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Hand-painted sarcophagi and mummified ancient Egyptians are carefully laid to rest in Dinwiddie Hall Unraveling the mystery: How ancient Egyptian mummies made their way to Tulane

How two mummified ancient Egyptians ended up at Tulane University — and what has happened to them since — is a story entwined with the university’s history.

Katharine Jack Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs Katharine Jack Named Interim Dean of the School of Liberal Arts

Katharine Jack will serve as interim dean of Tulane's School of Liberal Arts for Spring 2027, succeeding Brian Edwards.

Tulane marching band performing during wave weekend 2025 Wave ’26 Schedule of Events

The Wave Weekend calendar is packed for 2026! Celebrate WAVE’26 with SLA November 5-8, 2026

Tulane School of Liberal Arts Newsletter. September 2026 School of Liberal Arts October 2026 Newsletter

Tulane School of Liberal Arts Newsletter, October 2026.

Ocean Vuong, Tulane's Carole Barnette Boudreaux ’65 Great Writers Series. photo Gioncarlo Valen Reading Up on Ocean Vuong

Author Ocean Vuong visits Tulane to discuss poetry and fiction exploring family, identity, and memory.

Brian Edwards, Dean School of Liberal Arts, Tulane University, Photo: Paula Burch-Celentano Message from the Dean

The liberal arts dean announces departure at the end of the fall semester to assume the presidency of Haverford College in July 2027.

Ocean Vuong public talk at Tulane University Ocean Vuong Public Talk at Tulane University

Tulane School of Liberal Arts, through the Carole Barnette Boudreaux ’65 Great Writers Series and International Education Week, welcomes Ocean Vuong to campus.

Collage of diverse students, faculty, and field work activities. What Does it Mean to be Educated in this Major Now?

Tulane liberal arts professors prepare students to think critically, analyze complex evidence, and adapt to lifelong changes across various disciplines.

College students with gloves and tools picking up trash on a sunny campus day. A Day in the Life

Follow Brandon Nguyen, a Class of 2029 student, through a day of classes, coffee, advocacy, studying and community-building at Tulane.

Austin Vu, Tulane University A Day in the Life

Follow Austin Vu, a Class of 2029 student, through a day of . . . .

Zoraya Rodriguez-Mowzoun, Tulane University A Day in the Life

Follow Zoraya Rodriguez-Mowzoun, a Class of 2027 student, through a day of classes, coffee, advocacy, studying and community-building at Tulane.

Tulane School of Liberal Arts Newsletter. September 2026 School of Liberal Arts September 2026 Newsletter

Tulane School of Liberal Arts Newsletter, September 2026.

Max Rudman and Sarah Pachon, Tulane University SLA Students Lead Student Undergraduate Assembly

Tulane Undergraduate Assembly leaders work to make student government more inclusive and ensure all voices reach campus administrators.

Victor Holtcamp, Christopher Fettweis, Amy Chaffee, Jana Lipman, Tulane University Practicing for What’s Next

Liberal arts education cultivates critical thinking, intellectual humility, and adaptable skills, preparing learners for diverse professional paths.

Leslie Scott Associate Dean for the Performing Arts at Tulane University Where Scholarship Takes the Stage

Tulane performing arts unite music, theatre, and dance, blending academic scholarship with New Orleans culture to foster interdisciplinary student growth.

Tulane SLA faculty Ko Bragg, Georgi Gardiner, Scott Nolan, Jenny Mercein and Marcus Coleman Five Questions Worth Asking Now

Questions today's students should already be asking as they look toward the next decade.

Ornate gate featuring the Newcomb College insignia, framed in oak tree limbs. What We Carried Forward: From Newcomb to Now

Newcomb College's 140-year legacy of empowering women through arts, scholarship, and equity continues to shape Tulane University's modern education.

Alexis Culotta, Karisma Price, Kyle DeCoste, Allison Grossman and Ilana Horwitz share their thoughts Tulane Today Q&As

Tulane Today talks with School of Liberal Arts faculty about their work, research, and expertise.

Tulane faculty members Marcus Coleman, Aron Culotta and Michael Hoerger have been selected to serve Taylor Center names three Social Entrepreneurship Professors

The Phyllis M. Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking selects Marcus Coleman, Aron Culotta and Michael Hoerger as Social Entrepreneurship Profs

Tulane School of Liberal Arts Newsletter. Commencement 2026 School of Liberal Arts August 2026 Newsletter

Tulane School of Liberal Arts Newsletter, August 2026.

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In the Community

Where learning meets New Orleans.

