Student News
Attorney becomes student again at 74 years young
Gregory Jones started at the Tulane School of Professional Advancement to see if he could keep up in the classroom. Now a graduate, he doesn’t want to leave.
Gregory Jones started at the Tulane School of Professional Advancement to see if he could keep up in the classroom. Now a graduate, he doesn’t want to leave.
SoPA grad proves that it’s never too late to start
Katina McGinnis’s journey back to college began with a simple but powerful question from her son: “Mom, you always wanted to go back to school. What are you waiting for?”
Katina McGinnis’s journey back to college began with a simple but powerful question from her son: “Mom, you always wanted to go back to school. What are you waiting for?”
Tulane 34 honor bestowed upon three SoPA grads
Each year, Tulane University recognizes 34 exceptional graduates with one of the university’s highest student honors. Among this year’s recipients are three students from the Tulane School of Professional Advancement.
Each year, Tulane University recognizes 34 exceptional graduates with one of the university’s highest student honors. Among this year’s recipients are three students from the Tulane School of Professional Advancement.
How one SoPA student used experience to earn a degree faster
When Hayley Callison decided it was time to return to school, she knew she wanted a program that respected and recognized the years of experience she had already built. What she didn’t expect was just how far that experience would take her.
When Hayley Callison decided it was time to return to school, she knew she wanted a program that respected and recognized the years of experience she had already built. What she didn’t expect was just how far that experience would take her.
Tulane announces transfer pathway partnership with Campus
The Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) has announced a new partnership with Campus, an innovative community college focused on accessible associate degree programs to establish a transfer pathway designed to help Campus graduates seamlessly continue their education at Tulane.
The Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) has announced a new partnership with Campus, an innovative community college focused on accessible associate degree programs to establish a transfer pathway designed to help Campus graduates seamlessly continue their education at Tulane.
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.
From student achievements to milestone moments across our programs, these five stories capture the innovation, impact and community that defined SoPA in 2025.
Commitment to community: Public administration program celebrates 5 years
The John Lewis Public Administration Program at Tulane reaches its five-year milestone.
The John Lewis Public Administration Program at Tulane reaches its five-year milestone.
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 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.
New McGrail Scholarship provides support to active duty, veteran students at Tulane SoPA
The fund provides $45,000 of financial support over five years for active duty, reserve, National Guard, and honorably discharged veteran students from any U.S. uniformed service pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies through Tulane SoPA programs.
The fund provides $45,000 of financial support over five years for active duty, reserve, National Guard, and honorably discharged veteran students from any U.S. uniformed service pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies through Tulane SoPA programs.
