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Top 5 headlines of 2025

From student achievements to milestone moments across our programs, these five stories capture the innovation, impact and community that defined SoPA in 2025.
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How Did the U.S. Patrol the Caribbean for Drug Smuggling Before It Started Blowing Up Boats?

What Should Entrepreneurs Be Doing Now to Prepare for Small Businesses Saturday?

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Attack on Michigan church again highlights vulnerability of some places of worship

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Homeland’s 50 Trailblazers Announced

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FEMA remains on the chopping block, even after the deadly Texas Hill Country floods

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Halima Leak Francis honored with Spirit of Tulane Award

Halima Leak Francis, PhD, director of Tulane SoPA’s John Lewis Public Administration program was recognized for her service to the university
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By blowing up a suspected cartel boat, the US signaled it's bringing War on Terror tactics to the drug war

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ABA Journal features SoPA program director

Robyn Ice, senior professor of practice and program director is featured in this month’s ABA Journal for her role as chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Paralegals’ Approval Commission.
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