Tulane president visits Israel to explore collaboration opportunities
June 25, 2018
Tulane University President Mike Fitts is among a delegation of presidents of American universities and colleges visiting Israel this week to learn about technological innovation and boost bilateral academic research and exchange opportunities.
Award-winning archaeologist pens book on Roman tombs
June 18, 2018
Allison Emmerson, an assistant professor of classical studies in the School of Liberal Arts, won the Rome Prize offered by the American Academy in Rome and an American Council of Learned Societies fellowship.
Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane named one of nation’s best
June 13, 2018
For the third consecutive year, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University has been named the Best Gallery or Museum in Louisiana and one of the 25 best in the United States.
Screens vs. books: The book always wins, professor says
June 11, 2018
Michael Kuczynski is a new member of the Grolier Club, an international society of bibliophiles and scholars.
Earth beneath dumpsite offers clues to racial massacre
June 07, 2018
Anthropology graduate student Davette Gadison is analyzing a ground-penetrating radar survey of the mass gravesite of an 1887 Thibodaux massacre in which striking sugarcane workers were killed.
Tulane team picked for invention reality show ‘Make48’
June 07, 2018
A team from Tulane University is one of 12 collegiate teams nationwide selected to compete in the APT/PBS reality show “Make48.”
New publication explores our place in a global community
June 06, 2018
The Global Observer is a biannual magazine of reflections on international issues by members of the Tulane community.
Tulane study sheds new light on inner workings of less expensive superconductors
June 05, 2018
Physicist Jianwei Sun concluded a study that will help scientists unravel the mystery of high temperature superconductivity.
Hard data on ‘soft skills’
June 05, 2018
New research from Jasmijn Bol, associate professor of accounting at the A. B. Freeman School of Business, shows that firms value tacit knowledge in junior employees.
Alumnus cultivates career as art adviser
June 04, 2018
Whether working with contemporary art or Impressionist paintings from the 19th century, art consultant Sandy Heller recommends to his clients which works to buy for their collections.
Tulane professor offers advice on watching ‘13 Reasons Why’
May 30, 2018
Experts from more than 30 academic, mental health, nonprofit and healthcare institutions created a collaborative toolkit to address the Netflix series’ graphic content.
Tulane names renowned global architect as new dean
May 25, 2018
Iñaki Alday, the Elwood R. Quesada Professor of Architecture at the University of Virginia, has been named the new dean of the Tulane University School of Architecture, effective, Aug.1.
Devoted dad is partner in autistic graduate’s success
May 22, 2018
Thanks to his dad, Dr. Sam Alexander, Ben Alexander, autistic and nonverbal, graduates from Tulane.
Tulane geologist named Oliver Fund Scholars Award winner
May 15, 2018
Tulane geologist Nicole Gasparini has been named the 2018 winner of the Oliver Fund Scholar's Award.
Runsdorf Public Service awardees strive to change the world
May 07, 2018
The recipients of this year’s Jim Runsdorf Excellence in Public Service Award — Hanan Rimawi and Amber Thorpe — are committed and compassionate leaders who’ve made significant contributions to the community and the university.