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Summer Intern Spotlight: Kasandra Schemel, Emergency and Security Studies

Kasandra Schemel is a graduate student in the Emergency and Security Studies program at the Tulane School of Professional Advancement. She has completed her first year of studies in pursuit of an MPS in Homeland Security Studies, and is ready to gain some real

Summer Intern Spotlight: Natasha Sood, Public Administration

Tulane School of Professional Advancement graduate student Natasha Sood is working toward her Master of Public Administration (MPA) as well as a Certificate in Nonprofit and Strategic Philanthropy Management. Sood will complete the program in December 2021 and

Two SoPA honorees named to New Orleans 40 Under 40 class

This week, Gambit released its annual list of 40 New Orleanians working to make the city a better place. Two School of Professional Advancement honorees — a graduate student and a professor— made the list. Tahj Williams, 23, is an Information Technology

Summer Intern Spotlight: Emma Schneider, Digital Design


Emma Schneider created her own path at the Tulane School of Professional Advancement by taking all of the courses that were most interesting to her. At Tulane, she is double majoring in Graphic Design and Communications and will receive a dual degree in

History Channel taps SoPA professor for expertise on doomsday scenarios

If you’re among those curious about the top-secret activities of the American government and military, you may be a fan of the History Channel show, America’s Book of Secrets hosted by Lance Reddick.   In a recent episode — “Doomsday Scenarios” — Michael

Music fuels the journey of life for SoPA kinesiology grad

Jazz. Blues. Rock and roll. All are part of the soundtrack that led Chicago native Tony Massarello to New Orleans and ultimately to the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement (SoPA).  His journey through life, he says, is rooted in music. He

SoPA student earns spot on list of women empowering their communities

Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from a New Orleans Magazine article titled, “Top Female Achievers.” Link to full article below. At any given time, you can find Sarah Manowitz serving the New Orleans community. That service has taken many forms over

Tulane employee crushes obstacles, earns degree from SoPA

Thirteen years ago, Niyoka “Nikki” Payton came to Tulane University as a temporary payroll clerk. Today, she is still at the university, currently one of the two talent acquisition coordinators in Tulane’s Office of Human Resources and Institutional

Photos: SoPA Commencement 2021

View a photo gallery of our favorite moments from the School of Professional Advancement's commencement events and diploma ceremony. Click here or on the image below to enter. (Photos by Don Cooper, Tulane SoPA) 

Infographic: Get to know SoPA's class of 2021

Certificates have been distributed and degrees have been conferred for the Tulane School of Professional Advancement's (SoPA) Class of 2021. This class of amazing students has left its mark at SoPA and will now forge out into society with a goal
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