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Renowned scholar appointed to new faculty chair named for Tulane President
Ibrahim Demir, an acclaimed researcher in climate and data science, has been named the Michael A. Fitts Presidential Chair in Environmental…
Dr. Michael White recognized as Tulane Trailblazer with Jazz Series named in his honor
New Orleans musical legend, jazz scholar and Tulane alumnus Dr. Michael White was recognized as a Tulane Trailblazer at last week’s Thursday Night…
Study: Poor parental diet linked to multi-generational health risks
Is it possible to pass on the effects of malnutrition? A new animal study found that a protein-deficient diet in one or both parents created related…
Study: Biological sex changes how cancer grows in fruit flies. Here’s what that could mean for humans
A new study found that tumors grew 2.5 times larger in female fruit flies than males. With fruit flies sharing many genetic similarities with humans…
Tulane receives $4.7 million grant to continue national health equity research collaborative
The Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine has been awarded $4.76 million from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to…
Tulane alumnus J. David Barksdale returns to Board of Tulane
Tulane alumnus J. David Barksdale, a seasoned technology investor and telecommunications executive, has rejoined the Board of Tulane, the university’…
Tulane National Primate Research Center celebrates 60 years of discovery
The Tulane National Primate Research Center celebrates 60 years of scientific contributions this year.
Honey can reveal clues about environmental pollution near you
Can honey be a tool for monitoring environmental pollution? A new study found that may be the case after testing honeys from 48 states and finding…
Tulane professor partners with Chicago researchers to use hair-combing routine as trauma therapy
A team of experts from the Tulane School of Social Work is partnering with University of Chicago Medicine on a study that will incorporate hair…
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…
Tulane shapes the conversation around the future of energy
Global thought leaders and experts across academia, industry, government and nonprofits convened with faculty, students, alumni, local community…
New nasal vaccine shows promise in curbing whooping cough spread
With whooping cough cases on the rise, a new nasal vaccine aims to stop both the infection and transmission of the disease. Current whooping cough…
Photo recap: Future of Energy Forum 2024
Tulane University hosted the inaugural Future of Energy Forum on Nov. 13-15, 2024, gathering global thought leaders and experts for interdisciplinary…
Tulane opens global doors with International Education Week 2024
Starting Monday, Nov. 18, Tulane, along with campuses across the U.S., will be hosting International Education Week 2024 (IEW), a celebration of…
Q&A part 3: Forum speakers weigh in on the future of energy
Tulane will host the inaugural Tulane Future of Energy Forum from Nov. 13 to 15, gathering global thought leaders and experts who are focused on…
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,…
New study links historical redlining to delays in HIV treatment
A new study found that those living in previously redlined neighborhoods experience longer delays between diagnosis of HIV and achieving viral…
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.
Tulane engineering students travel to Ghana for sanitation project
This summer, a group of Tulane students traveled to Ghana to learn about toilets.
Tulane faculty honored at the 2024 Research, Scholarship and Artistic Achievement Awards ceremony
As faculty from every school at Tulane University gathered for the annual Research, Scholarship and Artistic Achievement Awards, it was clear that it…
Q&A part 2: Speakers share thoughts ahead of the Future of Energy Forum
In preparation for the Future of Energy Forum, Tulane News spoke with a few speakers who will be participating in the forum.
President Fitts celebrates year of growth and achievement in 2024 State of the University address
Tulane President Michael A. Fitts delivered his annual State of the University address last week, lauding Tulane's dedicated staff and expert…
Tulane researcher ‘will talk to anyone who will listen’ about the brain
When it comes to the brain, Tulane researcher Elizabeth Engler-Chiurazzi "will talk to anyone who will listen."
Tulane researcher receives $1.6 million grant to study trauma-induced blood loss
A new grant will allow researchers at Tulane to investigate the reasons why some trauma patients have worse outcomes and hopefully find a way to…
Q&A part 1: Faculty thoughts on the future of energy
In preparation for the Future of Energy Forum, Tulane News spoke with faculty members Ludovico Feoli and Daniel Shantz, who will join the impressive…
Tulane graduate student aims to tackle school-to-prison pipeline
PhD student Alanna Manigault has been named a Health Policy Research Scholar by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a national leadership development…
Have we recovered all the major Maya cities? Not even close, new research suggests
New research from Tulane University, published in the journal Antiquity, shows lidar imaging of 50 square miles of land in Campeche, Mexico, an area…
Architecture students add sculpture to annual Sukkah Build
Thirty students from the Tulane School of Architecture spent the past month designing and erecting a sukkah and sculpture for the 16th annual Sukkah…
Tulane to host major Future of Energy Forum
The event will gather leading experts in New Orleans Nov. 13-15 to discuss innovative solutions to meet global energy demands while advancing toward…
Survey: New Orleans startups see AI as their biggest opportunity — and threat
Most New Orleans area startups see artificial intelligence and machine learning as likely game-changers for their industries, but they’re not all…
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.
Tulane to lead new CDC center for public health emergency preparedness across South Central US
Tulane University will establish a new regional center aimed at addressing gaps in emergency preparedness in public health systems across Louisiana,…
Flowerree Symposium explores climate change research and policies
Leading researchers and policy experts from across the country gathered at Tulane last week to discuss the growing challenges and emerging solutions…
Tulane ROTC students’ academic achievements honored
The wall was established to celebrate those students who earn Latin honors during their undergraduate years.
Board of Tulane member Kim Boyle receives honor of a lifetime
Board of Tulane member Kim M. Boyle was recognized with the highest honor given by the Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Legal Society.
Tulane students foster, adopt animals in wake of Hurricane Francine
When hurricanes threaten coastal communities, left vulnerable are animal shelters in the storm’s path where workers have to remain on site to keep…
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.
Emmylou Harris, Grace Potter, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram and more to headline 2024 Tipping Point
The Tipping Point 2024 boasts an impressive all-star lineup, headlined by thirteen-time Grammy winner Emmylou Harris, powerhouse vocalist Grace…
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…
Tulane junior cherished summer as a White House intern
Tulane junior Caroline Sanders had the experience of a lifetime as a White House intern during the summer of 2024.
Is climate change stressing us out? New study aims to find out
Tulane University has been awarded $1 million to investigate how climate-induced factors impact mental health outcomes in five Gulf South states:…
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…
Walmart Foundation grant to fund Tulane's research on improving disaster assistance programs
Tulane University School of Social Work’s Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy (DRLA) has received a $550,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to…