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Grad finds direction through encouragement
May 19, 2026Angel Watson did not take a straight path back to school, but the moment she found the Tulane School of Professional Advancement, everything changed.
SoPA grad proves that it’s never too late to start
May 15, 2026Katina 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
May 14, 2026Each 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 graduate student perseveres to make positive change for herself and others
May 14, 2026For most graduate students, commencement represents the finish line of a long academic journey. For Rhett Anderson, her Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security Studies represents a year of reinvention and perseverance in the face of devastating setbacks.
Tulane partners with NextOp to help service members advance their careers
April 21, 2026Service members and veterans have expanded access to affordable higher education through a new partnership between the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement and NextOp, a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between military service and the civilian workforce by providing veterans with personalized career coaching and placement into high-growth industries.
Alumni, Education, Graduate,Humanities & Social Sciences, Student,Humanities & Social Sciences,SoPA NewsHow one SoPA student used experience to earn a degree faster
April 03, 2026When 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.
Award winning student designs advance to regional competition after 15 ADDY wins
April 03, 2026Tulane SoPA Media + Design students made a bold statement at the 2026 New Orleans ADDYs, racking up multiple top honors and setting their sights on the next stage of the national competition.
Tulane announces transfer pathway partnership with Campus
April 01, 2026The 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.
Calvin Duncan, Blake Bertuccelli-Booth represented the School of Professional Advancement at the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University
March 16, 2026The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University returns March 12–15 for its fifth chapter, with more than 250 acclaimed authors.
SoPA students awarded for commitment to service, leadership
January 27, 2026The 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.
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