Tulane President Mike Fitts takes the opportunity to “let our world-class faculty and staff know where we are succeeding, where we are improving and how we are building the future together.”

Fitts presents Avian "Mr. Dependable" Washington with a Tulane Spirit Award.

The crowd is treated to music by the Free Agents Brass Band.

Faculty and staff stream into the Lavin-Bernick Center for a reception.

A member of the Free Agents Brass Band keeps things lively.

Lisa O'Dwyer, left, and Theresa Smith enjoy the taco bar during the reception.

Tulane event planner Caroline Keyes accepts her door prize —a 3-month membership to the Reily Center.

NIH taps Tulane neuroscientist to lead effort to standardize research in genetic aging

American College of Surgeons honors Tulane resident for volunteer service in Haiti

Study finds common cold virus can infect the placenta

Newcomb Art Museum to host free performances, reception for the close of 'Flint is Family' and 'The American Dream Denied'

Two Tulane physicians awarded high honors from American Heart Association