Tulane News
Alumni spotlight: Research, service define graduate’s Tulane experience
A recent Tulane neuroscience graduate continues research at her alma mater with clinical psychologist Michael Hoerger, focusing on cancer and long…
‘Roleplay’ documentary premiere amplifies Tulane alumni voices
Alumni from the School of Liberal Arts attended the world premiere of a documentary based on their own original collegiate play.
Materials science professor at Tulane wins CAREER award from National Science Foundation
Matthew Montemore has received the CAREER award, a prestigious recognition that the NSF gives to early-career researchers.
AI professor at Tulane wins CAREER award from National Science Foundation
Nicholas Mattei, associate professor of computer science in the School of Science and Engineering at Tulane, has received a CAREER award from the…
The musical robots of Dixon Hall
In Algorithmic and Computer Music, groups of students combine musical and engineering concepts to create musical robots.
Tulane receives $2.5 million for third installment of Next Wave Scholarship Challenge
A $2.5 million anonymous donation will kickstart the third phase of the Next Wave Scholarship Challenge, a dollar-for-dollar matching program that…
Center for College Access keeping its promise to prepare Louisiana high schoolers for college
The Louisiana Center for College Access provides high school students with free SAT and ACT prep courses, essay writing workshops and other programs…
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 receives gift from Gene and Mary Koss to create professorship in glass
A gift from Tulane professor Gene Koss and his wife, Mary, will create the Gene and Mary Koss Professorship in Glass Endowed Fund.
Tulane recognizes distinguished cohort of 2024 graduates during Tulane 34 Awards Ceremony
Thirty-four exceptional graduates from the Class of 2024 were honored at the Tulane 34 Award Ceremony on Thursday, May 16.
Photo recap: Unified Commencement Ceremony honors Class of 2024
Relive Tulane's 2024 Unified Commencement Ceremony, held Saturday, May 18, 2024, through these photo highlights.
Tulane Commencement celebrates the resilience and ambition of the Class of 2024
At the Unified Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 18, Tulane honored the Class of 2024, made up of 2,800 graduates across nine schools and…
Tulane grad’s academic journey leads to co-founding medical startup company
Kalen Hall co-founded a company, Informuta, that helps clinicians determine if a bacteria’s DNA will be drug-resistant.
Graduating students honored for commitment to public service with 2024 Runsdorf Award
William Bai and Mickey Mickle are the 2024 recipients of the Jim Runsdorf Excellence in Public Service Student Award.
Assistants who supported classroom technology during COVID-19 graduate
Eleven of the assistants have remained with the program and will join their fellow graduates at Commencement 2024.
Decoding the colors of commencement
Check out this guide, designed by Tulane graphic designer Kim Rainey, to help identify the schools and colors signified through the regalia worn by…
Tulane offered the perfect transition from military to civilian life for this graduate
The SoPA digital design and health and wellness programs served as the perfect transition from military to civilian life for Manuel Lopez Vergara.
Tulane School of Architecture receives $2.91 million for its new Center on Climate Change and Urbanism
Tulane received a gift to propel the School of Architecture’s multidisciplinary efforts in climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Graduating student leader embodies service and spirit of ‘paying it forward’
Graduating student Kwesil Ezeh has shown dedication to service across various leadership roles and organizations during her time at Tulane.
Visionary healthcare leader, Pulitzer Prize winner and civil rights pioneer to be honored at Tulane Commencement
Tulane will recognize the significant achievements and contributions to society of three individuals at the Unified Commencement Ceremony, held on…
Five fun facts about cicadas, a ‘biological phenomenon to be relished’
Keith Clay, professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, shared some fun facts about cicadas in advance of this year’s emergence.
Deputy secretary of energy touts clean energy careers at Tulane visit
David Turk, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, touts clean energy jobs during a program at Tulane.
Tulane grad inspired to continue work supporting underserved small business owners
Tarlton Walker wants to work in the private equity investment space, focusing on supporting Black and Brown business owners.
Graduate reflects with gratitude on her time as student leader at Tulane
Graduating student and Tulane 34 recipient Akira Shelton has been a part of several student organizations, which have given her profound lessons.
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 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 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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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,…
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…
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.
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 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…
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…
