Tulane baseball Coach Jay Uhlman has never been more pumped for a college baseball season.

In his annual address, Tulane President Michael A. Fitts declared Tulane stronger than ever, all thanks to a dedicated staff and the world-class faculty whose excellence contributed to an extraordinary year of achievement across campuses.

The 2023 President’s Convocation for New Students is the ceremonial welcome for new students and is the first of many beloved Tulane traditions. 

The new minor will join other nationally recognized programs and centers at Tulane that are focused on water and coastal issues. 

Even with a pediatric wheelchair, learning how to get around on wheels can be challenging for a child, especially one with cerebral palsy, spina bifida or a limb deficiency.

The Tulane University President’s Convocation for New Students is the ceremonial welcome for new students and is the first of many beloved Tulane traditions. President Michael A. Fitts welcomed the class of 2027 with music, cheers, and words of wisdom. Additional advice and encouragement was given by Provost Robin Forman and Newcomb-Tulane College Dean Mollye Demosthenidy.

Once again, Tulane University can proudly say its newest class of incoming students is making history.

Five Stamps Scholarships, which celebrate both academic achievement and leadership, are awarded to incoming first-year Tulane students every year.

Longtime Tulane donor and board chair Carol Lavin Bernick has established a multimillion dollar fund for Tulane’s expanding downtown campus. The Carol Lavin Bernick Downtown Investment Fund includes $5 million for campus enhancements. Bernick also donated $3 million to continue the Carol Lavin Bernick Faculty Investment Fund.

On or off the field, Kenny Welcome (B ’15) remains a proud Tulanian.