Public Administration News

Tulane SoPA accepting applications for Student Advisory Board

Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) is now accepting applications for its Dean’s Student Advisory Board, a group created to give students a direct voice in shaping the school’s programs, services and operations.
Tulane SoPA faculty study highlights lasting impact of Katrina-era giving

The unprecedented wave of philanthropy that followed Hurricane Katrina not only fueled New Orleans’ immediate recovery but also transformed the city’s nonprofit sector, strengthening the city’s resilience over the past two decades, according to a new study by a Tulane University faculty member.
Tulane recognizes four SoPA graduates for leadership and impact

Draped in a distinctive light blue stole, four graduates from the Tulane School of Professional Advancement’s (SoPA) Class of 2025 are among this year’s honorees of the Tulane 34 Award.
Faculty excellence recognized at SoPA’s annual convocation

The evening’s highest honor, the Emily Vokes Faculty Service Award, was presented to Dr. Michael Wallace, director of SoPA’s Emergency and Security Studies Program.
SoPA professor named one of three IDEAAL Fellows

Tihara Sommers' current work focuses on evacuation plans for long-term care facilities in Hillsborough County, Florida and how they were implemented after hurricanes Helene and Milton hit there sequentially in 2024.
Capturing the Moment: Explore our 2024 commencement photos

Our 2024 diploma ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in McAlister Auditorium was a day filled with joy, pride, and unforgettable moments. Relive the excitement and see the smiles of graduates and their families as they commemorated this pivotal achievement.
Meet SoPA's Class of 2024!

Learn more about the class of 2024 at the Tulane School of Professional Advancement in this infographic.
SoPA program director named 'Educator of the Year'

The National Forum for Black Public Administrators named Halima Leak Francis, PhD, its 2024 Educator of the Year.
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