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Where ideas are explored, challenged, and put into motion.

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.

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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.

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.

Alison Brod (blonde woman) in a green dress sits crossed-legged on a tan sofa Newcomb Hall’s Next Chapter

Alumni investments are helping transform Newcomb Hall into a renewed home for the School of Liberal Arts.

headshots of 3 academic faculty in professional attire How One Thing Builds on Another: 3 Deans in Conversation

Three deans reflect on 20 years of the School of Liberal Arts, the decisions that shaped it, and why its future may be its most important chapter.

Speaker on stage addresses diverse group of students; woman with mic facilitates. Tulane School of Liberal Arts Class of 2030: For Those Who Refuse to Be One Thing

Tulane School of Liberal Arts welcomes the Class of 2030 with its Dean’s Welcome Assembly and Academic Open House featuring faculty and programs.

Libby Connolly Alexander will begin her term as chair of the Board of Tulane July 1, 2027. Distinguished business leader, devoted alumna Libby Connolly Alexander named chair-elect of Board of Tulane

Libby Connolly Alexander, a Tulane graduate, distinguished business leader, philanthropist and longtime supporter, has been named chair of the Board of Tulane

Dean Brian Edwards addresses new graduates and their families on May 15, 2026 at the School of Liber Commencement 2026 - Dean Brian Edwards

Dean Brian Edwards addresses new graduates and their families on May 15, 2026 at the School of Liberal Arts Commencement Ceremony.

Photograph: Smiling graduates in blue and black regalia, one with umbrella, with a brass band. Ali Vitali Named 2026 Distinguished Tulane School of Liberal Arts Alumni

Ali Vitali receives the School of Liberal Distinguished Alumni Award and deliver the ceremony’s keynote address.

2026 Undergraduate Diploma Ceremony Student Musicians for the School of Liberal Arts at Tulane Unive Tulane School of Liberal Arts Class of 2026 Diploma Ceremony Features Student Poet Kathryn Evans and Musicians

2026 Undergraduate Diploma Ceremony Class Poet and Student Musicians for the School of Liberal Arts at Tulane University

Frame from the SLA 2026 commencement video 2026 Newcomb-Tulane College Senior Awards Ceremony

The 2026 Newcomb-Tulane College Senior Awards Ceremony recognized graduating seniors whose achievements reflect excellence across the university community.

Tulane 34 Award recognizes graduating seniors who have distinguished themselves through exceptional 2026 School of Liberal Arts Tulane 34 Award Winners

The Tulane 34 Award recognizes graduating seniors who have shown exceptional leadership, service, and contributions to the Tulane community.

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In the Community

Where learning meets New Orleans.

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.

Catarina Vazquez, Tulane University Anthropology graduate seeks to understand others through research and service work

Catarina Vazquez discusses her experience at Tulane highlighting how community work and volunteering informed her education.

Panel discussion with speakers at a table addressing an audience in a bright conference room. La Nuit des Idées: The Enlightenment, Left Unfinished

Tulane hosts La Nuit des Idées, featuring student-led discussions on the Enlightenment’s legacy, contradictions, and relevance to contemporary global issues.

Tulane School of Liberal Arts Students Showcase Purpose with Possibility Students Showcase Purpose with Possibility - Spring 2026

End-of-semester roundup highlighting student achievements, research, awards, events, and academic experiences across Tulane’s School of Liberal Arts.

Film Fest Group The Tulane Film Festival: Showcasing Talent While Cultivating It

Tulane Film Festival highlights student filmmakers, showcasing original work while fostering creativity, collaboration, and hands-on film production experience.

Gabi Janis, Tulane University Tulane’s Phi Alpha Theta Makes History

Tulane’s Phi Alpha Theta chapter presented research at a regional conference, engaging with scholars and professionals across diverse historical topics.

logos for Summer Lyric Theatre & New Orleans Shakespeare Festival Classics and Showstoppers Take the Stage at Tulane this Summer

Tulane University’s New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane and Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane announce their Summer Lineup.

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Out in the World

Where knowledge, creativity, and purpose shape the future.

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

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

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.

Douglas Harris, director of the National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice (REACH) Exclusive: Hybrid Schools Open New Legal Front for Choice

Tulane economist Doug Harris weighs in on how education savings accounts are fueling growth in small private schools and reshaping the school choice landscape.

Emma Schubert, Tulane University Unexpected Opportunity for NTC Senior Paves New Pathways

Emma Schubert spent her summer as a research assistant to Elio Brancaforte of Tulane’s Comparative Literature department.

Allison Emmerson, Department of Classical Studies Tulane University The secrets of Pompeii are revealed again

Tulane University Anthropology Professor Allison Emmerson discusses Tulane's Pompeii I.14 Project

Doug Harris, photo Kenny Lass At least $719 million in ESA vouchers has flowed to 190 private schools as Arizona ranks near last in public school funding

Doug Harris, Economic professor, breaks down where Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account funds are being spent.

Tulane University School of Liberal Arts Faculty Professional Accolades: Honoring Excellence

Each semester, we celebrate the hard work and achievements of our community, whose passions and expertise demonstrate the far-reaching scope of the liberal arts

Image: Auld-Thomas et al., Antiquity (2024), CC BY 4.0 NASA Missed a Lost Maya City With 6,500 Structures Until a Student Found It Buried in Old LIDAR Data

Former Anthropology PhD candidate Luke Auld-Thomas unearthed a buried Mayan city with the help of Google.

Knud E. Berthelsen, Tulane University Don’t let fear drive the data center debate

Professor of Practice & Senior Advisor for AI Literacy Knud Berthelsen shares his thoughts on data centers, their effectiveness, and their water usage.

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