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Amid the current pandemic and destruction left in the wake of Hurricane Laura, authors Andy Horowitz, Jarvis DeBerry and Sandy Rosenthal will discuss if the current climate of disasters is a case of history repeating itself in Louisiana.

New Orleans Book Festival, News Releases
Tulane to host virtual discussion on history of disasters in Louisiana from Hurricanes Katrina and Laura to COVID-19
September 10, 2020

Tulane team developing novel cancer treatment

Health, News Releases, Science, World
Liver cancer treatment showing positive results, Tulane study says
September 10, 2020

Jesse Keenan is an expert on climate change in U.S. financial systems

Health, News Releases, Science, World
Tulane researcher leads first climate change publication by U.S. financial regulator
September 9, 2020

Daniel Shantz will lead the Tulane-Israel Energy Center.

Health, News Releases, Science, World
Tulane selected for one of three $27 million U.S.-Israel Energy Centers
September 2, 2020

Tulane alumnus Jeremy Crigler has spent nearly 13 years managing the university’s endowment and related long-term investment assets. (Photo by Paula Burch-Celentano)

News Releases, Retirements
Tulane University’s longtime CIO Jeremy Crigler announces his retirement
August 31, 2020

James McLachlan and Lisa Morici

COVID-19, Health, News Releases, Research in Real Time
Tulane researchers awarded Fast Grant for second-generation COVID-19 vaccine
August 27, 2020

Dr. Joshua Denson

COVID-19, Health, News Releases, Research in Real Time, Science
Metabolic syndrome linked to worse outcomes for COVID-19 patients
August 25, 2020

The Hertz Family (l-r): Front row- Zach Agami, Jill Agami, Noah Agami, Elle Hertz; Second row- Ronnie Agami, Amy Agami, Doug Hertz, Lila Hertz, Emily Hertz, Michael Hertz and Jennings Hertz. (Photo courtesy of the Hertz family)

News Releases
Tulane Center for Sport receives $5.5 million gift from Hertz Family Foundation
August 24, 2020

Philip and Cheryl Leone

Health, News Releases
Gift creates learning center for first-year students at Tulane School of Medicine
August 18, 2020

Tulane cybersecurity expert Randy Magiera said governments need cooperation from many companies to block an application, but it is nearly impossible to ban any application completely.

News Releases, World
Can the government completely ban an application from its users? Not exactly.
August 18, 2020

Tulane researchers studying intimate partner violence

COVID-19, Health, News Releases, Research in Real Time, Science, World
Tulane researchers studying rise in intimate partner violence amid COVID-19 pandemic
August 10, 2020

Dahlene Fusco

COVID-19, Health, News Releases
CDC awards grant to Tulane researchers studying COVID-19
August 5, 2020

Tulane professor studying panic disorder.

Health, News Releases, Research in Real Time, Science, World
Tulane study seeks new insights into panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder
August 3, 2020

Tulane scientist part of study on underwater landslides

News Releases, Science, World
Tulane part of study that discovers massive submarine landslide offshore Tanzania
July 29, 2020

Law school deans support Supreme Court ruling

COVID-19, Culture, News Releases, World
Law deans, lawyers commend Supreme Court for bar waiver
July 28, 2020

SARS-CoV-2

COVID-19, News Releases, Research in Real Time
Tulane joins CDC study of COVID-19 transmission
July 23, 2020

Students in the Entrepreneurial Hospitality Intensive

News Releases
New management program focuses on driving success via exceptional consumer experiences
July 22, 2020

New Orleans native and Tulane alumna Anneliese Singh has returned to her hometown to become Tulane University’s first Associate Provost for Diversity and Faculty Development. (photo by Paula Burch-Celentano)

News Releases
A Q&A with new Tulane University Chief Diversity Officer Anneliese Singh
July 20, 2020

Ruby Bridges (left) and Marc Morial (right) will be the featured speakers in the next Presidential Speaker Series on Wednesday, July 22 from 5-6 p.m.

News Releases
Tulane University President Michael Fitts to host a virtual conversation with Ruby Bridges and Marc Morial
July 20, 2020

Tulane working with Army on machine learning study

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Tulane scientists partner with U.S. Army on machine learning study
July 20, 2020

COVID-19 isolation can lead to depression and loneliness.

COVID-19, Culture, Health, News Releases, Research in Real Time, Science, World
Emotional well-being at stake from COVID-19 isolation, Tulane paper says
July 20, 2020

Tulane scientists build solar energy converter

News Releases, Science, World
Tulane scientists build high-performing hybrid solar energy converter
July 15, 2020

Tulane has joined universities around the country in filing an amicus brief in support of Harvard and MIT’s lawsuit to halt the implementation of a new directive regarding international students. (Photo by Paula Burch-Celentano)

COVID-19, News Releases
Tulane University joins amicus brief in suit against new ICE policy
July 13, 2020

COVID-19, Health, News Releases
LWCC Foundation grant supports Tulane healthcare heroes fighting COVID-19
July 10, 2020

Innovation Series panelists

COVID-19, Event, News Releases
Panel to address COVID-19’s impact on K-12 schools, students and fall
July 8, 2020

David Banush, Tulane University’s Dean of Libraries and Academic Information Resources, has received membership into the Grolier Club, the oldest and most prestigious bibliophilic society in America. (Photo by Paula Burch-Celentano)

News Releases
Tulane University Dean David Banush named to prestigious Grolier Club
July 6, 2020

Health, News Releases, Research in Real Time, Science, World
Tulane professor's book goes back in time to examine Hurricane Katrina
July 6, 2020

SARS-CoV-2

COVID-19, News Releases, Research in Real Time
Tulane researchers find that coronavirus can survive in air for hours
July 6, 2020

Tulane gift will establish a fund for Emerging Research in Infectious Disease.

