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March 2020
Tulane offers special scholarships to returning Peace Corps volunteers and U.S. Fulbright student grantees
Tulane is offering tuition scholarships of up to 50 percent toward the entire cost of degree programs for Peace Corps volunteers and Fulbright student grantees.
Tulane medical students coordinate donations of protective gear for hospitals
Students built a regional donation hub to collect personal protective equipment for healthcare workers.
Tulane students begin online courses for rest of semester
Following new university operating procedures during the global COVID-19 outbreak, students began online classes yesterday.
Study: Coronavirus pandemic sparked by nature, not bioengineering
Robert Garry, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at the School of Medicine, is senior author of the study.
Tulane bands together to assist COVID-19 student move-out
In a coordinated effort, several campus partners are assisting students as they prepare to move out of their residence halls by March 22.
Tulane nurtures student entrepreneurs at Spark Hours
Tulane offers an open-format program called Spark Hours to any student who has an interest in entrepreneurship.
Tulane moves to online instruction, cancels large events
President Mike Fitts announced that Tulane will move to online instruction beginning Monday, March 23, through the end of the semester.
Alumnus, Liberian activist is guest scholar at Tulane Center for Environmental Law
Alfred Brownell, Tulane Law alumnus, has been named the first Distinguished Visitor in Residence of the Tulane Center for Environmental Law.
The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University announces complete lineup, ticket information
The complete lineup for the inaugural Book Festival at Tulane has been announced, featuring more than 100 renowned and rising authors.
McLeod takes pride in honoring Stephen Martin’s legacy
Keyshawn McLeod was one of two student-athletes recognized with the inaugural Stephen Martin Scholars award.
New Tulane initiative, AfterClass, aims to support local educators
Tulane professor Shannon Blady, along with a team of faculty and staff, founded the new initiative.
Registration open for annual Wave of Green Day of Service
This year’s Wave of Green Day of Service will take place on April 9. The day is an opportunity for faculty and staff to make a difference in the community.
Tulane scientist named Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology
Chad Steele, professor and chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, is one of 68 scientists worldwide to be named a 2020 Fellow.
Tulane receives $2 million for chair in Jewish studies
An anonymous $2 million gift has been received by the Department of Jewish Studies to establish the Chair in Contemporary Jewish Life Endowed Fund.
School of Liberal Arts professor receives NEH support for research on Brazilian musician
Christopher Dunn, professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.