Emergency fund supports undocumented, international Tulane students
April 05, 2018
Tulane is home to more than 1,600 international students and scholars, representing 89 different countries, as well as a DACA/undocumented community and the university is working to provide institutional support for these communities.
C-SPAN to feature Tulane course in ‘Lectures in History’ series
March 28, 2018
Two lectures from The History of Eating and Drinking course at Tulane will air on C-SPAN 3 as part of the channel’s “Lectures in History” series. The first lecture airs this Saturday, March 31, followed by a second lecture on Monday, May 7.
Royal Society of Chemistry honors Tulane professor
March 23, 2018
The research of Tulane University chemistry professor Bruce Gibb deals with a highly interdisciplinary area at the interface of organic chemistry, physical chemistry and biochemistry.
Latin American Library displays ‘Tulane treasures’ in new exhibit
March 21, 2018
As Tulane University sponsors the 64th annual Renaissance Society of America conference, The Latin American Library welcomed the nonprofit’s members to an exclusive debut of a new exhibit called “Colonial Counterpoint: New World Texts As Sites of Encounter, 1492 – 1800.”
Pastors get political, Tulane researcher investigates why
March 06, 2018
Mirya Holman, a Tulane associate professor of political science, studies political messages contained in church sermons.
Jean-Michel Cousteau among speakers at Tulane Law’s annual law summit
March 06, 2018
Top environmentalists from around the world, including Jean-Michel Cousteau, the son of Jacques Cousteau, are headlining Tulane Law School’s 23rd annual Summit on Environmental Law and Policy.
Why learning business from the bottom up is best
March 01, 2018
After graduating from the A.B. Freeman School of Business in 2017, Madeleine Bell received a position in Restaurant Brands International’s Leadership Development Program. Bell wrote about how her hands-on experience taught her teamwork and accountability in an article for LinkedIn called “Why Working in a Burger King Was the Best Move for My Career.”
Archaeologist uncovers hidden history of conquistadors in American South
February 27, 2018
Professor of anthropology Christopher Rodning documents historical interactions between Native Americans and European explorers while excavating Fort San Juan — the earliest known European settlement in the interior United States.
Symposium to show how New Orleans became ‘home’ to many
February 26, 2018
Tulane University will co-sponsor a series of lectures, panels and roundtable discussions themed “Making New Orleans Home: A Tricentennial Symposium” that will feature events throughout the city from March 8-11.
Steve and Jann Paul donate $10 million for new Science and Engineering building at Tulane
February 21, 2018
Tulane graduates Steve and Jann Paul have made a $10 million gift to support construction of a new School of Science and Engineering building at Tulane University.
Peace Corps names Tulane No. 1 producer of volunteers for 2018
February 21, 2018
For the fourth consecutive year, Tulane University is ranked first among graduate schools for the number of volunteers who join the Peace Corps. There are 27 alumni currently serving.
Tulane is a top producer of Fulbright US Students
February 20, 2018
For the second year in a row, Tulane University has been named one of the top producers of Fulbright U.S. Students. Fifteen Tulane students and recent graduates received Fulbright awards for the 2017-2018 academic year. An annual list of top-producing institutions is published by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
‘Ma Francophonie’ inspires stories about French New Orleans
February 19, 2018
The French Graduate Student Association of Tulane University has a new project called Ma Francophonie NOLA, an initiative that will explore the ways that the city’s French heritage influences life today.
Class of 2022 features world’s best and brightest
February 16, 2018
Due to a 37.5 percent increase in Early Decision applications for fall 2018, Tulane’s acceptance rate for the Class of 2022 was curbed to 17 percent, resulting in the most selective class in the university’s history.
Scholar of Venezuelan politics ‘tells it like it is’
February 14, 2018
Through his writings and research, Tulane professor of sociology David Smilde is helping keep the conversation about Venezuelan politics alive in the U.S.