On this Earth Day, it's worth taking a look around at what people are actively doing to protect our planet ... and the people on it. WSPH's Dr. Mostafijur Rahman is studying how temperature rise is effecting heat-related illness, and how to combat it. Read more: buff.ly/9qfqwr1
The Building Stronger Futures Together Student Showcase was held on Friday, April 17. Emerging leaders in Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition, and Violence Prevention gathered to present research and have important conversations about public health. More photos: www.instagram.com/p/DXZzOMJFFP...
Immigration and health - more complex than you think. Join Dr. VanLandingham & Tulane faculty this Tue. April 21 (12-1 PM CDT) for a virtual seminar on immigrant health profiles + research opportunities.
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A photo of Tulane students playing at Jazz Fest in front of Jazz Fest art/logo.
This time of year in New Orleans is particularly musical. Weekly events: mailchi.mp/tulane/weekl...
Hey folks, we've got a student pantry coming up this week on Tuesday (12pm). tulane.campuslabs.com/engage/event...
Team-based programs have significantly better outcomes on blood pressure for low-income patients. Learn more at the link. buff.ly/jnZYTtp
Dr. Ken Orie and a group of students in orange shirts and hardhats pause for a group shot in front of their building project.
Dr. Ken Orie and a group of students in orange shirts and hardhats pause for a group shot in front of their building project.
Dr. Ken Orie and a group of students in orange shirts and hardhats pause for a group shot in front of their building project.
Dr. Ken Orie and a group of students in orange shirts and hardhats pause for a group shot in front of their building project.
Pictured: Dr. Ken Orie with the Service-Learning students in his Intro to Occupational Safety and Health course at the Community Build Day, April 11, 2026, where they helped to build a front porch for a home.
Neil Meltzer and Shavon Arline-Bradley will deliver keynote addresses at our school’s 2026 commencement ceremonies. buff.ly/MYgdHBZ
We wanted to highlight the winners at Friday's Delta Omega poster contest. Melodie Nasr came in first among graduate students, Preethi Royuru placed second among graduate students, and Cameron Poss placed first among undergrad students.
Congratulations to all winners and to all participants!
It's World Chagas Day! If you're not familiar with the disease, we have a helpful explainer at the link. On Friday, Claudia Herrera will hold a talk (9am-10am) at JBJ #404: "Women at the Heart of Chagas Disease Care: Diagnostic Challenges in Trypanosoma cruzi."
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Tune in April 15 at noon for the next Public Health Discovery Seminar.
Dr. Maranda C. Ward, WSPH alumna, will unpack the language of health equity and explore how social and structural determinants shape health outcomes.
12-1 PM CT - open to all.
Register -> applygrad.tulane.edu/register/phd...
An exciting talk with guest speaker Loretta Ross is happening this afternoon at 4pm. If you'd like to attend virtually, please RSVP at the link. MAC is also hosting a special in-person viewing at Tidewater’s Diboll Auditorium which is open to all. buff.ly/ExNJ49a
It's another week full of events. Everyone have a great week! mailchi.mp/tulane/weekl...
There is a need for data modeling and analytics in health, and a new degree program at WSPH is set to address that need. buff.ly/vDUgIOo
Our annual closing event for Admitted Students Day is the Delta Omega Poster Session, held at the New Orleans Bioinnovation Center Friday afternoon. More on Insta: www.instagram.com/p/DW_2bx7DuP...
Black Maternal Health Week gets started this weekend! Check out some of the events going on this week and be sure to contact our friends in MAC if you need help registering for anything.
We love hosting y'all for Admitted Students Day! We hope Tulane WSPH has provided a fantastic visit for everyone. More on Insta: www.instagram.com/p/DW90SpDmYT...
Welcome to Admitted Student Visit Day! Everyone at the Tulane University Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (WSPH) is so thrilled to host all of our visitors today. We hope everyone has a lovely time in New Orleans, the most unique city in America!
Photos from Thursday's MikeDrop, where President Fitts handed out smoothies in the Tidewater Building as part of National Public Health Week! More photos on Insta: www.instagram.com/p/DW9Bb3wDoZ...
"Packing with a Purpose" saw members of our WSPH community assemble 450 packages of goods for the unhoused in New Orleans. More on Insta: www.instagram.com/p/DW7PUgbGav...
"Public Health in Action: Lunch with Dr. Georges Benjamin" was held in Tidewater's Diboll Gallery as part of National Public Health Week Wednesday. Hosted by WSPH SGA, Benjamin spoke on his insights gained from a remarkable career in health. More on Insta: www.instagram.com/p/DW6_R1YmTf...
Folks who missed #GiveGreenTU yesterday can still give today and have it count toward school goals. WSPH goals: Try to break 200 and stay in our group's top four ... each will unlock additional funding.
Please consider helping us out with some lagniappe today.
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Thank you! We'll have another special thank you for everyone soon, but for now, we just want to say we appreciate everyone who made #GiveGreenTU another success!
Dr. Gregory Buchert (PHTM *79, M *83, R *85) and Tia Roddy (SW *77, UC '85), members of the WSPH Dean’s Advisory Council, will generously donate $5,000 once 200 donors make a gift to WSPH. Can you help us get there? We've only got a little time left!
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We're so grateful for every gift we've received for #GiveGreenTU and we'd love to finish as strongly as possible. Can you help us reach our goals? Every gift counts!
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The next 20 gifts will make a big impact, unlocking Shalanda Young's $2,500 gift! Can you help get us to 20 more gifts? We're trending in the right direction! #GiveGreenTU buff.ly/i9PKczB
Resources are shrinking. The need is not.
Every dollar raised through #GiveGreenTU goes directly to student scholarships, programs, and hands-on training — so passion becomes purpose.
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There's still time to #GiveGreenTU -- Our public health students would love your support! buff.ly/i9PKczB
Thank you for helping us get to 100 gifts!
Shalanda Young (PHTM '01), a member of the WSPH Dean’s Advisory Council, will generously donate $2,500 once 150 donors make a gift to WSPH.
Join the Tulane community in building a healthier world!
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If our school finishes fourth or higher in our group, we unlock an additional bonus gift from the university. Can you help us get there? buff.ly/i9PKczB
