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A $5 million gift from Todd (pictured) and Gina Schwartz will fund programs and a renovation to create the Schwartz Family Center for Experiential Business Learning. (Photo provided)

Life@Tulane, On Campus, People
A $5 million gift launches Schwartz Family Center for Experiential Business Learning
October 24, 2023

Third-year law student Lakshmi “Lex” Kumar, who was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart condition years ago, has been awarded a prestigious scholarship from the nation’s leading organization of defense trial lawyers, the Defense Research Institute. The diagnosis, surprisingly, Kumar said, led her to law school.

People
Tulane student embraces second chance at life as leader in law school
October 18, 2023

2023 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Championships

People
Tulane receives $10 million gift from Don and Lora Peters to upgrade athletics facilities
October 16, 2023

Isabel Arrarás López, a junior majoring in neuroscience, has worked to help study and promote health equity events, is part of Tulane’s Food Recovery Network and is a resident adviser in her residence hall. She has been awarded a national service-oriented scholarship for her efforts.

NOLA, On Campus, People, Science
Neuroscience junior is called to serve others
October 9, 2023

Isabel Arrarás López, a junior majoring in neuroscience, has worked to help study and promote health equity events, is part of Tulane’s Food Recovery…

Pianist sitting on bench in front of piano

News Releases, People
Tulane composer and pianist Courtney Bryan awarded 2023 MacArthur Foundation 'genius grant’
October 4, 2023

Architecture students build sukkah

Culture, On Campus, People, Retirements
Tulane students showcase creativity and tradition with sukkah build
October 4, 2023

Paul Tulane Society induction

People
Paul Tulane Society induction honors visionary philanthropists
October 3, 2023

Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger in front of a photo of Homo naledi hand specimens

Life@Tulane, On Campus, People
Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger visits Tulane anthropology classes
September 29, 2023

Tulane alumnus and retired English professor Herbert Weil Jr. — pictured at right with his wife, fellow University of Manitoba scholar Judy Weil — has made a gift to create the Herb Weil, PhD Professorship in the Humanities at the School of Liberal Arts.

On Campus, People
Gift from Tulane alumnus establishes Herb Weil, PhD Professorship in the Humanities
September 14, 2023

Dr. Rie Yotsu treating a patient

Health, People, Science
Tulane professor combines love of dermatology and public health to treat neglected tropical diseases
September 6, 2023