Also In This Issue

students participate in the Truss-Bust Competition and look at a small model of a structure

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.

relics in excavation site of an ancient Maya tomb

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.

A group of Tulane Legislative Scholars pose in their Tulane gear during the event

Tulane Day at the Capitol

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

grid of portraits of four teachers

2024 Teaching Awards

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

close up of a tick insect on a leaf

New Treatment for Lyme Disease

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

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

Musical robots

Students combine musical and engineering concepts to create musical robots.

Michael Fowler throws a pitch

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.

Tulane architecture students outside with renderings

$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.

Libby and Robert Alexander

$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.

Todd Schwartz speaks to an interviewer on a stage

$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.”

Gene and Mary Koss stand outside with flowers in the background

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. 

Bud Brimberg in front of Jazz Fest merchandise tent

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. 

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

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.

group of women from the Newcomb College Class of 1974 pose for group photo to celebrate their 50-year reunion

Tulanians – Class Notes

Find your classmates by decade!

white Hydrangea flower on black background

Farewell

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

pencil sketch portrait of a young Dr. Mitchell Ede wearing a suit and tie

Tribute: Dr. Mitchell Ede

Dr. Mitchell Ede (A&S ’43, M ’45) passed away in October 2023 at the age of 101.