March 18, 2025

A phone call in early January changed everything for Jessica Harvey, the choir and vocal music instructor at KIPP New Orleans High Schools and a graduate student in SoPA’s Master of Arts in Teaching program.

Media + Design students at the Tulane School of Professional Advancement earned 18 awards including Best of Show Overall during the 2025 Advertising Club of New Orleans.

Tihara Sommers' current work focuses on evacuation plans for long-term care facilities in Hillsborough County, Florida and how they were implemented after hurricanes Helene and Milton hit there sequentially in 2024.

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The Swipe Out Hunger Program
Open to all students. Free meal swipes are available to students in need of food assistance.

Students Against Food Insecurity (SAFI)
Food pantry open to all Tulane students
located at 1100 Broadway St.

Spring 2025 Pantry Hours:

Public Service Internship Fair

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. CST | Tulane's LBC: Qatar and Kendall Cram

Network with representatives from over 50 local non-profit organizations! Explore meaningful and collaborative internship opportunities for the summer and fall.

How to Crush Your Interview

Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. CST | Online

Join Career Advisor, Susan de la Houssaye, for a webinar where she will share insights on preparing for common interview questions and highlighting your unique strengths. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the job market, this event is essential for landing a new job.

The New Orleans Book Festival

March 27-29, 2025 | Tulane Uptown Campus

Over 100+ national, regional and local authors, as well as numerous literary exhibitors will be showcased at the event. The festival will also feature children’s and family programming sponsored by Scholastic Corporation, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, and the City of New Orleans’ Office of Youth and Families.

Ask Your Career Advisor Anything!

Friday, April 4, 2025 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.| 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.
 

Crawfest at Tulane University

Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. CST | Berger Family Lawn

As an iconic Tulane tradition, first started in 2007, Crawfest is a music, food, and arts festival hosted annually in the heart of New Orleans. Guests enjoy tons — yes, literally tons — of crawfish, dozens of local vendors, and music on the uptown campus of Tulane. Students can reserve their ticket for free.

Federal Career Fair

Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST | NROTC Building

As an iconic Tulane tradition, first started in 2007, Crawfest is a music, food, and arts festival hosted annually in the heart of New Orleans. Guests enjoy tons — yes, literally tons — of crawfish, dozens of local vendors, and music on the uptown campus of Tulane. Students can reserve their ticket for free.

2025 Chamber After 5: Tulane University

Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CST | Glazer Family Club in Yulman Stadium

Join the New Orleans Chamber at a premier evening networking event, the Chamber After 5, hosted by Tulane University. Pre-registration is required! Students and Tulane affiliates can use promo code tulane to register for free.

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

Fox8 Nola: Gen. Honoré weighs in on the deadly mid-air collision involving a Black Hawk helicopter

Nola.com: This Louisiana woman earned a degree after 27 years in prison. It ‘felt like a miracle.’

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