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Tulane Commencement celebrates the resilience and ambition of the Class of 2024
At the Unified Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 18, Tulane honored the Class of 2024, made up of 2,800 graduates across nine schools and…
Assistants who supported classroom technology during COVID-19 graduate
Eleven of the assistants have remained with the program and will join their fellow graduates at Commencement 2024.
Tulane grad’s academic journey leads to co-founding medical startup company
Kalen Hall co-founded a company, Informuta, that helps clinicians determine if a bacteria’s DNA will be drug-resistant.
Graduating students honored for commitment to public service with 2024 Runsdorf Award
William Bai and Mickey Mickle are the 2024 recipients of the Jim Runsdorf Excellence in Public Service Student Award.
Decoding the colors of commencement
Check out this guide, designed by Tulane graphic designer Kim Rainey, to help identify the schools and colors signified through the regalia worn by…
Tulane School of Architecture receives $2.91 million for its new Center on Climate Change and Urbanism
Tulane received a gift to propel the School of Architecture’s multidisciplinary efforts in climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Tulane offered the perfect transition from military to civilian life for this graduate
The SoPA digital design and health and wellness programs served as the perfect transition from military to civilian life for Manuel Lopez Vergara.
Graduating student leader embodies service and spirit of ‘paying it forward’
Graduating student Kwesil Ezeh has shown dedication to service across various leadership roles and organizations during her time at Tulane.
Visionary healthcare leader, Pulitzer Prize winner and civil rights pioneer to be honored at Tulane Commencement
Tulane will recognize the significant achievements and contributions to society of three individuals at the Unified Commencement Ceremony, held on…
Five fun facts about cicadas, a ‘biological phenomenon to be relished’
Keith Clay, professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, shared some fun facts about cicadas in advance of this year’s emergence.
Deputy secretary of energy touts clean energy careers at Tulane visit
David Turk, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, touts clean energy jobs during a program at Tulane.
Tulane grad inspired to continue work supporting underserved small business owners
Tarlton Walker wants to work in the private equity investment space, focusing on supporting Black and Brown business owners.
Graduate reflects with gratitude on her time as student leader at Tulane
Graduating student and Tulane 34 recipient Akira Shelton has been a part of several student organizations, which have given her profound lessons.
Tulane graduate eager to build on global experience back home in New Orleans
Michael Hornsby is graduating with a Master of Health Administration degree after years of working in project management, emergency management and…
Service an integral part of neuroscience, cell and molecular biology grad’s Tulane experience
Eshan Damle became a Tulanian amid the pandemic, and this experience ended up sparking research interests and volunteer opportunities that have…
Graduate’s Tulane journey was 20 years in the making
Becky Callegan, who will graduate from the School of Architecture, was inspired to learn about building science after her husband suffered health…
Tulane faculty to be honored with 2024 university-wide teaching awards
Tulane University will honor dedicated faculty members with university-wide teaching awards during the Unified Commencement Ceremony.
Study finds potential new treatment path for lasting Lyme disease symptoms
Tulane University researchers have identified a promising new approach to treating persistent neurological symptoms associated with Lyme disease,…
Give Green 2024 breaks records in money raised, number of donors
A record number of Tulanians came together to raise more money than ever before.
Commencement student speaker delighted to share message of resilience with Tulane graduates
Tulane Law School graduate Tamunoboma Dominion Fenny will share her message of hope and perseverance as this year's commencement student speaker…
Strap in for support: 8th annual Pink Bra Run returns to raise money for breast cancer research
On Saturday, April 20, Krewe de Pink will host the 8th Annual Pink Bra Run, benefitting Tulane Cancer Center's Breast Cancer Research Program.…
Tulane University names new chief of police, Frank Young
Young joined the Tulane University Police Department in 2022 and most recently served as the deputy chief of patrol operations.
New statewide research reveals the staggering economic cost of intimate partner violence in Louisiana
A new study by Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute found that intimate partner violence cost Louisiana $10.1 billion in medical expenses, lost…
Tulane University’s Middle American Research Institute receives grant for mapping of Maya civilization
The grant will increase the ability of the Middle American Research Institute’s Geographic Information Systems Lab to use lidar technology.
Tulane School of Science and Engineering announces new engineering minors for fall 2024
In the fall 2024 semester, undergraduates at Tulane will have three new options for minors in the School of Science and Engineering.
Tulane’s School of Liberal Arts announces Colie Edison of WNBA as 2024 alumni award recipient and graduation speaker
The Tulane University School of Liberal Arts announced that Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Senior Vice President and Chief Growth…
2022 EDI Climate Survey results discussed at webinar
The EDI Climate Survey asked the Tulane community to share their perceptions of how the university supports equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.
Tulane kicks off transformation to the cloud with WaveWorks!
WaveWorks! is an initiative to implement a cloud-based IT platform, OracleCloud, to replace Tulane's current systems for finance, budget and…
Freeman School on the ascent amid big recent wins
Fueled by its new strategic plan and a revitalized MBA curriculum, Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business is riding a wave of momentum…
Researchers develop new method for studying ‘underwater avalanches’
On the continental slope under the ocean, turbidity currents move more sediment than any process on Earth. These “underwater avalanches” move…
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.
