Tulane University Commencement featured keynote speaker Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, and virtuoso musical performances by Dr. Michael White as more than 3,000 academic degrees were conferred by Tulane President Mike Fitts.
Tulane University sends off its Class of 2019 graduates in a one-of-a-kind Commencement ceremony. See Commencement 2019 highlights in this photo gallery.
Maya Newman, a sociology and social policy and practice major with a minor in public health, made volunteering a large part of her Tulane experience. For her efforts, the Center for Public Service awarded her one of its Runsdorf Awards for 2019.
The fourth annual festival, held May 21–24 on the Tulane campus and at other locations around the city, showcases the guitar with performances, panel discussions and a young artists competition. Tulane faculty, staff and students get free admission to some events with ID. Details and schedule at http://neworleansguitarfestival.com/.
Rolling Stone Reggie Ferreira, editor of the journal Traumatology and director of Tulane University’s Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy, explains how the mental health community is bracing for the impact of climate change.
Russia Beyond the Headlines Professor William Brumfield of the School of Liberal Arts explores the Mozhaisk Luzhetsky Monastery, a picturesque refuge in the shadow of Moscow.
New Orleans Advocate Tulane University announces graduates receiving degrees at 2019 Commencement.
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