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Tulane University will remain test-optional for students applying this fall for a spot in Tulane’s 2022 entering class. (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

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Tulane University will remain test-optional for 2021-22 applicants
February 8, 2021

Dean Thomas LaVeist

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Dean LaVeist, Black health experts call for Black Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19
February 8, 2021

Presidential Speaker Series features Lisa Jackson and Douglas Hurley

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Tulane President Michael Fitts to host virtual conversation with Lisa Jackson and Douglas Hurley
February 5, 2021

Lab worker with research tray at Tulane National Primate Research Center

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Tulane University to lead national research partnership to speed up COVID-19 vaccines and drug discoveries
February 3, 2021

Board of Tulane member Richard Yulman (right) and his daughter, Katy Yulman-Williamson (NC ’05), have announced a $5 million matching-challenge gift to increase scholarships at Tulane. (Photo courtesy of the Yulman Family)

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Yulman family makes $5 million matching-challenge gift to expand scholarships at Tulane
February 3, 2021

Gary “Hoov” Hoover, the new director of Tulane University’s Murphy Institute and professor of economics, will host the first SLA Dean’s Speaker Series on the topic of “Anti-Racism and the Economics Profession.”

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Tulane University to host virtual discussion on ‘Anti-Racism and Economics’
January 26, 2021

Tulane University received a record 45,000 applications for the Class of 2025, and a record number of those students (4,000) indicated Tulane is their first choice by participating in its Early Decision admissions program. (Photo by Sally Asher)

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Amid pandemic, Tulane shatters records for total applications, Early Decision applicants
January 26, 2021

Nick Pashos and Lisa Morici

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BioAesthetics and Tulane awarded grant to develop new advanced wound-care graft
January 25, 2021

Marion Young receives COVID-19 vaccine.

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Tulane School of Social Work to offer virtual panel on COVID-19 and marginalized populations
January 25, 2021

College students in class

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Cowen Institute receives Kresge Foundation grant to support mental health of college students
January 22, 2021