Tulane News Releases

Research in Real Time
As nights warm, study flags possible prenatal link to autism risk
Higher nighttime temperatures during pregnancy may be associated with a higher risk of autism diagnosis in children, according to a new study led by…
National Water Strategy - Louisiana Coast
News Releases
Tulane expert helps shape first update to National Water Strategy since Truman era
Coastal wetlands and waterways are central to the newly updated National Water Strategy designed to help guide long-term water planning nationwide.…
Sepsis
Research in Real Time
Early TB treatment reduced deaths from sepsis among people with HIV
A new study found that tuberculosis is a major and long-overlooked cause of deadly sepsis among people living with HIV. An associated clinical trial…
Bookfest Opening Night with The Atlantic
New Orleans Book Festival
New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University announces opening night with The Atlantic and 'America at 250' theme
The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University has unveiled an opening-night lineup for 2026 that promises dynamic conversations that reach far…
Ronan McDonnell, Fulbright recipient 2025-26
News Releases
Tulane University earns top Fulbright producer distinction for fourth consecutive year
For the fourth straight year, Tulane University has been recognized as one of the top producers of students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student…
Coral reef bleaching
News Releases
Great Barrier Reef bleaching projected to become near-annual, Tulane research finds
New research from Tulane University projects that large-scale coral bleaching could occur in most years this century as ocean temperatures rise. (…
Gabe Feldman OGA Podcast
News Releases
NFL and NBA leaders join Tulane’s new Summer Sports Institute to train students for careers in sports
Many college students dream of playing professional sports, but most careers in the industry happen off the field. And running a team or league…
Palisades wildfire
Science
Exposure to wildfire smoke late in pregnancy may raise autism risk in children
A new study led by Tulane University found that exposure to wildfire smoke during the final months of pregnancy may raise the risk that a child is…
Family Day 2026 Announcement
New Orleans Book Festival
Family Day at the Fest author lineup announced for the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University
The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University has unveiled the author lineup for the 2026 Family Day at the Fest, which will take place from 10…
Amitinder Kaur, MD
Health
Study explores most commonly transmitted mother-to-child infection
A new Tulane study shows how a common virus can cross the placenta during pregnancy and affect fetal development, helping scientists better…