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Tulane leaders share vision for downtown growth at Urban Land Institute breakfast

President Michael A. Fitts addresses business and civic leaders at the latest installment of the Urban Land Institute Louisiana Real Estate Breakfast…

People
Howard Boyd named Tulane University general counsel

Howard Boyd, a widely respected attorney and longtime member of Tulane University’s Office of the General Counsel, has been appointed to the office’s…

New Hires
New interim dean looks to expand access, advance careers at School of Professional Advancement

After nearly a decade working at the School of Professional Advancement, Christa Payne has been appointed its interim dean. (Photo by Kenny Lass)

People, Science
Tulane researcher honored as Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

YiPing Chen, the John L. and Mary Wright Ebaugh Chair in Science and Engineering, has been honored as a Fellow of the American Association for the…

People
From Tulane Law to the NBA front office: Onsi Saleh’s rapid rise

Tulane Law alumnus Onsi Saleh is one of three Tulane Law graduates to reach the highest ranks of a professional sports team’s front office. (Photo…

On Campus
Summer upgrades prepare Tulane’s uptown campus for the academic year

During the summer months, university crews are hard at work to complete maintenance and infrastructure projects that enhance the beauty and function…

Science
From New Hampshire to the Mississippi Delta, graduates of Tulane’s river-coastal program are making a difference

Engineers and scientists working across the United States complete Tulane’s hybrid master’s program while managing real-world river, navigation and…

Research in Real Time
Student-led program uses data to help community groups address challenges

Jacquelyne Thoni Howard, senior professor of practice and associate director of student engagement in the Connolly Alexander Institute for Data…

Research in Real Time, Science
Bacteria-produced molecule shows promise in slowing cancer spread

Researchers working in the laboratory of Tulane Cancer Center researcher Dr. Hua Lu (front, left) recently identified a naturally occurring molecule…

On Campus
Nursing track launches for Newcomb-Tulane College students

The new nursing major, developed through a partnership between Newcomb-Tulane College (NTC) and Tulane University School of Medicine’s Program of…