Tulane News
Aspiring physician and teacher hopes to make a difference in the community
Before applying to medical school, Wilfred Wright plans to work for Teach for America in New Orleans.
Tulane graduate eager to build on global experience back home in New Orleans
Michael Hornsby is graduating with a Master of Health Administration degree after years of working in project management, emergency management and…
Service an integral part of neuroscience, cell and molecular biology grad’s Tulane experience
Eshan Damle became a Tulanian amid the pandemic, and this experience ended up sparking research interests and volunteer opportunities that have…
Graduate’s Tulane journey was 20 years in the making
Becky Callegan, who will graduate from the School of Architecture, was inspired to learn about building science after her husband suffered health…
Tulane faculty to be honored with 2024 university-wide teaching awards
Tulane University will honor dedicated faculty members with university-wide teaching awards during the Unified Commencement Ceremony.
Give Green 2024 breaks records in money raised, number of donors
A record number of Tulanians came together to raise more money than ever before.
Commencement student speaker delighted to share message of resilience with Tulane graduates
Tulane Law School graduate Tamunoboma Dominion Fenny will share her message of hope and perseverance as this year's commencement student speaker…
Tulane University names new chief of police, Frank Young
Young joined the Tulane University Police Department in 2022 and most recently served as the deputy chief of patrol operations.
Tulane University’s Middle American Research Institute receives grant for mapping of Maya civilization
The grant will increase the ability of the Middle American Research Institute’s Geographic Information Systems Lab to use lidar technology.
Tulane School of Science and Engineering announces new engineering minors for fall 2024
In the fall 2024 semester, undergraduates at Tulane will have three new options for minors in the School of Science and Engineering.
Tulane kicks off transformation to the cloud with WaveWorks!
WaveWorks! is an initiative to implement a cloud-based IT platform, OracleCloud, to replace Tulane's current systems for finance, budget and…
2022 EDI Climate Survey results discussed at webinar
The EDI Climate Survey asked the Tulane community to share their perceptions of how the university supports equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.
Researchers develop new method for studying ‘underwater avalanches’
On the continental slope under the ocean, turbidity currents move more sediment than any process on Earth. These “underwater avalanches” move…
New director of Tulane Catholic fosters spiritual growth and community engagement
Get to know Rev. Ian Bordenave, O.P., the new chaplain and director of Tulane Catholic, as he discusses the center's spiritual, social and…
Tulane receives $2 million gift to establish faculty chair in AI at School of Science and Engineering
The gift from alumnus Mark Wheeler and his wife, Amelia Archer, will create the Mark D. Wheeler Chair in Artificial Intelligence Endowed Fund.
Forging an inclusive physics community at Tulane
Between the Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics in January and the Society for Women in Physics and Engineering Physics, the physics…
Kerry Walsh Stockwell receives Yvette Milner Jones Award for 2024
Kerry Walsh Stockwell, assistant vice president for campus engagement and executive communications, has received the 2024 Yvette Milner Jones Award,…
Tulane celebrates excellence at the State Capitol
Tulane University officials gathered at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge for a day of festivities, meetings and proclamations, all designed…
Mangroves are ‘just awesome,’ says Tulane researcher
Daniel Friess, the Cochran Family Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Tulane University, keeps it simple when explaining why mangroves,…
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian and commentator Jon Meacham to address Tulane’s 2024 graduates
Jon Meacham, the acclaimed presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, will be address graduates at Tulane's 2024 Unified…
Tulane awarded $1 million to create innovative graduate study program in Africana Studies and Art
With the grant, the School of Liberal Arts has developed a collaborative program between the Africana Studies Program and the Newcomb Art Department.
Tulane inspires future scientists at Women and Girls in Science Symposium
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Tulane National Primate Research Center (TNPRC) hosted its inaugural Women and Girls in Science…
Third annual New Orleans Book Fest at Tulane University: Relive the literary celebration through photos
The festival lit up the uptown campus March 14-16, with more than 150 authors and thought leaders, 90+ panels, book signings and more.
Tulane authors, presenters at the 2024 New Orleans Book Fest
When the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University takes place Thursday, March 14, to Saturday, March 16, a number of faculty, staff, board…
Marcilynn Burke named new Dean of Tulane Law School
Marcilynn Burke has been named dean of Tulane University School of Law, effective August 5.
Trailblazing alumna highlights mentorship during NTC dean’s colloquium
Students, faculty, staff and alumni gathered to hear from alumna, Board of Tulane member and Apple executive Lisa P. Jackson.
Tulane professor tackles inequities in world’s food systems
Tulane professor Marcus A. Coleman teaches Global Food Economy, focusing on the challenge of feeding a growing world population with limited natural…
Tulane mathematician named 2024 Sloan Foundation research fellow
Samuel Punshon-Smith, an assistant professor in the Tulane University School of Science and Engineering, is one of 126 named Sloan Foundation…
Tulane named a top producer of Fulbright students for second year in a row
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named Tulane a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students for…
Tulane breaks ground on National Pan-Hellenic Council plots
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) plots will serve as a public space for students, alumni and community members to celebrate the rich history…
Carnival Collection at Tulane presents a vibrant chronicle of history and culture
The Carnival Collection is part of Tulane Libraries' Louisiana Research Collection and includes more than 5,600 costume and float designs…
Tulane appoints Dr. Kasi Russell-Lodrigue as associate director and chief veterinary medical officer at TNPRC
Tulane University has appointed Kasi Russell-Lodrigue, as the new associate director, chief veterinary medical officer, and chair of the Division of…
Tulane University awarded $9.2 million NIH contract for innovative oral vaccine development
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded a contract for up to $…
Tulane alumni honored at 2024 Black Medical Alumni Reunion
The 2024 Tulane Black Medical Alumni Reunion celebrated more than 50 years of Black medical alumni achievements and legacy.
Tulane University launches new landscape architecture and engineering dual degree to address climate challenges
Tulane archaeologist uncovers ancient Maya king’s tomb, revealing rare treasures and royal lineage
Tulane part of record-setting $160 million grant to transform Louisiana’s energy industry
Tulane receives $1.6 million to develop nanoscale drug delivery
Creating holes in a cell is usually a bad thing, but researchers at Tulane are studying how they might create controlled nanopores to deliver…
Interim dean selected for School of Professional Advancement
Ilianna Kwaske has assumed the role of interim dean at the Tulane School of Professional Advancement effective Jan. 25.
2024 EDI Awards Ceremony
The EDI Awards recognized and celebrated the commitment by Tulanians who work toward creating an inclusive environment at the university.
Newcomb Hall renovation to bring new light to School of Liberal Arts
Newcomb Hall, the iconic centerpiece of the Tulane University School of Liberal Arts, will begin a major renovation this summer.
Tulane freshman with muscular dystrophy finds joy and fulfillment on campus
Oliver Scheier and his parents credit the Goldman Center for Student Accessibility with helping make his first year at Tulane a positive one.
Tulane opens Paul Hall, a transformative home for science and engineering
The spring semester begins with opening of Steven and Jann Paul Hall for Science and Engineering, a state-of-the-art building for discovery and…
Office of the Provost and Innovation Institute fund three $50,000 technology development projects
Three new technologies have joined the growing roster of projects supported by the Provost’s Proof of Concept Fund.