2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR IN REVIEW
The Next Chapter
Familiar Faces, New Roles
Jacqueline Epstein, JD, a licensed attorney and longtime faculty member with over a decade of litigation experience, has been appointed the director of the Paralegal Studies program.
Craig Flanagan, PhD, an experienced educator who has developed and taught both online and on-ground courses at Tulane since 2020, has been appointed the director of the Kinesiology program.
Christa Payne, MBA, has been appointed to the position of interim dean of the Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA).
Ambika Prasad, PhD, a veteran HR consultant and researcher specializing in organizational effectiveness and workplace dynamics, has been appointed the director of the Business & Leadership Studies program.
More News
- In March, SoPA announced a tuition reduction for all SoPA courses starting in the Fall 2026 semester.
- SoPA is now offering flexible, accelerated courses in 8-week term format to help students balance their schedules and reach their goals.
- Following their years of dedicated service, Professors Robyn Ice, JD, and Lanie Dornier, PhD, were appointed to emeritus status in recognition of their distinguished academic careers and lasting contributions to the university.
