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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…

Trailblazers
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…

Science
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…

News Releases
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…

News Releases
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…

News Releases
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’…

Science
Tulane National Primate Research Center celebrates 60 years of discovery

The Tulane National Primate Research Center celebrates 60 years of scientific contributions this year.

News Releases
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…

Health
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…

Event, Life@Tulane
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…

Event
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…

Research in Real Time
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…

Event
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…

Event
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…

Event
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…

Life@Tulane, On Campus
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,…

News Releases
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…

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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.

Life@Tulane, World
Tulane engineering students travel to Ghana for sanitation project

This summer, a group of Tulane students traveled to Ghana to learn about toilets.

Event, People
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…

Event
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.

On Campus
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…

People, Science
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."

Health, News Releases, Research in Real Time, Science
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…

Event, People
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…

Health
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…

News Releases
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…

On Campus
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…

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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…

News Releases
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…

Life@Tulane, On Campus
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.

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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,…

Event, On Campus, Science
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…

On Campus
Tulane ROTC students’ academic achievements honored

The wall was established to celebrate those students who earn Latin honors during their undergraduate years.

Event, People
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.

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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…

Life@Tulane, Science
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.

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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…

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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…

On Campus, People
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.

News Releases, Research in Real Time, Science
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:…

Life@Tulane, On Campus
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…

News Releases, Research in Real Time
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…