Toni Weiss Mardi Gras Krewes Challenge Carnival Fees

A letter from Mardi Gras krewes challenge Carnival fees cites a 2024 study by Economics Professor Toni Weiss

Students working on a film crew next to a lake Partnership Offers Equipment Access and Work Experience

#CreateLouisiana and Tulane University School of Liberal Arts, has created the Film Gear Access Grant to make professional production equipment available

Aaron Collier Assistant Professor Tulane University Newcomb Art Department Aaron Collier and the Shape of What is Hidden

“Slip” Magazine Reviews Aaron Collier’s New Show

Courtney Bryan, Tulane University Composers Now Brings Dialogues Series to New Orleans

Courtney Bryan participates in the "Dialogues" series at the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Oct. 29

Brian Brox Department of Political Science Tulane University Lauren Jewett challenges Steve Scalise for congressional seat in a heavily Republican district

Professor Brian Brox weighs in on Lauren Jewett's congressional run

Tulane University student reading on campus Autumn reads to fall for, according to Tulane literature experts

Tulane’s literature experts recommend their fall favorites and which books deserve to be read — or reread — right now.

Brad Bolman, Tulane University School of Liberal Arts. photo Jason Smith Where Cities and Oceans Meet

Assistant Professor of History and Environmental Studies Brad Bolman discusses climate change and flooding in Louisiana and what we can do about it.

Leslie Scott, Tulane University French Choreographer Brings Brass and Bubble Wrap to New Orleans Dance Festival

Leslie Scott, associate dean of Performing Arts and associate professor of Theatre & Dance, discusses the 2026 International Dance Festival New Orleans.

Matt Sakakeeny, Tulane University Fermín Ceballos Examines the American Dream for Immigrants Under Threat in New Album

Newcomb Department of Music Chair Matt Sakakeeny examines the connection between music and politics in “Soñando.

Studio in the Woods Recipients A Studio in the Woods Residencies: Where Ideas Take Root

Six Liberal Arts community members secured the 2026–27 A Studio in the Woods residency to develop creative and scholarly projects in a natural retreat.

“AT DAWN” / Villa Albertine Commission - Dancers and Musicians IDFNOLA 2026: A Global Festival, Powered by Tulane Connections

The 2026 International Dance Festival New Orleans connected Tulane SLA students, alumni, and faculty with global artists through dance, film, and masterclasses.

Volunteers at the Language and Culture Youth Camp on the reservation of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of L Linguistics Professor and Students Awaken Sleeping Language in Summer Service-Learning Course

Students from Tulane School of Liberal Arts Tunica language course are working with Tunica tribe members to pass on language and culture to the next generation.

Tulane students gained hands-on experience conducting research for local government in Professor Bri Tulane students conduct real-world research for New Orleans policymakers

Tulane students gained hands-on experience conducting research for local government in Professor Brian Brox's Policy-Making Research Shop class this summer.

Gary Hoover discusses global energy governance with Frédéric G. Sourgens. Photo by Kenny Lass Beyond technology: Tulane policy expert on how human decisions shape energy’s future

Tulane economist Gary “Hoov” Hoover explains how public policy, markets, and community decisions—not technology alone—will determine the future of energy.

High school students learn how chemical engineering principles influence everything. photo Kenny Las Tulane Pre-College program gives students a head start on the future

On many summer afternoons at Tulane University, high school students can be found exploring fields ranging from engineering and medicine to the arts.

Group of young artists collaborating on a project with green forms on paper in an art studio. Interdisciplinary course explores leadership through art, classics and community

In a prep session with KIDsmART, Tulane students enrolled in The Artful Leader course built a representation of Bayou Road for young artists to decorate.

Doug Harris, photo Kenny Lass The measure of America at 250: Q&A with the Tulane economist hoping data can help Americans find common ground

Tulane economics professor Douglas Harris likes to call the United States a “laboratory for democracy.” How is America doing?

State of the States graphic New bipartisan report finds that Americans share the same struggles despite deep political divides

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, a major new bipartisan report aims to get consensus on how we are really doing as a country.

Jacquelyne Thoni Howard, Tulane University Student-led program uses data to help community groups address challenges

A program in the Connolly Alexander Institute for Data Science (CAIDS) is providing students with real-world experience in an increasingly impactful field.

Dhehir Kelly and Aditi Morumganti are the 2026 recipients of the Jim Runsdorf Excellence in Public S 2026 Runsdorf Award winners pursue service through civic engagement

Dhehir Kelly and Aditi Morumganti are the 2026 recipients of the Jim Runsdorf Excellence in Public Service Student Award.

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Out in the World

Where knowledge, creativity, and purpose shape the future.

