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At NOLA Book Fest at Tulane University, Mayor Helena Moreno strikes a hopeful note for New Orleans’ future

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno spoke at the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University as part of The Atlantic's "Atlantic Across…

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Author Catherine Price discusses smartphones’ impact on connection, student life in conversation with President Fitts

At a festival celebrating the pleasures of reading and in-person connection, author Catherine Price made the case that smartphones are quietly…

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Students gain exclusive access to top authors at New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University

During New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University, Zoe Sanchez, a design major in the School of Architecture and Built Environment, was among a…

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Rep. Troy Carter joins Book Festival panel on Xavier University’s centennial

Xavier University President Reynold Verret, U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, Xavier history professor Sharlene Sinegal-DeCuir and Xavier archivist and…

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During NOLA Book Fest at Tulane University, Sen. John Kennedy and Walter Isaacson explore disagreement without division

U.S. Sen. John Kennedy came to the New Orleans Book Fest at Tulane University on Saturday with a special message: disagreement doesn’t have to mean…

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New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University draws record crowds to celebrate books and ideas

This year's New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University attracted a record number of attendees, who gathered to hear celebrated authors,…

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Photo recap: Look back at the fifth annual NOLA Book Fest at Tulane University

More than 250 authors, artists, storytellers, chefs, musicians and moderators gathered on Tulane's uptown campus alongside thousands of literary…

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Culinary icons to lead conversations at the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University

This year’s New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University, taking place March 12-15, includes an impressive lineup of chefs and restaurateurs who…

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Tulane authors, presenters at the 2026 NOLA Book Fest at Tulane University

Faculty, staff, alumni and a student from across Tulane will appear on panels discussing a variety of topics at the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival…

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Bringing food policy to the table at NOLA Book Fest at Tulane University

Food brings people together. That’s the message Tulane University graduate Samantha Fleurinor hopes visitors to the upcoming New Orleans Book…