Veterans among Tulane’s Class of 2023
Among the 3,000 graduates who make up Tulane’s graduating Class of 2023, at least 10 brought a unique perspective to college life: They are active duty military or veterans. Tulane University has been ranked a veteran-friendly university, offers services to students who are eligible for VA educational benefits, has a Student Veterans of America chapter, and is forming an alumni affinity group for veterans. Congratulations to these graduates and other veterans who are members of Tulane’s Class of 2023.
William Ancar
Branch of service: U.S. Army
Degree earned: Master of Business Administration, A. B. Freeman School of Business
Field of study: Global Strategy and Management
Frank Canaan
Branch of service: U.S. Navy
Degree earned: Bachelor of Arts, School of Professional Advancement
Field of study: Homeland Security Studies
• Canaan will retire from active duty in 2024, after which he plans to work in the intelligence and management fields.
Nicholas Olivencia
Branch of service: U.S. Marines
Degree earned: Juris Doctor, Tulane Law School
Career plan: Clerking for Hon. Stacey G. C. Jernigan, Bankruptcy Court, in northern Texas; later, he will join Kirkland & Ellis Restructuring Group in Chicago.
Charles (Andrew) Perry
Branch of service: U.S. Army
Degree earned: Juris Doctor, Tulane Law School
Harry Phillips
Branch of service: U.S. Army
Degree earned: Juris Doctor, Tulane Law School
Career plan: Fall 2023: Working for Haynes and Boone, LLP, in Texas. Fall 2024: Clerking for Hon. Jay C. Zainey, U.S. District Court in Louisiana.
Antonio Solis (not pictured)
Branch of service: U.S. Navy
Degree earned: Master of Business Administration, A. B. Freeman School of Business
Field of study: Global Strategy & Finance
Career plan: Advance career in Healthcare Industry.
Shawn Stewart (not pictured)
Branch of service: U.S. Navy
Degree earned: Master of Business Administration, A. B. Freeman School of Business
Field of study: Global Strategy and Management
Career plan: Working with disabled veterans, Department of Defense/Special Operations.
Thomas Taylor
Branch of service: U.S. Marines
Degree earned: Juris Doctor, Tulane Law School
Career plan: Job offer with Staines Eppling & Kenney (Metairie, Louisiana).
Zachary Tewey
Branch of service: U.S. Marines
Degree earned: Master of Professional Studies, School of Professional Advancement
Field of study: Homeland Security Studies
Career plan: Serving the Department of Defense as a Protection Specialist.
Andrew Wondolowski
Branch of service: U.S. Navy
Degree earned: Juris Doctor, Tulane Law School
Career plan: Pursuing a career in maritime law.
