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Spring 2026

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Three smiling team members in a lab, one person holds an Exactics test.
up first, bioinnovation

Student-Founded Startup Develops Rapid Lyme Test

Tulane senior Dylan Murray’s company created a rapid kit that identifies infected ticks before symptoms surface.

Man with beard and gray suit smiling, speaking into microphone at an event.
up first, athletics

Matt Forté Reflects on Football, Family and Legacy

The former Green Wave standout shares insights on faith, resilience and purpose beyond the NFL.

Man and woman working on an old, weathered tomb in a sunny cemetery.
up first, preservation

Preservation in Practice

A cohort of graduate students chose to spend fall break restoring graves as part of a pilot program with the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans and World Monuments Fund.

Weathered ancient stone with deeply carved Roman Latin inscription.
up first, classical studies

Tulane Scholar Solves Roman Artifact Mystery

Susann Lusnia identified a 1,900-year-old gravestone discovered in a backyard.

Smiling man in blue blazer explains poster to another man at an indoor event.
up first, medicine

CancerConnect Events Bring Multidisciplinary Researchers Together to Fight Cancer

Tulane events unite scholars across disciplines to launch new partnerships for cancer research.

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up first, law

Jeff Frost Helps Power Apple TV+ Hit and Elevate Tulane Law

The alumnus and entertainment executive strengthens the university’s footprint in sports and media law.

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up first, public health

Anita Raj Elected to National Academy of Medicine

The Newcomb Institute leader is recognized for globally influential research on gender, health and violence prevention.

Two scientists in lab coats walk past a large, modern lab with glass walls.
up first, medicine

New Labs Fuel Downtown Expansion

Modernized lab space at the School of Medicine accelerates biomedical discovery and strengthens Tulane’s urban presence.

Coach in a suit speaks at a podium, green background with event logos.
up first, athletics

Hall at the Helm

Tulane’s new head coach builds on championship momentum with confidence, continuity and deep ties to New Orleans.

Modern beige building, green banner with white logo, and a tall palm tree.
up first, public health

Tulane Expands Training to Bolster Public Health Workforce

A new certificate equips state and local employees with skills in data, policy and disease tracking.

Colorful cord necklace with silver wave pendant on a person in a green shirt.
up first, tulanians

A Wave of Elegance: Mignon Faget Crafts Exclusive Tulane Pieces

The New Orleans design house partners with the university on refined jewelry inspired by its iconic motif.

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tulanians

Tulanians: Class Notes

From innovation and leadership to bold creativity, Tulanians continue to push boundaries and shape what’s next. Catch up on the latest news and milestones from alumni spanning every generation.

Smiling man with glasses and mustache in a workshop.
tulanians, energy

Impression: Cole Ashman

Tulane engineering alumnus launches modular battery company inspired by Hurricane Katrina’s lessons.

Smiling woman in a green bandana and "AYU BAKEHOUSE" apron, standing in a bakery.
tulanians, New Orleans

Impression: Kelly Jacques

Food & Wine Best New Chef credits Tulane roots for shaping her path to Ayu Bakehouse.

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tulanians

Farewell

We say goodbye to Tulanians whose deaths were reported to the university.

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tulanians, medicine

Tribute: John C. Larosa Remembered for Leadership in Academic Medicine

Physician-scientist shaped institutional growth and mentored a generation of faculty leaders.

Large group of diverse musicians, some holding instruments, pose together on a stage.
wavemakers, tulanians

Tipping Point 2025 Strikes a Chord for Student Access

Wave Weekend concert raises scholarship funds while celebrating New Orleans music, culture and resilience.

Seven smiling medical staff members and a young man in a white polo shirt.
wavemakers, medicine

The Power of Care and Discovery: Supporting Tulane’s Sickle Cell Mission

Gene therapy breakthrough and decades of comprehensive treatment transform lives at the Tulane Sickle Cell Center.

Man in academic regalia, flanked by two people, holds a framed certificate.
wavemakers, research

Endowed Chairs Spotlight Tulane Research Strength

New investitures recognize faculty in political science, coastal studies and engineering.

Fans celebrate on a football field at night, confetti falling, person holding a Tulane Angry Wave logo.
wavemakers, athletics

Green Wave Talent Fund Sets the Stage for Tulane’s Next Chapter in Athletics

Lead gifts launch initiative supporting NIL opportunities and championship-level recruiting for student-athletes.

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