Tulane is proud to announce the naming of the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in honor of alumna Celia Scott Weatherhead, whose historic gift of more than $160 million is transforming our university.

Her extraordinary generosity will advance world-class research, attract leading faculty, and provide life-changing opportunities for students from all backgrounds. This incredible support will solidify Tulane as a global leader in public health, empowering the next generation of researchers to tackle the biggest challenges of our…

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

Biden Cancer Moonshot at Tulane University

The university hosted the Bidens on our uptown campus as they announced that Tulane researchers will receive up to $23 million to develop an imaging system as part of the Biden Cancer Moonshot.

The imaging system developed by Tulane’s School of Science and Engineering will give doctors the ability to scan a tumor during surgery and determine within minutes whether any cancer tissue has been left behind.

“This announcement in support of Tulane’s cancer research by President Biden and Dr. Biden is a historic moment for Tulane…

On the Rise: Tulane's Impact on Economic Growth

Tulane University is an economic powerhouse for New Orleans and Louisiana, making an annual $5.2 billion impact on the state’s economy. Learn more about Tulane's impact at impact.tulane.edu.

Tulane White Coat Ceremony 2024

Medicine has been at the heart of Tulane’s mission since 1834, from tackling yellow fever to addressing COVID-19. With our unprecedented expansion in research and education, new students are ready to help us make history. Welcome to the Tulane University School of Medicine, Class of 2028—where your journey in shaping the future of healthcare begins.

Tulane Class of 2028 - President's Convocation for New Students

At the President’s Convocation for New Students, President Fitts welcomed the class of 2028, reminding them to seize every opportunity, embrace every era, and to not shy away from something new.

Tulane’s beloved traditions contribute to the vibrancy of campus life and foster a sense of community, identity and belonging that extends far beyond graduation.

President Fitts leads Tulane into the future as he marks 10th year at helm.

Tulane University has launched a new nursing program aimed at increasing the state’s healthcare workforce at a time when the need for healthcare heroes is critical. And it's all happening in downtown New Orleans.

We celebrated the one-of-a-kind Class of 2024 with a one-of-a-kind unified commencement ceremony, featuring keynote speaker Jon Meacham, honorary degree recipients Leona Tate and Victor Dzau, student speaker Tamunoboma Dominion Fenny, and a heartfelt speech by President Mike Fitts applauding the resilience of our graduates. Congratulations to these incredible Tulane Alumni!