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Tulane receives $2 million gift to establish faculty chair in AI at School of Science and Engineering
The gift from alumnus Mark Wheeler and his wife, Amelia Archer, will create the Mark D. Wheeler Chair in Artificial Intelligence Endowed Fund.
New director of Tulane Catholic fosters spiritual growth and community engagement
Get to know Rev. Ian Bordenave, O.P., the new chaplain and director of Tulane Catholic, as he discusses the center's spiritual, social and…
Study: Vanishing photos make matches multiply on dating apps
A new Tulane University study finds that sharing ephemeral photos, which vanish after being seen, can increase the number of matches on a dating app.
Kerry Walsh Stockwell receives Yvette Milner Jones Award for 2024
Kerry Walsh Stockwell, assistant vice president for campus engagement and executive communications, has received the 2024 Yvette Milner Jones Award,…
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…
Tulane celebrates excellence at the State Capitol
Tulane University officials gathered at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge for a day of festivities, meetings and proclamations, all designed…
Mangroves are ‘just awesome,’ says Tulane researcher
Daniel Friess, the Cochran Family Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Tulane University, keeps it simple when explaining why mangroves,…
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian and commentator Jon Meacham to address Tulane’s 2024 graduates
Jon Meacham, the acclaimed presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, will be address graduates at Tulane's 2024 Unified…
Tulane awarded $1 million to create innovative graduate study program in Africana Studies and Art
With the grant, the School of Liberal Arts has developed a collaborative program between the Africana Studies Program and the Newcomb Art Department.
Tulane inspires future scientists at Women and Girls in Science Symposium
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Tulane National Primate Research Center (TNPRC) hosted its inaugural Women and Girls in Science…
Third annual New Orleans Book Fest at Tulane University: Relive the literary celebration through photos
The festival lit up the uptown campus March 14-16, with more than 150 authors and thought leaders, 90+ panels, book signings and more.
Infections from these bacteria are on the rise. New blood test cuts diagnosis time from months to hours
Tulane University researchers have designed a platform to perform blood-based diagnoses of nontuberculosis mycobacteria, simplifying and shortening a…
Babies born with improper kidney development can face lifelong challenges. New study finds key biochemical pathway – and potential solution
A sugar-derived molecule, acetyl-CoA, may ensure proper development of nephrons, the filtering units in kidneys, in developing fetuses. Babies born…
Tulane authors, presenters at the 2024 New Orleans Book Fest
When the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University takes place Thursday, March 14, to Saturday, March 16, a number of faculty, staff, board…
Marcilynn Burke named new Dean of Tulane Law School
Marcilynn Burke has been named dean of Tulane University School of Law, effective August 5.
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.
Speaker Newt Gingrich donates congressional papers to Tulane University
Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich, a Tulane University alumnus, has donated his congressional papers to the…
New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University Announces 2024 Schedule
The third annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University has unveiled its full 2024 schedule, which features more than 150 acclaimed authors…
Tulane professor tackles inequities in world’s food systems
Tulane professor Marcus A. Coleman teaches Global Food Economy, focusing on the challenge of feeding a growing world population with limited natural…
Tulane University partners with two iconic New Orleans schools
As part of its ongoing commitment to academic excellence and the local community, Tulane University has announced a historic partnership with two…
Tulane mathematician named 2024 Sloan Foundation research fellow
Samuel Punshon-Smith, an assistant professor in the Tulane University School of Science and Engineering, is one of 126 named Sloan Foundation…
Tulane Innovation Institute unveils finalists for $50K Demo Day startup contest
The Tulane University Innovation Institute announced finalists for its $50K Demo Day contest, a pitch competition that spotlights startups working to…
Opening night with The Atlantic, along with culinary and musical offerings, announced for the 2024 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University
The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University today announced the opening sessions of the festival in collaboration with The Atlantic, the…
The gold standard: Nobel Prize gifted to Tulane University by Dr. Andrew Schally
Dr. Andrew Schally, a researcher at Tulane and the New Orleans VA Medical Center from 1962-2005, gifted his 1977 Nobel Prize to the university.
Tulane named a top producer of Fulbright students for second year in a row
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named Tulane a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students for…
Tulane breaks ground on National Pan-Hellenic Council plots
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) plots will serve as a public space for students, alumni and community members to celebrate the rich history…
Carnival Collection at Tulane presents a vibrant chronicle of history and culture
The Carnival Collection is part of Tulane Libraries' Louisiana Research Collection and includes more than 5,600 costume and float designs…
Tulane appoints Dr. Kasi Russell-Lodrigue as associate director and chief veterinary medical officer at TNPRC
Tulane University has appointed Kasi Russell-Lodrigue, as the new associate director, chief veterinary medical officer, and chair of the Division of…
Tulane University awarded $9.2 million NIH contract for innovative oral vaccine development
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded a contract for up to $…
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.
Tulane University launches new landscape architecture and engineering dual degree to address climate challenges
Tulane archaeologist uncovers ancient Maya king’s tomb, revealing rare treasures and royal lineage
Tulane part of record-setting $160 million grant to transform Louisiana’s energy industry
Tulane receives $1.6 million to develop nanoscale drug delivery
Creating holes in a cell is usually a bad thing, but researchers at Tulane are studying how they might create controlled nanopores to deliver…
Interim dean selected for School of Professional Advancement
Ilianna Kwaske has assumed the role of interim dean at the Tulane School of Professional Advancement effective Jan. 25.
2024 EDI Awards Ceremony
The EDI Awards recognized and celebrated the commitment by Tulanians who work toward creating an inclusive environment at the university.
Study: This protein may be the ‘glue’ that helps COVID virus stick
A new study found that a protein most commonly found in blood vessels and the brain may enhance COVID-19's ability to bind with cells.
AI sentencing cut jail time for low-risk offenders, but study finds racial bias persisted
Judges relying on artificial intelligence tools to determine criminal sentences handed down markedly less jail time in tens of thousands of cases,…
Newcomb Hall renovation to bring new light to School of Liberal Arts
Newcomb Hall, the iconic centerpiece of the Tulane University School of Liberal Arts, will begin a major renovation this summer.
Poll: Parents like their kids’ schools but not direction of NOLA and public education overall
A new poll from the Cowen Institute at Tulane University indicates growing dissatisfaction with the direction of New Orleans leadership and the city’…
Researchers discover brain pathway that regulates fear responses
In a new study published in Nature, researchers at Tulane describe a novel pathway in the brain that sheds light on the way the brain switches from a…
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.
