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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…
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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,…
Bookfest Schedule Release
New Orleans Book Festival
New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University Announces 2025 Schedule
The fourth annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University has unveiled its full 2025 schedule, showcasing an unparalleled lineup of over 150…
Researchers Jay Kolls and Tony Hu
Research in Real Time
Breakthrough CRISPR-based test offers faster, more accurate diagnosis for fungal pneumonia
A new diagnostic tool developed by Tulane University detects Pneumocystis jirovecii infection in just 45 minutes — offering a safer, more accurate…
Clockwise from top left: Jay Rappaport, Matthew Escarra, Michael Naguib, Wayne Reed, Janarthanan Jayawickramarajah, William Wimley, Viljay John
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Tulane faculty named 2025 National Academy of Inventors Senior Members
Seven Tulane University researchers have been named Senior Members by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), a designation that recognizes rising…
Donald Gaver
COVID-19
Study links intense energy bursts to ventilator-induced lung injury
A new study from Tulane University sheds light on ventilator-induced lung injury, a complication that gained increased attention during the COVID-19…
Fulbright
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Tulane named top Fulbright producer for third straight year
Tulane University has earned recognition from the U.S. Department of State as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for 2024-2025, marking its third…