Tulane researcher selected to serve on federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
February 28, 2019
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services selected Tulane University clinical researcher and epidemiologist Dr. Lydia Bazzano as one of 20 nationally recognized nutrition experts to serve on the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.
Donor gives Tulane $1 million to encourage others to give
February 27, 2019
Donor gives Tulane $1 million to encourage others to give.
Pierre Conner to lead Tulane Energy Institute
February 26, 2019
The A. B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University has named Pierre E. Conner III, a senior energy and finance executive with more than 40 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry, to lead the Tulane Energy Institute.
Tulane, LSU Health select New Orleans BioInnovation Center as statewide partner for biomedical technology accelerator program
February 20, 2019
Tulane University and LSU Health New Orleans have selected the New Orleans BioInnovation Center as the statewide partner for a newly launched initiative to augment business development efforts and accelerate the commercialization of life science research from university labs to biotechnology startups and to existing companies in the area and around the world.
Tulane MakerSpace to be named in honor of donor, graduate
February 15, 2019
The MakerSpace at Tulane will be named the Scot Ackerman MakerSpace.
New study analyzes how falling in love influences the immune system in women
February 13, 2019
As Valentine’s Day arrives, there’s no doubt love is once again in the air during this annual holiday that dates as far back as the 14th century. So, what exactly does it feel like to fall in love and how does love affect us as humans? Many scientists have proven falling in love has its physical benefits on both men and women, but can falling in love influence the immune system in women?
Tulane School of Architecture’s community design center nationally recognized for collaborative approach
February 11, 2019
Tulane School of Architecture wins major award
Tulane, Delgado sign transfer student agreement
February 08, 2019
Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) and Delgado Community College recently signed a transfer student agreement that creates a pathway for Delgado graduates to complete bachelor’s degrees at Tulane.
Apple CEO Tim Cook to address Tulane University graduates at Commencement 2019
February 07, 2019
Apple CEO Tim Cook will deliver the keynote address to Tulane graduates at the university’s 2019 Commencement, 9 a.m., May 18 in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Study finds genetic risks associated with prostate cancer are underestimated
February 07, 2019
More than 17 percent of prostate cancer patients are born with genetic variants that can be associated with a higher risk for various cancers, according to a new study in JAMA Oncology by researchers from Tulane University School of Medicine and genetics firm Invitae.
Tulane to host screening, discussion of film on Little League’s role in civil rights
February 06, 2019
Tulane University’s Center for Sport will host the inaugural event of its new Sport and Social Justice Speaker Series with a film screening and discussion of the new movie, Long Time Coming: A 1955 Baseball Story, on Wednesday, February 13 from 6-8 p.m. in the Jill H. and Avram A. Glazer Family Club at Yulman Stadium. The event is free and open to the public, and light food and refreshments will be available. Free parking is available in the Claiborne Avenue Lot, which is accessible off Claiborne Ave, and in the Diboll Parking Garage off Ben Weiner Drive.
Two new members named to Board of Tulane
February 05, 2019
William Marko, managing director at an investment banking group based in Houston, and Ann Tenenbaum, a philanthropist in New York City focusing on the arts and education, have been elected to the Board of Tulane, the main governing body of Tulane University.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to speak at Tulane
February 04, 2019
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will be the featured speaker in the next Tulane-Aspen Institute Values in America Speaker Series on Tuesday, February 12 from 6-7 p.m. in Dixon Hall on the Tulane University campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Tulane professor of history Walter Isaacson will moderate the discussion, which will center on nationalism, populism and Albright’s new book, Fascism: A Warning.
Tulane study says seas may be rising faster than thought
January 30, 2019
A Tulane study questions the reliability of how sea-level rise in low-lying coastal areas is measured.
Tulane’s Homeland Security online master’s program receives high marks
January 29, 2019
Tulane University’s Homeland Security online master’s program recently received high marks from OnlineMasters.com, including the third-best online master’s program and the top program for intelligence officers for 2019.