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September 2021

CPS volunteers collect donations Tulane’s Center for Public Service — on the forefront of Hurricane Ida recovery efforts

CPS is partnering with local relief organizations, other departments and student groups to organize donation drives and volunteer opportunities.

Carolyn Bayer wins funding for two research studies. Tulane researcher wins funding for major initiative to advance imaging technologies

Carolyn Bayer, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the School of Science and Engineering, is among 23 early career scientists to win funding.

Biomedical engineering professor Michael J. Moore Tulane scientists develop ‘living nerve circuit’ to fight opioid epidemic

Michael J. Moore, a professor of biomedical engineering, is part of a national study that aims to turn opioid overdose statistics around.

Tulane School of Social Work offers tips for coping Mental health experts offer coping tips for well-being after storms and other disasters

Patrick Bordnick, Tonya Hansel and Reggie Ferreira say self-care is key in dealing with the mental health challenges of Hurricane Ida.

Note in wall Paying it forward: A note to the new inhabitants

New students Jack Harty and Nico Sabia found a note in a hole in the wall of their room in Monroe Residence Hall.

Thanks to federal and local investments to improve levees and other flood protection infrastructure, Tulane University will welcome students back to campus for in-person classes on Sept. 27 following Hurricane Ida. (Photo by Rusty Costanza) Flood protection improvements mean Tulane and NOLA can return to normal sooner

When Tulane students return to residence halls late next week, they will be doing so a full two weeks earlier than expected.

Webinars provide details on Tulane’s return to normal

In two recent webinars, President Michael Fitts provided the university community with updates on the resumption of normal operations following Hurricane Ida.

Houston evacuation of Tulane students, talking to President Fitts Supporters rally around Tulane students as they await return to campus

Staff members and outside organizations stepped up to assist more than 2,250 Tulane students relocated to Houston after Hurricane Ida.

Jay Kolls, MD, a professor of medicine and pediatrics Tulane researchers develop inhaled vaccine against bacterial pneumonia

Dr. Jay Kolls, John W. Deming Endowed Chair in Internal Medicine, is lead author of the study.

A repair man adds a new ceiling tile to damaged room Crews continue repair work on Tulane campuses

Repair crews have been working tirelessly to restore Tulane University campuses after Hurricane Ida.

Tulane University sign Fall 2021 academic calendar updated for Hurricane Ida days

The semester has been restructured to compensate for days off due to Hurricane Ida. However, the Thanksgiving holiday will be observed as originally planned.

Campus Services staff and contractors manage the fuel for the generators that power the temporary HVAC system for the Howard-Tilton Memorial library. Photos: Tulane assesses damage, begins repairs after Hurricane Ida

Tulane continues to conduct extensive damage assessments on all the university’s campuses post-Hurricane Ida as part of the process of recovery.

Tulane University sign Moving forward from Hurricane Ida

University leadership outlined the next steps forward in returning the university to normal operations.

Tulane students during Hurricane Ida evacuation After Hurricane Ida, classes canceled but will resume online Sept. 13

Hurricane Ida passed through New Orleans on Sunday, causing a citywide power outage.

 

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