| - Featured Graduate Stories
- Photos from Commencement Day
- Christa Payne named interim dean
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Tulane SoPA graduate completes degree after life-altering diagnosis |
For 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. |
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Tulane School of Professional Advancement Photography |
Relive the excitement, celebration and unforgettable moments from the 2026 School of Professional Advancement Diploma Ceremony in our photo gallery. |
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| From crossing the stage to posing with the dean, your graduation moments were captured. If you have not already, register to access your photos. |
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| Katina 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?” |
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| Gregory 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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| Angel Watson did not take a straight path back to school, but the moment she found the Tulane School of Professional Advancement, everything changed. |
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| With more than 25 years of experience in education and the nonprofit sector, Payne will continue advancing SoPA’s mission to serve working adults through flexible, affordable and career-focused programs. |
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Got something to celebrate? A new job, a big win, a personal milestone? Don’t keep it to yourself—we love sharing student success. Send us your news and let the SoPA community cheer you on. |
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Polish Your LinkedIn Profile in 30 Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST | Online Join us for “Polish Your LinkedIn Profile in 30 Minutes,” a workshop designed to help students strengthen their professional online presence and stand out to employers and recruiters. Led by guest speaker Dr. Swati Shah, MD, MPH, FACOG, founder of PlansConnect, this session will provide practical tips for building a strong LinkedIn profile, expanding your network, and showcasing your skills and career goals with confidence. |
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| Tulane Pride 2026 Friday, June 12, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST | Diboll Gallery, the Newcomb Institute Tulane Pride 2026 invites faculty, students, and staff to experience storytelling as community, memory, and celebration. Rooted in this year’s Threaded TUgether theme, the program centers LGBTQIA+ storytelling traditions, history, and contributions as shaped by New Orleans and its cultural landscape. |
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- June 8: Last Day to Change Grading Rules to Audit; Last Day to Drop with 25% Tuition and Fee Refund (Early and Full Summer Term)
- June 15: Last Day to Drop without Record (Early Summer Term)
- June 17: Last Day to Change Grading Rules other Than Audit and Last Day to Withdraw (Early Summer Term)
- June 19: Juneteenth - No Classes
- June 25: Last Day of Classes (Early Summer Term)
- June 29: Classes Begin (Late Summer Term)
- July 1: Last Day to Drop without Record (Full Summer Term)
- July 3: Independence Day - No Classes
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