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SoPA students awarded for commitment to service, leadership
The Tulane University Office of Academic Excellence and Opportunity honored Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) students Joshua Blount and Meghan Nagia with Dr. King Student Leadership Awards on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. The awards recognize students with outstanding commitment to service in their community.
The Tulane University Office of Academic Excellence and Opportunity honored Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) students Joshua Blount and Meghan Nagia with Dr. King Student Leadership Awards on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. The awards recognize students with outstanding commitment to service in their community.
Dean Manning shares vision for future of SoPA
Amelia Manning has ambitious plans for the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement (SoPA). As dean, she is advancing a strategy focused on modernizing academic programs, strengthening student support and streamlining operations — all with the goal of positioning the school as a leader in professional and online education.
Amelia Manning has ambitious plans for the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement (SoPA). As dean, she is advancing a strategy focused on modernizing academic programs, strengthening student support and streamlining operations — all with the goal of positioning the school as a leader in professional and online education.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SoPA grad featured on alumni podcast
On episode four of the Bea Field Alumni Podcast, Tulane SoPA alumna Nicole Taffaro Bush (UC ’95, SoPA ’20) spoke on her experience as a Tulane student and where she is today.
On episode four of the Bea Field Alumni Podcast, Tulane SoPA alumna Nicole Taffaro Bush (UC ’95, SoPA ’20) spoke on her experience as a Tulane student and where she is today.
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.
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.
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.
SoPA Recent Alumni Council seeks new members
The Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) is now accepting applications for membership on its Recent Alumni Council. The Council brings together alumni who serve as a resource for Dean Amelia Manning by offering feedback on their student experiences and by strengthening SoPA's connections to their professional and personal networks.
The Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) is now accepting applications for membership on its Recent Alumni Council. The Council brings together alumni who serve as a resource for Dean Amelia Manning by offering feedback on their student experiences and by strengthening SoPA's connections to their professional and personal networks.
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.
