Louisiana bird calls
January 04, 2017
Sustained by a habitat flowing with water, diverse species of birds thrive in the state, where biology professors Tom Sherry and Donata Henry (G ’05) observe and conserve them.
Getting patients back in the game
December 20, 2016
A crowd of physicians, nurses and physical therapists follow along, as sports medicine physicians Dr. W. Ben Kibler, Dr. James Andrews and Dr. Felix Savoie demonstrate techniques for the treatment of injured young athletes at the first annual Andrews Endowed Lectureship.
Essential advice for living with water
December 09, 2016
Law, architecture and public health experts give practical tips for existing in harmony with water—essential advice for the survival and well-being of our region and, ultimately, the world in this era of climate change.
Female role models make science a better fit for girls
November 18, 2016
Studies have long shown that girls are less likely than boys to be interested in math and science, but new research by Tulane University researchers suggests that matching girls with female role models could dramatically reverse that trend.
Neighborhood stressors associated with biological stress in New Orleans kids
November 15, 2016
Neighborhood stressors including the density of liquor or convenience stores, reports of domestic violence and the rate of violent crime are associated with signs of biological stress in children according to a new study led by Tulane University researchers and published in the prestigious journal JAMA Pediatrics.
New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd to speak at Tulane
November 14, 2016
Acclaimed New York Times political columnist Maureen Dowd will discuss the “psychologies and pathologies” of the 2016 presidential campaign Wednesday, Nov. 16 at Tulane University.
Green Apple: Lisa Jackson
November 11, 2016
Lisa Jackson shifts her passion for a greener environment from government work to Apple, the behemoth technology company that is changing the world.
Tulane docs squash the competition at Bug Bowl
November 04, 2016
Tulane University infectious disease residents and fellows dominated against teams from LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health System in a quiz bowl that featured obscure trivia about tropical medicine, parasites and rare diseases.
Daylight saving time changes may affect your sleep
November 03, 2016
The upcoming time change may affect your sleep patterns. Use these tips to get better rest.
Tulane workshop exposes boys to STEM
October 26, 2016
With all of the attention being placed on encouraging girls to pursue STEM careers, the number of boys pursuing these fields are dwindling. A new workshop at Tulane University aims to get boys back in the game.
Houston lawyer Brad Beers joins Board of Tulane
October 11, 2016
Brad Beers, a Houston lawyer and former co-chairman of the Tulane President’s Council, has joined the Board of Tulane, the university’s main governing body.
Tulane University awarded $11.4M to turn discoveries into cures
October 10, 2016
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Tulane University an $11.4 million grant to develop more scientists devoted to clinical research aimed at helping patients suffering from high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and related conditions.
Tulane launches new Brain Institute
October 07, 2016
Tulane University formally launched its new Brain Institute, a university-wide initiative created to coordinate and support brain-related research and neuroscience endeavors at Tulane.
Tulane to expand engineering offerings with new certificate program
September 23, 2016
The Tulane School of Science and Engineering is embarking on a new curriculum that will include certificate programs in electrical, mechanical, materials, and computational engineering.