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Materials science professor at Tulane wins CAREER award from National Science Foundation
Matthew Montemore has received the CAREER award, a prestigious recognition that the NSF gives to early-career researchers.
AI professor at Tulane wins CAREER award from National Science Foundation
Nicholas Mattei, associate professor of computer science in the School of Science and Engineering at Tulane, has received a CAREER award from the…
The musical robots of Dixon Hall
In Algorithmic and Computer Music, groups of students combine musical and engineering concepts to create musical robots.
Tulane receives $2.5 million for third installment of Next Wave Scholarship Challenge
A $2.5 million anonymous donation will kickstart the third phase of the Next Wave Scholarship Challenge, a dollar-for-dollar matching program that…
Center for College Access keeping its promise to prepare Louisiana high schoolers for college
The Louisiana Center for College Access provides high school students with free SAT and ACT prep courses, essay writing workshops and other programs…
Tulane receives gift from Gene and Mary Koss to create professorship in glass
A gift from Tulane professor Gene Koss and his wife, Mary, will create the Gene and Mary Koss Professorship in Glass Endowed Fund.
Tulane recognizes distinguished cohort of 2024 graduates during Tulane 34 Awards Ceremony
Thirty-four exceptional graduates from the Class of 2024 were honored at the Tulane 34 Award Ceremony on Thursday, May 16.
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…
Photo recap: Unified Commencement Ceremony honors Class of 2024
Relive Tulane's 2024 Unified Commencement Ceremony, held Saturday, May 18, 2024, through these photo highlights.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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 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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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 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…
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…