Topic: New Orleans

aerial view of Gibson Hall with downtown skyline in the distance
New Orleans

Unprecedented economic impact

Tulane is an economic and community powerhouse for New Orleans and Louisiana, making an annual $5.2 billion impact on the state’s economy. The university’s operations, capital investments, research and other activities touch every segment of Louisiana communities.

President Fitts stands in front of large windows overlooking campus buildings and treetops
New Orleans

Together at 10

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

Bud Brimberg in front of Jazz Fest merchandise tent
New Orleans

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. 

Robin S. Smith in front of light green New Orleans double style house
New Orleans

Memorializing a civil rights activist’s home

Through a Tulane student’s efforts, a civil rights activist’s home has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Courtney Bryan sits with open piano
New Orleans

Composer and Pianist Courtney Bryan Receives ‘Genius Grant’

Courtney Bryan, music professor in the School of Liberal Arts, has been named a 2023 “genius grant” recipient by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

black and white photo of three barbers with customers in chairs in Tulane's barbershop in 1959
New Orleans

The ‘Dream Job’

Angus Lind writes about memories of the Tulane pool hall/bowling alley/ping-pong facility, where he had a student job — a dream job.

the skyline of downtown New Orleans at sunrise, as seen from the uptown campus
New Orleans

Tulane’s Identity

Hurricane Katrina did not change Tulane’s identity — it reinforced and affirmed it.

graduates in caps and gowns at the Commencement ceremony with night sky
New Orleans

We Are the Champions

Heralded as champions by President Michael A. Fitts during his address, the Class of 2023 gathered under the lights of Yulman Stadium to celebrate their academic achievements during the Unified Commencement Ceremony held on May 20.

people walk outside past a banner for New Orleans Book Festival on Tulane campus
New Orleans

BOOK FEST 2023 CELEBRATES WRITERS AND READERS

The second annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University, held March 9-11, attracted over 12,000 book lovers of all ages to the uptown campus.