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Summer 2024

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The Test of Time

No other university in the country integrates the qualities of adaptability, distinctive relational culture and outward-looking focus better than Tulane. Continue Reading

relics in excavation site of an ancient Maya tomb

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Maya King’s Tomb Reveals Rare Treasures

An ancient Maya tomb dating back 1,700 years has been discovered by a Tulane archaeologist at the site of Chochkitam in Guatemala. Continue Reading

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Tulane Day at the Capitol

Tulane officials gathered at the Louisiana State Capitol to celebrate Tulane’s contributions to the state and beyond. Continue Reading

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2024 Teaching Awards

Tulane honored dedicated faculty members with university-wide teaching awards during the Unified Commencement Ceremony. Continue Reading

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New Treatment for Lyme Disease

Tulane researchers have identified a promising new approach to treating persistent neurological symptoms associated with Lyme disease. Continue Reading

two students work to create a musical robot using wooden parts, computers, xylophone

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Musical robots

Students combine musical and engineering concepts to create musical robots. Continue Reading

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Student-Athletes Who Graduated With Honors

Thanks to the support of Tulane alumnus Don Peters and his wife, Lora, every year Tulane Athletics recognizes student-athletes who graduate with honors. Continue Reading

Tulane architecture students outside with renderings

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$2.91 million for new Center on Climate Change and Urbanism

Tulane has received a gift to propel the School of Architecture’s multidisciplinary efforts in climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. Continue Reading

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$12.5 million gift in support of data science

Longtime Tulane supporters Libby and Robert Alexander donated more than $12 million to advance a university-wide data science initiative. Continue Reading

Todd Schwartz speaks to an interviewer on a stage

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$5 million for Schwartz Family Center for Experiential Business Learning

A $5 million gift from Todd and Gina Schwartz will expand opportunities for students to “learn by doing.” Continue Reading

Gene and Mary Koss stand outside with flowers in the background

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Gene and Mary Koss Professorship in Glass

Longtime Tulane Professor Gene Koss, who founded the Newcomb Art Department’s renowned glass program, has established an endowed professorship in glass as a parting gift upon his retirement. Continue Reading

Bud Brimberg in front of Jazz Fest merchandise tent

tulanians, New Orleans, entrepreneurship

Impression: Bud Brimberg

As part of a class project, Bud Brimberg created the idea of the New Orleans Heritage and Jazz Festival poster. Soon after, he created the first item in what was to become BayouWear. Continue Reading

graduate Alexa Authorlee sits on the Tulane stone sign in front of Gibson Hall

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Impression: Alexa Authorlee

As a Tulane undergraduate student, Alexa Authorlee (B ’22) was known for her commitment to student leadership and finding ways to build community. Continue Reading