Tulane University School of Liberal Arts

08/26/2026

What can happen when a Louisiana student brings her French-language education to an international stage?

This summer, Emmeline Meyer (SLA ’27), a Political Science and Sociology major, represented Louisiana at the 11th Parlement Francophone des Jeunes (PFJ) in Yaoundé, Cameroon. As the only participant from the United States, she joined young leaders from across the Francophone world to debate issues affecting young people, lead her commission and work toward a shared resolution.

For Emmeline, the experience showed the power of language to do more than facilitate conversation — it can build relationships, create community and connect perspectives across borders.

Tulane's Emmeline Meyer represented Louisiana on an international stage at the 11th Parlement Francophone des Jeunes (PFJ) in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

08/24/2026

08/20/2026

What happens when students take their research beyond the classroom and into City Hall?

This summer, students in Director of U.S. Public Policy Brian Brox’s Policy-Making Research Shop worked directly with New Orleans elected officials on real policy questions, researching topics including resident participation in the city budget process and pathways to homeownership for renters.

Students used property records, scholarly research, city budgets and examples from other cities to develop policy briefs, then presented their findings to councilmembers. One group had the opportunity to present during a public meeting in the New Orleans City Council Chambers.

For the students, the experience offered something a traditional research paper can’t: the chance to see how their work could contribute to the policymaking process in the city they call home.

This summer, Tulane Political Science Associate Professor Brian Brox paired students in his Policy-Making Research Shop class with New Orleans elected officials.

08/19/2026

Investing In Our Students

Tulane University School of Liberal Arts has received a tremendous gift from Tulane alumna, parent, and marketing executive Alison Brod (NC ’91) to support a media and communication wing in the newly renovated Newcomb Hall. The space will be designed to prepare Tulane University students for the rapidly evolving landscape of media, production, and more. Follow the link below for more information and hear from our alumna on the motivation behind the upcoming Alison Brod Media and Communication Wing.

📰: bit.ly/4g8gSC0

08/17/2026

Kinda chic to refuse to be one thing.

A political scientist who makes art.
A writer who studies history.
An anthropologist who wants to work in public health.
A student who hasn’t figured it out yet — and doesn’t need to.

Last week’s Class of 2030 Dean's Assembly and Open House were full of students exploring what’s possible when you don’t have to fit yourself into just one box.

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08/11/2026

08/10/2026

Kyle DeCoste, a lecturer in the School of Liberal Arts, is the inaugural recipient of the Charles Hiroshi Garrett Fellowship from the Society for American Music.

07/29/2026

"Beyond the famous sites, some of my favorite memories came from the everyday moments — sharing meals with my classmates, exploring local shops, and simply taking in each new experience. This trip taught me the importance of keeping an open mind and stepping outside of my comfort zone. Greece reminded me that the best learning doesn't always happen in a classroom — it happens through the people you meet, the places you explore, and the experiences you're willing to embrace."

SLAM Minor and player Sadie Shores (📸 middle) took part in a study abroad trip to Greece for a Sports Leadership & Culture course and shared her thoughts on what she calls an "unforgettable experience."

07/23/2026

Alexis Culotta, senior professor of practice in the Newcomb Department of Art in the School of Liberal Arts, was recently awarded a fellowship by the Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies.