Alumni couple gives $5 million for Presidential Chair at Tulane School of Medicine
August 24, 2021
A husband and wife team who first met as Tulane undergraduates on the way to becoming doctors is donating $5 million to create the university’s ninth Presidential Chair, which will be based at the School of Medicine.A husband and wife team who first met as Tulane undergraduates on the way to becoming doctors is donating $5 million to create the university’s ninth Presidential Chair, which will be based at the School of Medicine.
Welcome to campus, arrival procedures and COVID-19 protocols
August 16, 2021
The university has worked diligently to facilitate the safe return of students for the fall 2021 semester on campus.
Louisiana Center for College Access to debut in-person workshops on Aug. 7
August 04, 2021
Applying to college can be stressful for students and their families, particularly for those who are first in their families to go to college. Tulane’s new Louisiana Center for College Access (LCCA), which opened virtually in February, offers free ACT and SAT prep courses and college readiness workshops to Louisiana students. The center will expand to in-person seminars, beginning Saturday, August 7, with “Applying 101: You’re the Dean.”
Tips to transitioning to the ‘new now’ in work and school
July 28, 2021
For navigating the ‘new now,’ School of Social Work's Tonya Hansel and Maurya Glaude shared some insights on how to adjust. Tips include creating joy in the work environment, such as taking walks or stretching during breaks, evaluating expectations and habits, and respecting individual comfort zones.
Tulane professor offers inside look at COVID-19 crisis and response
July 26, 2021
Jesse M. Keenan, an associate professor of real estate in the Tulane School of Architecture is co-editor of the new book COVID-19: Systemic Risk and Resilience (Springer, 2021), which features 22 chapters were written by experts from around the world who have assisted their home countries in managing the COVID-19 crisis.
Tulane’s Director of Bands talks producing, directing music for Olympic opening ceremonies
July 21, 2021
Tulane’s own Director of Bands Barry Spanier is a veteran of opening ceremonies and shared the magic and ingenuity required to produce the historic event in a recent episode of Tulane’s On Good Authority podcast.
History professor and PhD candidate receive honors for scholarly work on US foreign relations
July 14, 2021
Jana Lipman, history professor at the Tulane School of Liberal Arts, and Mira Kohl, PhD candidate in the Department of History, each received honors from the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations (SHAFR) for their published work on U.S. foreign relations.
Academic Tutoring Club leads donation effort for Roots of Music
July 08, 2021
At the end of the academic year, Tulane’s Academic Tutoring club organized 100 self-care goody bags for Roots of Music students to help the students cope with the mental health challenges of COVID-19 isolation. The Roots of Music is a New Orleans-based organization that provides music instruction for children ages 9-14.
Tulane employees reunite after more than a year of remote work for many
July 07, 2021
After nearly 16 months during which many worked remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Tulane employees returned to on-site work on Tuesday, July 6
Tulane Athletics receives $1.4 million gift from the McKeever family
July 07, 2021
Lead donation to establish career development endowment; completes academic center funding.
Tulane faculty member part of US team for international rowing competition
July 02, 2021
Tulane University School of Architecture faculty member John Huppi is part of a rowing team that recently earned a spot to compete in the FISA World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals representing the United States in Oeiras, Portugal, in the fall.
Tulane University’s Dr. Greg Stewart selected for Jimmy Collins Award
June 30, 2021
Tulane University’s Dr. Greg Stewart, the W. Kennon McWilliams Professor of Sports Medicine in Orthopaedics, a crucial authority in keeping sports on track throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, has been selected to receive a Jimmy Collins Award from the Greater New Orleans Sports Awards Committee, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Tulane University’s Dr. Greg Stewart, the W. Kennon McWilliams Professor of Sports Medicine in Orthopaedics, a crucial authority in keeping sports on track throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, has been selected to receive a Jimmy Collins Award from the Greater New Orleans Sports Awards Committee, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Glowing with pride
June 28, 2021
As part of Pride Month, Tulane University lit up the facade of Gibson Hall to commemorate the Stonewall riots.
The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University announces 2021 lineup of best-selling authors
June 28, 2021
The 2021 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University will kick off its inaugural weekend, October 21-23, with a three-day, in-person literary celebration featuring more than 100 national, regional and local authors, including some of the nation’s most beloved bestsellers.
Troops, vets deserve better when it comes to mental health, Tulane professor says in new book
June 28, 2021
A Tulane professor has written a book on the sorry state of mental health care for military troops and veterans.