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Tulane University will recognize the academic achievements of its 2020 graduates virtually on Saturday, May 16 with "TUgether – Connecting the Class of 2020,” an online live stream celebration of scholastic success, as well as Tulane pride and unity.

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Music, celebrities and more will help Tulane virtually celebrate the conferral of degrees
May 13, 2020

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From proposals to funded research in 48 hours: Tulane scientists receive Fast Grants
May 8, 2020

Richard Campanella's 11th book is on the West Bank of New Orleans.

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The Best Bank? West Bank an essential part of NOLA, says Tulane professor
May 6, 2020

Letters from the Porch

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Musicians serenade city’s healthcare heroes in ‘Letters from the Porch’ concert series
May 1, 2020

The Innovation Series at Tulane kicks off May 4

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Tulane launches Tulane Innovation series with Walter Isaacson and leading experts
April 30, 2020

Tulane Law's Women's Prison Project wins prestigious award.

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Women’s Prison Project at Tulane wins prestigious Gumpert Award
April 28, 2020

Dean LaVeist

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Tulane dean takes leading role in addressing racial disparities in COVID-19 deaths
April 27, 2020

Tulane best-selling authors Walter Isaacson and John Barry will host a virtual discussion on Wednesday, April 29 at 5 p.m.

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Tulane University best-selling authors Walter Isaacson, John Barry to host virtual discussion on April 29
April 27, 2020

Tulane School of Medicine volunteers assemble face shields

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Apple donates thousands of face shields to Tulane healthcare workers
April 24, 2020

Distance Learning

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Tulane to use artificial intelligence to study how nation’s schools are responding to coronavirus
April 24, 2020

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Tulane to study whether anti-malarial drug blocks spread of COVID-19
April 22, 2020

Anneliese A. Singh has accepted the appointment as Tulane’s first Associate Provost for Diversity and Faculty Development and will serve as the university’s chief diversity officer. (Photo by Rupa Kapoor)

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Anneliese A. Singh named Tulane University’s first chief diversity officer
April 22, 2020

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Connect with Tulane libraries by celebrating National Poetry Month
April 22, 2020

Tulane junior Henry Walther is a Truman Scholarship recipient.

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Tulane junior one of only 62 nationwide to win Truman Scholarship
April 22, 2020

Tulane’s School of Professional Advancement is currently accepting applications for its new online Master of Public Administration degree program, starting in fall 2020.

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Tulane SoPA launches online Master of Public Administration degree program focused on contemporary civic challenges
April 22, 2020

Jesse Keenan joins Tulane Scbool of Architecture.

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Renowned climate change scholar joins Tulane architecture faculty
April 21, 2020

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Tulane director to serve as member of NIH public-private collaboration in fight against COVID-19
April 20, 2020

Jesmyn Ward's commencement speech now in book form.

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Jesmyn Ward’s new book inspired by Tulane commencement speech
April 16, 2020

Tulane University will not require students to submit SAT or ACT test scores as part of the admission process for applying this fall for a spot in Tulane University’s 2021 entering class.

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Tulane University will not require standardized tests for 2020-21 applicants
April 13, 2020

Dr. Lina Moses is charged with distributing impactful COVID-19 scientific information to the World Health Organization and has enlisted the services of Elaine Hicks from Tulane’s Matas Library of the Health Sciences to help curate the information.

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Tulane University librarians help provide critical information to WHO teams
April 13, 2020

Tulane’s Michael Wallace, a retired Navy intelligence officer, stated that military leadership is starting to see the effects of the coronavirus and must act fast to adjust routines and protocols around the world.

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How the coronavirus affects the readiness of our military at home, overseas
April 13, 2020

Tulane School of Social Work launches surveys on COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tulane School of Social Work seeking public input on two COVID-19 surveys
April 9, 2020

Tulane School of Social Work offering wellness tips during COVID-19 crisis

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Tulane School of Social Work provides self-care resources during COVID-19 crisis
April 7, 2020

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Tulane chemistry department makes hand sanitizer, donates to healthcare facilities and nursing homes
April 6, 2020

Chad Roy

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Tulane University awarded $10.3 million to test therapeutics, vaccines for novel coronavirus
April 6, 2020

Mayer Residence Hall

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Tulane offering student housing to medical personnel and volunteers
April 3, 2020

Covid Testing lab

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School of Medicine launches COVID-19 testing lab to improve capacity
April 1, 2020

Tulane Medical Center conducting rapid testing for COVID-19

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New COVID-19 test gives results in four hours
March 31, 2020

William Wimley

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Tulane researchers discover possible pathways to treating drug-resistant infections
March 30, 2020

Tulane’s School of Professional Advancement’s Digital Design program is offering a free, weekly program called the Design Lagniappe Series, beginning April 1.

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Tulane University’s SoPA to debut its free online Design Lagniappe Series on April 1
March 30, 2020

Tulane announced an initiative to make graduate study more accessible to U.S. Peace Corps volunteers and U.S. Fulbright Students called back from international placements due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Paula Burch-Celentano)

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Tulane offers special scholarships to returning Peace Corps volunteers and Fulbright Student Grantees
March 26, 2020

Kendall Gardner

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Tulane transitions to online classes with great results
March 25, 2020

Cajun Army donation to Tulane

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Tulane medical students coordinate donations of protective gear for hospitals
March 25, 2020

Program directors and faculty from the School of Professional Advancement will share their expertise on current events in a new livestream series: “Tulane School of Professional Advancement: Expert Ideas for an Evolving World.”

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Tulane’s SoPA to feature new Facebook live videos on practical ways to cope during COVID-19
March 25, 2020

Tulane’s School of Professional Health and Tropical Medicine graduate school is ranked No. 13, while its Master of Health Administration program is No. 17, according to the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report. (Photo by Sally Asher)

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Tulane University’s Public Health, MHA programs receive high marks in latest US News graduate school rankings
March 25, 2020

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Tulane offering virtual fitness classes, programs during Reily Center closure for COVID-19
March 25, 2020

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Tulane students begin online courses for rest of semester
March 23, 2020

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Tulane launches Student Emergency Aid and Assistance Fund
March 20, 2020

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School of Medicine faculty and researchers answer COVID-19 questions
March 20, 2020

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Tulane SoPA Digital Design students, faculty take home ADDY Awards
March 18, 2020

coronavirus

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Study: Coronavirus pandemic sparked by nature, not bioengineering
March 18, 2020

Tulane Outbreak Daily

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Tulane University launches Outbreak Daily newsletter
March 17, 2020

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Tulane bands together to assist COVID-19 student move-out
March 16, 2020

Gibson Hall, Tulane University

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‘VirTUal Visiting’ hosts online admission events for admitted, prospective students
March 16, 2020

Tony Hu

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Researchers identify marker that may predict whether lung cancer likely to spread
March 11, 2020

Leonard A. Lauder, who spent three decades as chief executive officer of The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc., has made a gift to establish The Leonard A. Lauder Professor of American History and Values. (photo courtesy of the The Estée Lauder Companies)

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Leonard A. Lauder funds Tulane University professorship on American history and values
March 9, 2020

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New Tulane initiative, AfterClass, aims to support local educators
March 5, 2020

Water management subject of panel discussion at Tulane

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Panel to explore how New Orleans can weather rising flood risks
March 4, 2020

Chad Steele

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Tulane scientist named Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology
March 3, 2020

Nicholas Mattei

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Tulane professor hopes to demystify artificial intelligence
March 3, 2020