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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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
