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SoPA student earns spot on list of women empowering their communities

SoPa General Legal Studies student Sarah Manowitz helped establish the Crescent City Meal Assistance Program to assist those suffering from food insecurity as a result of the pandemic.
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Tulane employee crushes obstacles, earns degree from SoPA

Niyoka “Nikki” Payton came to Tulane University as a temporary payroll clerk. This month, she earned her bachelor’s degree in social science from the School of Professional Advancement.
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Through ‘blessings and determination’ SoPA student excels in class, career

Derick Houston Jr.’s journey to — and through — the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) isn’t unusual. But his motivation and work ethic are in a league of their own.

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Alumni, SoPA News, Kinesiology

Music fuels the journey of life for SoPA kinesiology grad

June 11, 2021

Jazz. Blues. Rock and roll. All are part of the soundtrack that led Chicago native Tony Massarello to New Orleans and ultimately to the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement.

SoPA News

Photos: SoPA Commencement 2021

May 21, 2021

View a photo gallery of our favorite moments from the School of Professional Advancement's commencement events and diploma ceremony.

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Infographic: Get to know SoPA's class of 2021

May 20, 2021

Enjoy these fun facts about the class, including the many states in which the grads reside.

SoPA News, Media + Design

SoPA grad’s vow to ‘make it count’ leads to honors, national award

May 19, 2021

After living and working abroad for eight years, Keagan Krauss was ready for change.

Public Administration, SoPA News

Tulane SOPA unveils new scholarship for graduates of minority serving institutions

May 10, 2021

The tuition discount begins with the summer 2021 semester. Applications are now being accepted. To apply for the scholarship award, please visit the financial assistance page.

SoPA News, Emergency & Security Studies

Tulane SoPA student Patience Frederick overcoming great odds to fulfill career path

March 29, 2021

She typifies the graduate students in the Tulane School of Professional Advancement who take online or in-person courses while maintaining jobs along their career paths.

SoPA News, Emergency & Security Studies

From the front line to the classroom: Tulane professor brings extensive, firsthand experience to SoPA students

March 18, 2021

Many have worked remotely this year, but few as far from home as Robert Allen, who teaches in the Tulane School of Professional Advancement’s Emergency and Security Studies Program.