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Tulane opens Paul Hall, a transformative home for science and engineering
The spring semester begins with opening of Steven and Jann Paul Hall for Science and Engineering, a state-of-the-art building for discovery and…
Last call for applications for Tulane University’s $50k Demo Day pitch competition
Aspiring entrepreneurs have until midnight on Sunday, Jan. 21, to apply for a chance to win startup funding through the Tulane University Innovation…
Dr. Tonette Krousel-Wood appointed to US Preventive Services Task Force
Tulane University physician-researcher Dr. M. “Tonette” Krousel-Wood has been appointed to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent,…
Office of the Provost and Innovation Institute fund three $50,000 technology development projects
Three new technologies have joined the growing roster of projects supported by the Provost’s Proof of Concept Fund.
Chess tournament shows revitalization of the game at Tulane
The Tulane Quick Chess Tournament, held last semester, was the largest all-ages United States Chess Federation tournament in Louisiana since 2018.
RSV shown to infect nerve cells, cause inflammation and damage
A new study from Tulane University has found that respiratory syncytial virus, a common respiratory infection in children and those 60 and older, can…
School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) Dean Suri Duitch to step down in January
Suri Duitch, dean and vice president of academic innovation at Tulane University School of Professional Advancement, will step down Jan. 24.
Tulane social work graduates ready to impact lives
Fifty Tulane School of Social Work students graduated this week with their doctorate degrees, and another 150 students received master’s degrees in…
Newcomb Art Museum to open exhibits exploring new acquisitions, Black labor and folk art from the American South
From Jan. 18 through June 1, 2024, Newcomb Art Museum will present three distinct exhibitions – Legacy Traces: Recent Additions to the Museum…
Tulane researchers make breakthrough in fighting a leading cause of fungal pneumonia
Scientists at Tulane University School of Medicine have developed a promising new model to study a pneumonia-causing fungus that has been notoriously…
Angel Family Foundation gives $1.3 million for graduate economics fellowship at Tulane
The Angel Family Foundation’s gift to the Department of Economics will establish the Angel Family Graduate Fellowship Endowed Fund to provide tuition…
Could gut bacteria cause osteoporosis? New research finds connection
One of the most common forms of gut bacteria may be to blame for osteoporosis.
Essential staff at Tulane celebrated with laughter and sincere appreciation
The Essential Employee Event was a celebration of the unwavering dedication of the essential staff of Tulane.
Tulane University launches new nursing program
Tulane University is launching a new nursing program through a collaboration between the Tulane School of Medicine (SoM) and the Tulane School of…
Meet the Dean of Tulane's new Program of Nursing
Brenda Douglas PhD, RN, CNE, will serve as the Dean of the newly-announced Program of Nursing in the School of Medicine. This groundbreaking nursing…
Tulane study finds better way for stores to get consumers to ‘stock up’ on sales
Retailers may want to rethink advertising their next big sale as an opportunity for customers to “stock up and save.” A new Tulane University study…
New Orleans startups increase staffing, funding and equity despite recession threat
New Orleans area startups are staffing up and attracting more investment funding despite headwinds from higher interest rates, inflation and…
Two Tulane research pioneers named National Academy of Inventors Fellows
Tulane University researchers Tony Hu, PhD, and David Coy, PhD, have been named Fellows by the National Academy of Inventors, a prestigious…
Therapy and bomb-sniffing dog brings comfort and security to campus
Officer Max, a highly trained service dog who is as adept at sniffing for explosives as he is at providing comfort, is a true celebrity at Tulane.
Tulane economist receives grants to study charter schools at the national level
The National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice (REACH) at Tulane University received a total of $975,964 in funding from both the…
Tulane debuts new 100% electric shuttles to reduce carbon footprint
Tulane University introduced nine new electric shuttles to its transportation fleet this fall, becoming the first university in the New Orleans area…
Third Annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University unveils 2024 author lineup
The 2024 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University announced today the much-anticipated lineup for its third-annual literary festival with more…
Tulane showcases AI expertise through new online hub
Tulane has launched a new website that highlights how Tulane is actively integrating AI across campus with guidelines to ensure ethical and…
Tulane study: combined antibiotics more effective against Lyme disease
Tulane University researchers have found that a combination of antibiotics is more effective in treating Lyme disease than the commonly prescribed…
Tulane receives $5 million in scholarship support
An anonymous $5 million donation will expand undergraduate scholarship opportunities at Tulane University.
New study has found a way to stop key lung cancer protein
A new study by Tulane University has uncovered a previously unknown molecular pathway that could be instrumental to halting lung cancer in its tracks.
Cowen Institute awarded grant to create the New Orleans College & Career Attainment Network
The Cowen Institute received a $250,000 grant from the philanthropic foundation Carnegie Corporation of New York to launch and expand the New Orleans…
Tulane University names David Harris as new Director of Athletics
David Harris has been named the Green Wave’s new Director of Athletics and the Ben Weiner Director of Athletics Chair.
Making a splash with Wave of Support
How the Wave of Support initiative is revamping Tulane’s mental and emotional health support systems
Tulane scientists invent single, rapid test for both HIV and TB
Researchers at Tulane have developed a new and rapid test that can detect both HIV and tuberculosis at the same time with just a small amount of…
Tulane celebrates global connections with 2023 International Education Week
Tulane's International Education Week celebrates the university's global footprint, with international students and scholars representing…
Prominent business leader joins Board of Tulane
Jeffrey B. Goldring, a prominent business leader, has joined the Board of Tulane, the university’s main governing body.
Tulane student gets New Orleans civil rights activist's home added to National Register of Historic Places
How does alcohol’s anxiety reduction differ across sexes?
A new study out of Tulane University and LSU Health Sciences Center found that the mechanism that causes alcohol to decrease anxiety when consumed at…
Tulane Researchers Honored at the 2023 Tulane Research, Scholarship, and Artistic Achievement Awards Ceremony
At Tulane University's annual Research, Scholarship, and Artistic Achievement Awards Ceremony, the spotlight was firmly on the university’s…
Tulane part of consortium designated as national Tech Hub
The U.S. Economic Development Administration announced last week that Gulf Louisiana Offshore Wind Propeller, a consortium that includes Tulane…
Tulane part of consortium designated as national Tech Hub
The U.S. Economic Development Administration announced last week that Gulf Louisiana Offshore Wind Propeller, a consortium that includes Tulane…
Tulane and LSU awarded $22 million for plan to save Lower Mississippi River Delta
Tulane University and Louisiana State University have been awarded $22 million by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to…
Great startup ideas get exposure, feedback during Pitch Friday Homecoming edition
Tulane student entrepreneurs brought their startup ideas before Wave Weekend audiences during a homecoming round of Pitch Friday, competing for $1,…
Tulane University Innovation Institute launches university’s first Faculty Innovation Council
Tulane faculty now have a direct line to weigh in on the university’s programmatic innovation strategies and goals for the Tulane University…
New Orleans Book Festival and New Orleans Entrepreneur Week Announce Partnership and Date Alignment
The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University and New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) will take place during the same week this spring,…
Innovative alumni discuss entrepreneurial pursuits during Wave Weekend panel discussion
A panel of Tulane alumni entrepreneurs who have successfully launched and sustained innovative businesses shared their insights with Tulane students…
A $5 million gift launches Schwartz Family Center for Experiential Business Learning
