Nov. 11, 2025

Friday, November 14, 2025

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Richardson Building - Suite 204

Homecoming weekend begins here. Gather with alumni, students, and faculty for a special reception hosted by Dean Amelia Manning.

Saturday, November 15, 2025

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Berger Family Lawn

Join Green Wave fans before kick-off for some pre-game tailgating. Visit the SoPA Tailgate Tent for free food, drinks and fun! Look for our SoPA flags, bring family and friends, and enjoy a beautiful day on the Berger Family Lawn.

Students are automatically entered if they register for classes prior to 11:59 pm on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. Only students with SoPA as their primary school will be eligible to win. If you have questions about your schedule and would like to meet with your academic advisor, please visit sopa.tulane.edu/advisors.

Last week, our SoPA community came together to honor those who have served during our Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. Today and every day, we thank our veteran students, faculty, and staff for their service.

The John Lewis Public Administration Program at Tulane SoPA turns five.

Jeff Hinson, Tulane SoPA alumnus and Flour Moon co-founder sells bagel sandwiches to students and campus visitors from his food truck located behind SoPA's offices in the Richardson Building.

Food Truck Village

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 | 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. CST | Berger Family Lawn

Food truck village is an annual homecoming event where students can come together for free food trucks, games and other fun activities.

Tulane PRSSA Meeting

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 | 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. CST | Online

Guest speaker, Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), the nation’s first and only statewide AI initiative, will discuss how he’s leading efforts to expand AI literacy, workforce development, and innovation across education and industry. General membership meeting. All are welcome!

Breaking Barriers - Leveraging Your Superpowers: Mediation and Arbitration for Paralegals

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. CST | Online

Learn how to turn your expertise into opportunity. Tulane SoPA’s General Legal Studies program is hosting a conversation with experienced legal professionals on how paralegals can use mediation and arbitration to break barriers and build success.

Presidential Speaker Series

Friday, Nov 14, 2025| 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CST | 204 Richardson Building - Uptown Campus

President Mike Fitts in conversation with former NFL running back Matt Forté for a special installment of the Presidential Speaker Series. The conversation will cover Forté’s new book, Stay in the Game: Making the Most of Every Season, along with life lessons from both on and off the field.

The Longest Table

Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 | 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. CST| Berger Family Lawn

The Longest Table is a shared meal experience designed to bring together hundreds of Tulanians around one table, fostering relationships and engaging in meaningful conversations. This initiative centers on connection, belonging, and reflection around food and community.

Ask your Career Advisor Anything!

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. CST| Online

Have career questions? SoPA Career Advisor Susan de la Houssaye has the answers! Whether you’re updating your resume, writing a cover letter, or navigating the job search, hop on for a quick chat.

A sample of Tulane SoPA faculty, staff, and students who are mentioned in local and national news publications.

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Texas Standard: FEMA remains on the chopping block, even after the deadly Texas Hill Country floods

Fox8: Tulane SoPA: Keep kids safe from online exploitation; especially with AI

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