livestream series: “Tulane School of Professional Advancement: Expert Ideas for an Evolving World,” beginning March 26.
Tulane University’s Public Health, MHA programs receive high marks in latest US News graduate school rankings
March 25, 2020
Tulane University’s School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine’s graduate school received high marks in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings with its Master of Health Administration (MHA) program maintaining its place among the top 20 best healthcare management programs in the nation.
Tulane offering virtual fitness classes, programs during Reily Center closure for COVID-19
March 25, 2020
Tulane University Campus Recreation has developed several new programs and classes while attempting to flatten the COVID-19 curve.
Tulane students begin online courses for rest of semester
March 23, 2020
Tulane students began online courses for the rest of the spring semester following the university’s announcement that the last day of in-person classes would take place on Friday, March 13.
Tulane launches Student Emergency Aid and Assistance Fund
March 20, 2020
Recognizing that the university closure and moving students off campus due to COVID-19 could raise challenges for students who demonstrate financial need, the university quickly marshaled the resources of the Tulane Student Emergency Aid and Assistance Fund.
School of Medicine faculty and researchers answer COVID-19 questions
March 20, 2020
Faculty members and researchers from Tulane University School of Medicine are available to answer the community’s most pressing questions about COVID-19 and have recently released an informational video to raise awareness about the coronavirus.
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.
Study: Coronavirus pandemic sparked by nature, not bioengineering
March 18, 2020
The coronavirus behind the global COVID-19 pandemic likely evolved from nature and not a lab, according to a new genetic study in Nature Medicine co-authored by Tulane University virologist Robert Garry.
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.