Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Tulane SoPA’s Influencer Strategy course equips students with the skills to create impactful campaigns by leveraging digital creators, offering hands-on experience in one of the fastest-growing fields in advertising.

Tulane graduate combines her education and teaching career to create a more inclusive and impactful learning environment in Chicago.

Students enrolled in the "Child & Adolescent Literature" course recently partnered with the Howard-Tilton Memorial Library to examine the diversity and representation within the library’s Amoss children’s book collection.

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It’s not too late to register for Spring 2025! Explore featured courses like Crisis Communication, Reimagine & Lead Equity in Education, and more. Take the next step toward your goals—enroll today!

Social Science Foundations (PASS 1010)

This course explores the core social science disciplines—political science, economics, geography, sociology, and anthropology—to examine their relevance to understanding society and the individual’s role within it. Students will gain insights into culture, social structures, and theories of social change, preparing them for informed decision-making as individuals and citizens.

Reimagine & Lead Equity in Education (EDUC 6100/MPAD 7120)

This course equips education leaders to develop and communicate a vision for student success focused on equity and excellence. Students will explore historical influences, systemic challenges, and promising reforms while building skills in strategic communication and public narrative to support educational change.

Human Resource Information Systems & Data Analysis (BSLS 3900)

Students will identify and examine the functions and implementation of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), including record-keeping, collection and storage of compliance data, supporting efficiency, tracking data to advance business strategies, and employee self-service; investigate the uses of HRIS to support applicant tracking systems, payroll, benefits administration, workhours and attendance, training, performance management, reporting & analytics, and succession planning; and recognize the methods and benefits of HRIS certification.

Crisis Communication (MDES 3280)

This course, taught by Tulane alum and crisis expert Nicholas Shapiro, explores the communication professional's role during a crisis. Topics include identifying crises, managing stakeholders, and navigating post-crisis recovery. Shapiro brings over 20 years of experience, including serving as National Security Spokesperson for President Obama.

Since its launch in August 2023, the Learning Experience Design (LXD) Graduate Certificate program has been empowering students to transform education. We proudly celebrate the first graduates, Jaden Stafford and Katie Black, who are leading the way in designing impactful learning experiences.

Jaden Stafford

Katie Black

Ask Your Career Advisor Anything!

Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. CST | Online

Spend some time with your Career Advisor, Susan de la Houssaye, on a Zoom pop-in! Whether you have a quick question or need some simple career advice, this is your chance to connect without the need for a full appointment.

Community Connection Fair 2025

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 | 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.| LBC - Kendall Cram (Room 213)

The Community Connection Fair aims to connect students with local service organizations and encourage volunteerism. Around 30-40 organizations, representing diverse causes like food insecurity, education, and sustainability, will host tables to share resources, promote social work, and recruit volunteers.

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

The National Desk: New vehicles, advanced technology could be putting your data at risk

PBS News Hour: As New Orleans recovers from terror attack, locals ask how warning signs were missed

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