COVID-19, Health, News Releases, Science, World
Tulane receives $1 million to assist in fighting COVID-19
July 1, 2020

Dr. James Kelly (left), Avalon Fund representative, and Tulane’s Dr. Greg Stewart (right) sign the agreement for the creation of the Tulane University Center for Brain Health. (Photo by Mindy McDonell and taken before COVID-19 social distancing)

News Releases
Tulane University receives $12.5 million for military veteran care
June 29, 2020

Audubon Park

COVID-19, Health, News Releases
Stress of COVID-19 pandemic could lead to violence at home, Tulane experts caution
June 26, 2020

Tulane researcher awarded NSF grant

News Releases, Research in Real Time, Science, World
Tulane scientists to share in $20 million NSF award for materials research
June 22, 2020

New Orleans natives and best-selling authors Michael Lewis and Walter Isaacson will discuss their work during the current pandemic in a virtual discussion on Thursday, June 25 at 5 p.m. CDT.

New Orleans Book Festival, News Releases
Tulane to host virtual discussion with best-selling authors Michael Lewis and Walter Isaacson
June 22, 2020

Jay Kolls

COVID-19, News Releases, Research in Real Time
Tulane University researchers develop synthetic antibody against COVID-19
June 22, 2020

Alternatives needed to supplement Bonnet Carre Spillway

Health, News Releases, Science
Tulane study calls for alternatives to Bonnet Carré Spillway to improve river management
June 18, 2020

Gen. Wesley Clark to speak at Tulane.

COVID-19, Culture, News Releases, NOLA, World
Gen. Wesley Clark (ret.) to address Tulane students
June 16, 2020

Culture, Event, News Releases, World
Gulf South Anthropocene Working Group addresses the theme “Racialized Violence” for upcoming Braid and Flow events
June 15, 2020

Renowned national authors Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., Kiese Laymon and Cleo Wade will discuss “Race in America” in the next New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University virtual discussion on Wednesday, June 17 at 5 p.m. CDT.

New Orleans Book Festival, News Releases
Tulane to host virtual discussion on “Race in America” with renowned authors Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., Cleo Wade and Kiese Laymon
June 15, 2020

Lenore Benson Raborn and Robert Raborn met at Tulane in 1946, were married for 52 years and will eventually donate a $1.925 million trust to their alma mater. (Photos courtesy of the Raborn family).

News Releases
The meeting of a lifetime: How two Tulanians forged a life and lasting legacy together
June 15, 2020

Tulane researchers Bruce Gibb and Hank Ashbaugh

News Releases, Research in Real Time, Science
Roll over, Aristotle, nature doesn’t always hate a vacuum
June 15, 2020

Rob Katz and Elana Amsterdam

COVID-19, News Releases, NOLA, Research in Real Time
Tulane receives $1 million gift from Elana Amsterdam and Rob Katz to expand COVID-19 testing
June 8, 2020

Reza Izadpanah

Health, News Releases, Research in Real Time
Tulane scientists find a switch to flip and turn off breast cancer growth and spread
June 2, 2020

Social work professor works with Native American community.

Culture, Health, News Releases, Science
Social work professor awarded grant to reduce substance abuse and violence among Native American families
June 2, 2020

COVID-19, News Releases
Tulane University announces start date for fall 2020 semester
May 29, 2020

mental health

COVID-19, Culture, Health, News Releases, World
Expert says mental health challenges remain as lockdown lifts
May 28, 2020

Sheba Turk will moderate a virtual discussion with Sarah M. Broom about Broom’s first and bestselling book, The Yellow House, a memoir about her family’s history in New Orleans, which won the 2019 National Book Award for Nonfiction.

New Orleans Book Festival, News Releases
Tulane to host virtual discussion with Sheba Turk and bestselling author Sarah M. Broom on May 28
May 25, 2020

Tulane study says drowning of marshes in Mississippi Delta likely

Health, News Releases, Science, World
Mississippi Delta marshes in a state of irreversible collapse, Tulane study shows
May 22, 2020

Tulane University President Michael Fitts led a virtual online celebration on Saturday, May 16 to recognize and salute the Class of 2020.

News Releases
Tulane’s star-studded virtual fête a fitting tribute to the unique, resilient Class of 2020
May 18, 2020

School of Social Work offering online dual-degree program.

Culture, Health, News Releases, Science, World
Tulane School of Social Work to launch new online degree option
May 18, 2020

COVID-19, Culture, Health, News Releases, Science, World
Race for COVID-19 tests, treatments, vaccine subject of Tulane Innovation series
May 13, 2020