Top 5 headlines of 2025

Growth, impact and innovation was the theme of 2025 at the Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA). Our stories sparked conversation, inspired others and highlighted the power of education. Here’s a snapshot of the stories that you enjoyed most this year.

Commitment to community: Public administration program celebrates 5 years
Tulane's John Lewis Public Administration Program reaches a five-year milestone with a model of public service education rooted in accessibility and community impact.

Tulane SoPA grad student leads Super Bowl choir
A phone call in early January changed everything for Jessica Harvey, the choir and vocal music instructor at KIPP New Orleans High Schools.

Tulane SoPA, Operation Restoration celebrate first College-in-Prison grad
Stephanie King, who continued the program after her release last year, earned the Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences degree with a summa cum laude honor designation in December 2024.

Tulane SoPA grad helps distinguish art from AI 
Tulane SoPA graduate Ben Yoss is using AI to fight misinformation and protect digital creators with his image verification tool, Pixguard AI.

Tulane University names new dean of SoPA 
Amelia Manning, former chief operating officer at Southern New Hampshire University, has been named dean of Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement, effective Aug. 1.

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