The Dean's Equity and Inclusion Initiative, co-founded by the Tulane School of Architecture, is entering its second year with a new cohort of early career faculty working to advance socio-ecological and spatial justice, equity and inclusion.

As part of Tulane’s ongoing commitment to prioritize, as a core value, equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life, including clinical training and patient care, the School of Medicine has named Dr. Tina Simpson as its first Chief Clinical Diversity Officer.

Jesmyn Ward, creative writing professor at the Tulane School of Liberal Arts, has been announced as the recipient of the 2022 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction.

Marcus Foster, a graduate of Tulane University’s School of Law, has been named the university’s new Chief Title IX Officer, effective July 1.

Judith Maxwell, professor in the Department of Anthropology at the School of Liberal Arts and a member of the Etowah tribe, is making strides to debunk misinformation as well as spread knowledge and understanding about Indigenous cultures through her work and the program she founded and directs, the Native American Studies Minor.

Academy Award winner Robert Fyvolent is this year's winner of the School of Liberal Arts' Distinguished Alumni Award.

Tulane professor Matt Sakakeeny recently discussed New Orleans brass bands on Tulane University’s podcast On Good Authority. His research touches on musical theory and expands to include questions about how music affects the fabric of the city and the importance of music education.