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In Photos: Tulane SoPA hosts Wave Weekend 2026 tailgate on Brown Field
November 10, 2026Browse the photo gallery to see SoPA students, alumni and four-legged fans celebrating at Wave Weekend 2026.
Annual MPA residency convenes at Tulane to tackle future of public service
November 10, 2026Tulane SoPA hosted its fifth Annual Public Administration Program Residency, bringing students, faculty and civic leaders together to explore the future of public service through discussions, student policy pitches and community engagement.
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Tulane SoPA honors 13 faculty members at 2026 Wave Weekend Reception
November 09, 2026At its 2026 Wave Weekend Reception, the Tulane School of Professional Advancement recognized faculty members for excellence in teaching and service, honoring Ilianna Kwaske with the Emily H. Vokes Faculty Service Award alongside additional recipients of the John Percy Dyer and Distinguished Faculty awards.
Tulane instructor and alum partner to lead national beverage rebrand
October 07, 2026When a national beverage brand needed to update its soda packaging ahead of a major retail expansion, Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) instructor Vicki Strull brought in recent alumna Brittney Giardina to help with the project.
Tulane Student Marzonet Palmer Pitches Neurotech Startup NeuraSynced with Help from Innovation Institute Mentor
September 30, 2026For many university students, college is defined by what happens in the classroom. But for some, the opportunities extend beyond coursework. Students can work with researchers, meet entrepreneurs, find mentors and test ideas that could eventually become something much bigger.
Applied Business Studies, Education, Emergency & Security Studies, General Legal Studies, Graduate,Humanities & Social Sciences, Information Technology, Kinesiology,Media & Design, Public Administration, Student, Undergraduate,SoPA NewsTulane SoPA accepting applications for Student Advisory Board
September 01, 2026Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) is now accepting applications for its Student Advisory Board, a group created to give students a direct voice in shaping the school’s programs, services and operations.
Alumni, Applied Business Studies, Education, Emergency & Security Studies,Faculty, General Legal Studies, Graduate,Humanities & Social Sciences, Information Technology, Kinesiology,Media & Design, Public Administration, Staff, Student, Undergraduate,Alumni,Applied Business Studies,Education,Emergency & Security Studies,Faculty,General Legal Studies,Graduate,Humanities & Social Sciences,Information Technology,Kinesiology,Media + Design,Public Administration,SoPA News,Staff,Student,UndergraduateRising to the Challenge: Academic Year in Review 2025-26
August 05, 2026The Tulane School of Professional Advancement's 2025-26 Academic Year in Review is now live, highlighting the stories, achievements and memorable moments that shaped the past year.
Cyber students rank among top 1% at national competition
June 25, 2026Tulane Cyber Wave, a competitive team comprised of undergraduate and graduate information technology students, recently placed in the top one percent during the National Cyber League (NCL) team competition.
Applied Business Studies, Education, Emergency & Security Studies, General Legal Studies, Graduate,Humanities & Social Sciences, Information Technology, Kinesiology,Media & Design, Public Administration, Undergraduate,Education,Graduate,SoPA NewsPhotos: From the stage to the celebration
May 19, 2026Relive the excitement, celebration and unforgettable moments from the 2026 School of Professional Advancement Diploma Ceremony in our photo gallery.
Attorney becomes student again at 74 years young
May 19, 2026Gregory 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.
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