Tulane launches new Clinical Neuroscience Research Center
August 07, 2019
Tulane University School of Medicine has opened the Clinical Neuroscience Research Center (CNRC), a new center aimed at improving care for patients with neurological diseases.
SoPA’s Digital Design program has record-setting, award-winning first year
August 07, 2019
A year ago, Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) re-introduced a new, updated digital design program with concentrations in graphic design, interactive design and game art and animation. The new courses and the launch of three new computer labs resulted in a 50-percent increase in enrollment following the first year. The year also proved to be record-setting in other ways.
Tulane receives transformational gift for Jewish Studies
August 07, 2019
Tulane University has received a generous gift from Stuart and Suzanne Grant of Wilmington, Delaware to establish the Stuart and Suzanne Grant Center for the American Jewish Experience.
Study shows Maya civilization decimated by massive, fiery war
August 05, 2019
A Tulane University anthropologist is among a team of researchers who have uncovered evidence of extreme and violent warfare leading to widespread destruction of a Maya civilization nearly 1,500 years ago.
Tulane study finds Medicaid expansion improved access to care
July 31, 2019
Fewer Louisianans report that they have to put off seeing a doctor or that they are unable to take their medications as prescribed thanks to Louisiana’s Medicaid expansion, according to a new Tulane University study released by Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Department of Health.
Tulane School of Architecture receives $2 million for global studios
July 31, 2019
The Tulane University School of Architecture has received a $2 million gift to establish the Saul A. Mintz Global Research Studios, a new program that will give students an opportunity to work internationally on critical global issues.
Study finds yield lights have drivers hitting gas instead of brakes at Lafitte Greenway
July 22, 2019
Lights at the intersections where the Lafitte Greenway meets New Orleans’ busy streets are meant to make drivers stop for cyclists and pedestrians. That’s the intention, at least. New research from Tulane University, however, finds drivers are more likely to hit the gas instead of the brakes when they see those lights flashing.
Researchers identify new species of pocket shark
July 18, 2019
Researchers, including two from Tulane University, have identified a new species of pocket shark, following careful study of a pocket shark that made international headlines in 2015.
Pincus Family Foundation partners with Tulane University to launch violence prevention scholarship program
July 17, 2019
The Pincus Family Foundation has awarded a $550,000 grant to Tulane University to create a new, interdisciplinary program that will train future leaders in community-focused violence prevention in New Orleans.
Tulane University names leading developer of advanced biomedical diagnostics newest Presidential Chair
July 16, 2019
Tulane University has named research scientist Tony Hu, PhD, a pioneer in developing advanced diagnostics for personalized medicine, as its second endowed presidential chair.
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital leader is Tulane’s new vice president for research
July 03, 2019
Dr. Giovanni Piedimonte, the Steven and Nancy Calabrese Endowed Chair for Excellence in Pediatric Care, Research and Education, as well as professor and chair of Pediatrics at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, has been named Tulane University’s new vice president for research, effective Sept. 3.
Tulane researcher to study trauma intervention in mothers and children
July 01, 2019
Tulane researcher will study trauma intervention in mothers and children.
Three Tulane University students receive prestigious national awards
June 24, 2019
Three Tulane University undergraduate students from the School of Science and Engineering were recognized for their achievements in the classroom and the laboratory with a pair of national awards. Rising seniors Nathalie Clarke and Danielle (Nelle) Kulick were named 2019 Goldwater Scholars by The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. Recent graduate Steven Stradley received the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF-GRF)
SoPA agreement with Delgado offers new pathway to Tulane for NOLA community
June 19, 2019
An agreement between Tulane and Delgado Community College allows Delgado graduates to complete a bachelor’s degree in Tulane’s School of Professional Advancement (SoPA).
Tulane study shows vaccine protects against equine viruses that threaten humans
June 14, 2019
For the first time, a new vaccine provided complete protection against three types of equine encephalitic viruses in nonhuman primates, according to a new study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. The research was a joint collaborative effort involving Tulane University, the National Institutes of Health and the US Army.