Tulane News Releases

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New brain mapping technique sheds light on Alzheimer’s development
Researchers at Tulane University have created a first-of-its-kind subcellular map of an area of the brain commonly affected by Alzheimer’s disease, a…
Latin American Library exhibit titled "Reshaping Histories: Legacies of Encounter"
Calm clinic billboard
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Mental health campaign dramatically cuts treatment delays for psychosis
A targeted mental health awareness campaign significantly reduced the time it takes for individuals experiencing psychosis to seek and receive…
Inflamed lungs
Research in Real Time
Pulmonary fibrosis has no cure. Could a cancer drug hold the answer?
Researchers at Tulane University have identified a potential new way to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a deadly and currently incurable…
Graduates of the doctor of social work
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Tulane’s doctor of social work program among first in nation to earn national accreditation
Tulane University’s Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program has earned full accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education, making it one of the…
President Michael A Fitts with a Tulane Legislative Scholar

Louisiana Legislature celebrates Tulane Day at the Capitol, recognizing university’s economic impact and statewide contributions
The Louisiana Legislature will celebrate Tulane Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, April 16, to recognize Tulane's $5.2 billion annual impact on…
Tony Hu and Brady Youngquist with handheld tuberculosis testing device
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A new smartphone-sized device can test for tuberculosis. Here’s why that matters for children
Tulane University scientists designed the first-of-its-kind portable device to deliver fast, low-cost TB results — no lab required — to fight the…
Dennis Lauscha, Marcus Brown, Shannon Acks, Mark Fogelman and Chris Britt
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Tulane University welcomes five new board members
Five national leaders in innovation, energy, professional sports, finance and philanthropy have joined the Board of Tulane, the university’s main…
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria
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Tulane researchers use AI to improve diagnosis of drug-resistant infections
Tulane University scientists have developed a new artificial intelligence-based method to more accurately detect antibiotic resistance in deadly…
2025 Commencement Speaker Sheryl Lee Ralph
Commencement
Emmy Award Winning Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph to address Tulane graduates
Sheryl Lee Ralph, an electrifying performer and powerful orator whose acceptance speech at the 2022 Emmy Awards went viral, will bring her wit,…