Topic: global
Nature Works in Strange Ways
Thomas Sherry has helped build the cornerstones of a Tulane education that nurture tomorrow’s climate leadership. Recognizing the close relationship between the natural world and the well-being of humans, he pays particular attention to birds and their habitats.
We Are the World
Do you remember that song from 1985? It raised a lot of awareness and millions of dollars for famine-stricken countries.
Center of the Action
The Newcomb Institute evolves in the 21st century, taking a prominent place in The Commons and carrying on Josephine Louise Newcomb’s vision for women’s education.
Global Education for Gen Z
Brian T. Edwards, dean of the School of Liberal Arts, advocates for learning other languages.
A Global Citizen State of Mind
Climate change, immigration, health care, poverty and racial discrimination are just some of the issues whose solutions require a broader, global understanding.
Peace Corps Volunteers
Tulane ranked No. 3 among medium-size schools on the Peace Corps’ list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in 2019. Tulane also ranked No. 1 on the list among schools that produce volunteers from graduate programs. Currently, there are 44 Tulanians volunteering in countries around the world. Since the Peace Corps’ founding in 1961, nearly 600 Tulane alumni have served as volunteers abroad.https://tulane.it/peace-corps-volunteers
$2 million gift to fund global architecture studios
Tulane School of Architecture has received a $2 million gift to establish the Saul A. Mintz Global Research Studios, a new program that will give students an opportunity to work internationally on critical global issues.
Cultural Exchange
I believe Tulane University needs to be a leader in welcoming students from other countries, cultures and every socioeconomic background. It enriches the lives of the students who come here, whether they grew up in New Orleans or are arriving in this country for the very first time.
