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Tulane essential employees recognized for their steadfast dedication
The Essential Employee Event on Oct. 22, 2024, recognized the steadfast dedication of Tulane's essential staff, offering an afternoon filled…
Photo recap: Reliving Wave Weekend '24
Tulane students, families, alumni, staff, faculty and Green Wave fans gathered last week to celebrate Wave Weekend ‘24, featuring Homecoming,…
Tulane engineering students travel to Ghana for sanitation project
This summer, a group of Tulane students traveled to Ghana to learn about toilets.
First-Generation Day Celebration
In honor of National First-Generation Day, campus partners hosted an event last week to celebrate first-generation students at Tulane.
Students create video games in class
Students use cutting-edge technology, like virtual reality and motion capture, to design their own video games in Game Studio classes at Tulane.
New classes bring interdisciplinary approaches to science to the forefront
A new series of classes at Tulane aims show what can be accomplished when big topics are studied from a range of disciplinary approaches.
Paul Tulane Society induction welcomes new members, celebrates philanthropic achievement
The Paul Tulane Society Induction Ceremony and Gratitude Dinner offers Tulane an opportunity to celebrate the university’s most committed…
Gulf Scholars Program supports students with additional funding
The Gulf Scholars Program at Tulane University recently received $75,000 in additional funding to support the aim of preparing students to address…
Professional Development Day 2024 fosters growth and skill enhancement
This year’s event consists of 12 virtual sessions in the morning and five in-person workshops in the afternoon.
Tulane returning to normal operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine
Studying disease-causing bacteria in Lake Pontchartrain
This year, Tulane senior Annika Nelson received the Louisiana Sea Grant to study pathogenic, or disease-causing, bacteria in Lake Pontchartrain.
Tulane partner, Aramark, brings new chapter and options to campus dining experience
Tulane welcomes Aramark Collegiate Hospitality as its new dining partner this fall.
Class of 2028 enters their ‘Roll Wave era’ with Swiftie-inspired Convocation
Using recorded excerpts from Taylor Swift’s songs, President Michael A. Fitts encouraged the Class of 2028 to not be afraid to try something new.
TIERA scholar’s project to be featured in classrooms globally
Tulane graduate Cece Acosta did not expect her summer spent making clay caterpillars in Ecuador would result in sharing data with millions.
First-year medical students honored at White Coat Ceremony
The 190 students of the Class of 2028 began their medical careers with the White Coat Ceremony.
Tulane School of Medicine receives $10 million from the Marshall family to fight cancer
The gift will create a faculty chair, a dedicated research fund and state-of-the-art laboratories.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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 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.
2024 EDI Awards Ceremony
The EDI Awards recognized and celebrated the commitment by Tulanians who work toward creating an inclusive environment at the university.
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.
Chess tournament shows revitalization of the game at Tulane
The Tulane Quick Chess Tournament, held last semester, was the largest all-ages United States Chess Federation tournament in Louisiana since 2018.
Essential staff at Tulane celebrated with laughter and sincere appreciation
The Essential Employee Event was a celebration of the unwavering dedication of the essential staff of Tulane.
Cowen Institute awarded grant to create the New Orleans College & Career Attainment Network
The Cowen Institute received a $250,000 grant from the philanthropic foundation Carnegie Corporation of New York to launch and expand the New Orleans…
Tulane celebrates global connections with 2023 International Education Week
Tulane's International Education Week celebrates the university's global footprint, with international students and scholars representing…
Innovative alumni discuss entrepreneurial pursuits during Wave Weekend panel discussion
A panel of Tulane alumni entrepreneurs who have successfully launched and sustained innovative businesses shared their insights with Tulane students…
A $5 million gift launches Schwartz Family Center for Experiential Business Learning
Tulane alumni, families and students celebrate Wave Weekend ’23 with Green Wave spirit
Wave Weekend ’23 was full of celebration for Tulane students, families, alumni, faculty and staff, friends, and fans. More than 10,000 people…
Tulane alumni, families and students celebrate record-breaking Wave Weekend ’23 with Green Wave spirit
Wave Weekend ’23 was full of celebration for Tulane students, families, alumni, faculty and staff, friends, and fans. More than 10,000 people…
Elevating leadership excellence: Discover the Tulane University Leadership Institute
New Reily Center pool and natatorium open to much excitement
White Coat Ceremony celebrates, welcomes first-year medical students
Tulane to host inaugural Stonewall Pride event for faculty and staff
President Fitts delivers University Partnerships Programme Foundation lecture in London