Tulane News Releases

Commencement
Emmy Award-Winning Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph to address Tulane graduates
April 4, 2025 Sheryl Lee Ralph, an electrifying performer and powerful orator whose acceptance speech at the 2022 Emmy Awards went viral, will bring her wit,…

New Orleans Book Festival
New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University Announces 2025 Schedule
March 6, 2025 The fourth annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University has unveiled its full 2025 schedule, showcasing an unparalleled lineup of over 150…

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Tulane faculty named 2025 National Academy of Inventors Senior Members
March 5, 2025 Seven Tulane University researchers have been named Senior Members by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), a designation that recognizes rising…

Research in Real Time
Breakthrough CRISPR-based test offers faster, more accurate diagnosis for fungal pneumonia
March 5, 2025 A new diagnostic tool developed by Tulane University detects Pneumocystis jirovecii infection in just 45 minutes — offering a safer, more accurate…

COVID-19
Study links intense energy bursts to ventilator-induced lung injury
March 3, 2025 A new study from Tulane University sheds light on ventilator-induced lung injury, a complication that gained increased attention during the COVID-19…

News Releases
Tulane named top Fulbright producer for third straight year
February 25, 2025 Tulane University has earned recognition from the U.S. Department of State as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for 2024-2025, marking its third…

New Orleans Book Festival
New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University announces opening night headliners, featuring The Atlantic, plus expanded culinary and musical offerings
February 25, 2025 The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University has unveiled an opening night lineup that promises to deliver dynamic conversations that will…

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Engineers find greener path to making key industrial chemical
February 20, 2025 Tulane chemical engineer Matthew Montemore found that adding small amounts of nickel atoms to silver catalysts can maintain production efficiency of…

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Tulane alum, business leader Rick Rees rejoins the Board of Tulane
February 19, 2025 Rick Rees, a seasoned private equity executive and philanthropist, has been re-elected to the Board of Tulane, the university’s main governing body.…

New Orleans Book Festival
Family Day author lineup announced for the 2025 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University
February 5, 2025 The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University is bringing back its popular Family Day event on March 29, featuring a diverse lineup of local and…