Topic: 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.
Together at 10
President Fitts leads Tulane into the future as he marks 10th year at helm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tulane’s Identity
Hurricane Katrina did not change Tulane’s identity — it reinforced and affirmed it.
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.
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.
