Activist with triple major is Class of 2019 student Commencement speaker - May 16, 2019
For Abi Mbaye, Tulane’s reputation was only outdone by its campus. Mbaye, a native of New York City who grew up for a while in Senegal, thought the campus was so magnificent, it was an “unachievable” dream. She wanted to apply to Tulane but couldn’t...
Exceptional student, artist, Newcomb Scholar will be missed - May 15, 2019
Margaret K. “Meg” Maurer of Forest Lake, Minnesota, a Newcomb Scholar and 2019 graduating senior, died in a tragic accident on March 5. The Tulane community mourns the loss of this truly exceptional person. Meg, an outstanding and dedicated student...
Mellon Fellow earns PhD with research on racism-based trauma - May 15, 2019
Curtis Davis Jr. graduates on Saturday with a doctorate in social work. It’s impressive that he earned the PhD in less than three years, having arrived at Tulane with a master’s degree and several years of professional experience, also in social...
Peace Corps signs up David Woodside, 2019 Altman Scholar - May 13, 2019
David Woodside is on his way to immerse himself in Ukraine.
He graduates on May 18 with bachelor’s degrees from both the School of Liberal Arts (in political economy) and the A. B. Freeman School of Business (in management).
During his four years...
Know a great 2019 grad? Tell ‘Tulane Today’! - April 03, 2019
Do you know a great grad from any of Tulane’s schools or at any degree level?
The Tulane University Class of 2019 has many individuals who have had extraordinary experiences or who will embark on exciting post-college chapters. We are seeking...
Illuminating ‘The Power of Tulane’ - June 21, 2018
In the Academic Year in Review, Tulane University President Mike Fitts presents an exclusive look at the university’s achievements during the 2017–18 academic year. Its theme, The Power of Tulane, serves to highlight the people and programs...
From blood pressure guidelines to national anthem protests, Tulane experts make headlines - June 01, 2018
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From blood pressure guidelines to national anthem protests, Tulane experts made national news for a number of topics. Here’s the latest Tulane News in Review.
The Soul Queen of New Orleans is now a doctor. Tulane awarded Grammy-...
Class dismissed - May 21, 2018
The Class of 2018 exits on a high note showcasing creativity atop their mortarboards.
Streaming forward - May 19, 2018
Streamers and confetti rain down on graduates during the 2018 Tulane University Unified Commencement in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday, May 19. Traditional New Orleans jazz was the soundtrack to an annual celebration like no other. View...
Video: Class of 2018 begins a new chapter - May 19, 2018
Enjoy these highlights from Saturday's Unified Commencement Ceremony.
Tulane University commencement fuses humor, reflection, joy - May 19, 2018
A jubilant atmosphere prevailed as nearly 3,000 Tulane University students convened in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome — many ready to celebrate with flags of home countries, second-line umbrellas and bouquets in hand — on Saturday, May 19, during the...
Strike a pose for Snapchat - May 17, 2018
Graduates have spent the week capturing the excitement of commencement by snapping selfies and posing with friends and family members for photos across Tulane’s campuses.
Now, graduates can upgrade their shots using Tulane-themed Snapchat...
Mad about mortarboards - May 16, 2018
Members of the Class of 2018 use their mortarboards to capture the spirit of their Tulane experience through a variety of creative methods, like embellishing the surface with glass Mardi Gras beads or with song lyrics. Check out the infographic...
2018 Weiss Fellows shine in the classroom - May 16, 2018
The recipients of the 2018 Suzanne and Stephen Weiss Presidential Fellowships are Laura Rosanne Adderley, associate professor of history in the Department of History in the School of Liberal Arts and director of the Africana Studies program, and...
President’s teaching awards recognize Zender, Höner zu Bentrup - May 15, 2018
The 2018 President’s Awards for Excellence in Graduate and Professional Teaching go to Kerstin Höner zu Bentrup, an assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the School of Medicine, and Marc Zender, an assistant...
