Undergraduate News
Photos: From the stage to the celebration
Relive the excitement, celebration and unforgettable moments from the 2026 School of Professional Advancement Diploma Ceremony in our photo gallery.
Relive the excitement, celebration and unforgettable moments from the 2026 School of Professional Advancement Diploma Ceremony in our photo gallery.
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.
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.
5 reasons to contact your financial aid counselor
Tulane SoPA’s Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Katie Swan, shares five reasons students should utilize their financial aid counselor.
Tulane SoPA’s Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Katie Swan, shares five reasons students should utilize their financial aid counselor.
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.
SoPA grad drew on experiences as a Marine while studying design
When Raul Fuster retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after 20 years in 2019, he decided he wanted to go back to school. Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fuster went to high school in Bay St. Louis where he developed an interest in film and photography.
When Raul Fuster retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after 20 years in 2019, he decided he wanted to go back to school. Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fuster went to high school in Bay St. Louis where he developed an interest in film and photography.
