Newcomb Institute, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library to host Wikipedia edit-a-thon for gender equity
March 05, 2020
In an effort to make Wikipedia more gender inclusive, Newcomb Institute and Howard-Tilton Memorial Library are participating for the fifth year in a row with intersectional non-profit Art+Feminism’s efforts to directly address the information gap about gender, feminism, and the arts on the internet.
Panel to explore how New Orleans can weather rising flood risks
March 04, 2020
A panel of water management experts will bring their expertise to Tulane March 11 as part of "Water Ways: Dutch Lessons for a Changing Coast."
Tulane monitoring COVID-19; issues guidance, travel policies
March 03, 2020
Tulane University is following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other national and international health agencies regarding the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Tulane’s COVID-19 Emergency Operations Team has also developed FAQs regarding the outbreak.
Tulane receives $2 million for chair in Jewish studies
March 02, 2020
The Department of Jewish Studies has received an anonymous $2 million gift to establish the Chair in Contemporary Jewish Life Endowed Fund.
New student organization aims to support Latinas, underrepresented groups in geoscience
February 19, 2020
Today, GeoLatinas has more than 100 active members in 18 countries and three local teams throughout the Americas. One of those teams is located at Tulane University.
Tulane math professor leads effort to map spread of coronavirus
February 18, 2020
Tulane mathematics professor James “Mac” Hyman uses mathematical models to better understand and predict the spread of the coronavirus.
Rwandan genocide survivor recounts experiences for Tulane Catholic Center audience
January 28, 2020
Immaculee Ilibagiza, a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, recounted her experiences hiding from machete-wielding mobs in the keynote address for Tulane Catholic Center on Jan. 24.
2019 National Book Award winner Sarah M. Broom to speak at Tulane
January 27, 2020
Sarah M. Broom, a New Orleans native and author of the award-winning "The Yellow House" will speak at Tulane Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Global river deltas increasingly shaped by humans, study says
January 22, 2020
A new study of nearly every delta worldwide shows how river delta shapes and sizes around the world are changing due to human activity.
Project Ecuador saves species, opens world to Tulane students
January 16, 2020
Through Project Ecuador, associate professor Jordan Karubian is helping change lives and save endangered species.
For Auld Lang Syne, My Dear...
December 23, 2019
Here is a recap of the most read Tulane Today stories of 2019.
American College of Surgeons honors Tulane resident for volunteer service in Haiti
December 03, 2019
The American College of Surgeon (ACS) recently awarded one of its highest honors for volunteerism to former Tulane surgery resident Dr. Alison Smith for her work to provide medical care to the people of Haiti.
Tulane researchers awarded millions to increase family planning in Central African nation
November 26, 2019
The Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI), a multi-donor program to reduce the human impact on tropical rainforests in Central Africa, recently awarded $7.2 million to a team of researchers at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Drs. Jane Bertrand, Arsene Binanga, and Julie Hernandez of the Department of Health Policy and Management will spearhead the project. The team’s goal is to increase contraceptive use in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Tulane scientist embarks on mission to Florida-sized glacier
November 20, 2019
A Tulane researcher is heading to Antarctica as part of a five-year quest to understand the Thwaites Glacier and its future contribution to global sea level.