Tulane Releases

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering has inducted Tulane University research scientist Tony Hu, PhD, into its College of Fellows, which is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to a medical and biological engineer.

For years, creators and influencers have flocked to social media platforms to attract followers and promote specific brands. But turning likes and views into a reliable income stream is a steep climb for most aspiring social media stars.

Walter Isaacson, the renowned bestselling biographer, Tulane professor of history and co-chair of the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University, was awarded a National Humanities Medal by President Joe Biden at a White House ceremony on March 21.

David T. Zhang, a prominent international lawyer, has joined the Board of Tulane, the university’s main governing body. Zhang began his appointment to the board on March 1. 

Internationally renowned Tulane University cardiovascular health researcher Dr. Paul K. Whelton has been awarded the prestigious Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) St. Patrick’s Day Science Medal by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, the head of the government of Ireland.

Tulane University School of Liberal Arts will release a new podcast miniseries, Anti-Racism and the Disciplines, that explores the complex histories of liberal arts majors with the aim of identifying more accurate and effective practices in higher education.

Simultaneous alcohol and marijuana use among college students is on the rise across the country, according to a new Tulane study.

Reggie Ferreira, director of Tulane's Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy has been named to a national panel tasked with developing a framework for responding to intimate partner violence during public health emergencies.