Commencement News

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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…

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Runsdorf winners share passion for public service

Two graduating seniors are the 2025 recipients of the Jim Runsdorf Excellence in Public Service Student Award.

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Tulane beach volleyball player finds passion for medicine

Samantha Green came to Tulane to play beach volleyball and study biology. She accomplished both with flying colors.

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Teacher turned law school grad finds fulfillment in helping others

A high school teacher shifted gears after the COVID-19 pandemic to bring his passion for mentorship to a new career in the law.

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Job pivot fostered graduate's interest in law

After the COVID-19 pandemic exposed a graduate with dreams of the corporate world to new possibilities, he looked to Tulane for a chance to work in…

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Graduate student’s winding path to music therapy

Tulane graduate student looks forward to using her musical talents and degrees in public health and social work to help those in need.