Anthony W. Pereira, Tulane University How Lula turned the tables on the right in Brazil and the US with his comeback presidential victory

Political Science Professor and Director of the Stone Center for Latin American Studies Anthony W. Pereira on Lula’s upset win in Brazil’s presidential election

Lecturer Kyle DeCoste in front of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Lecturer Kyle DeCoste Presents at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Music and Gender & Sexuality Studies Lecturer Kyle DeCoste brought his research on country rap to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Composer Courtney Bryan (Photo by Taylor Hunter-Courtesy Fisher Center at Bard) Seven Questions with Courtney Bryan

Composer, pianist and Newcomb Department of Music Professor Courtney Bryan has a lot going on right now.

Tulane SLA alumni Kimberly Rengel Furnish, Hank Perlman, Maria Sebastian, and Travis A. Torrence Where Liberal Arts Works Next

Four Tulane liberal arts alumni share how their interdisciplinary education fostered critical thinking, adaptability, and leadership success.

Joel Dinerstein, Tulane University The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire 246: Joel Dinerstein

Tulane professor Joel Dinerstein discusses his Brooklyn Jewish family memoir, finding his voice and the challenges of writing about real people.

Walter Isaacson, Tulane University CNBC’s interview with ‘The Builders’ podcast host and ‘Elon Musk’ author Walter Isaacson

Walter Isaacson, ‘The Builders’ podcast host, ‘The Innovators’ author, Perella Weinberg advisory partner and Tulane University professor, joins ‘Squawk Box’

Toni Weiss The Hidden Origins of Mardi Gras

A Mardi Gras Economic Impact Study by Economics professor Toni Weiss shows how the event has grown from humble beginnings

Walter Isaacson, Tulane University OpenAI-Hugging Face incident became a ‘turning point’ in AI safety discussion, says Walter Isaacson

Walter Isaacson, ‘Elon Musk’ author and Tulane University professor, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the reality of AI self-regulation and proper guardrails.

Trenton Holliday Professor Tulane University Department of Anthropology This Fall at the National Museum of Natural History: Dinosaurs, Neanderthals and Elmo!

Trent Holliday, a professor of Anthropology, will present how Neanderthals conquered such extreme environments.

Katharine Lee, Department of Anthropology at Tulane University Cycle-Tracking Apps Bring Substantial Risks to Users, New Analysis Finds

Katharine Lee, one of the article's authors and an assistant professor in Anthropology, found that tracking menstrual cycles using apps does more harm than good

Jonathan D. Sarna and Michael R. Cohen Engage in Formal Discussion Grant Center launches initiative examining American Jewish relationship with Israel

The Grant Center for the American Jewish Experience launches a new Research Initiative, bringing academic research to timely questions in American Jewish life.

Doug Harris, photo Kenny Lass How the Culture War Put Public Schools at Risk

Economics Professors Doug Harris speaks with The Atlantic about voucher programs and school choice

Suhas Subramanyam (SLA ’08), Akira Shelton (SLA ’24), Kendall Pierce (SLA ’23), Amanda Krantz (SLA ’ An Indirect Path to Capitol Hill, Hollywood, and Everything In Between

Five young Tulane School of Liberal Arts alumni show that meaningful careers are often built one opportunity at a time.

Ancient stone tablet with carved Latin text, surrounded by leaves and a scale bar. Ancient Roman tombstone on display in Italy after discovery in New Orleans backyard

A nearly 2,000-year-old Roman tablet is back in Italy, thanks in part to Classical Studies Professor Susann Lusnia, who identified the artifact after it surface

Emma Schubert and Alice Diep, Tulane University Student Research in Action

Tulane liberal arts students transform academic knowledge into impactful global research, gaining hands-on field experience and professional conference exposure

Martin Dimitrov Publishes on Media Control in China Why Autocrats Care What People Think

Russia is staging an election that matters to almost no one — except President Vladimir V. Putin and his inner circle.

Beyond Paradise students in a cave with Rachel Buissereth, director of partnerships at The Island Sc Beyond paradise: The Bahamas becomes a classroom for Tulane students

Students explored leadership and sustainability in the Bahamas through a low-tech summer course created by professor Jolene Pinder.

Volcanoes. Photo by Cynthia Ebinger From volcano warnings and lost burial grounds to organ transplants, Tulane researchers harness AI to tackle real-world challenges

Tulane University awards grants to eleven innovative projects utilizing artificial intelligence to address public health, climate, and historic preservation cha

Alice Diep, Researching for CoLang 2026 Putting Anthropology into Practice at CoLang 2026

Tulane student Alice attended CoLang 2026 at UNR, gaining fieldwork skills and collaborating with the Washoe community on language revitalization.

Jason Silverman, Tulane University Israeli settler violence hits home for Gretna family

Jason Silverman, postdoctoral fellow with the Grant Center for the American Jewish Experience, discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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