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Tulane’s Center for Brain Health partners with MVP to support military veterans, former NFL players

Access to quality healthcare often determines how well military veterans and former professional football players transition to a “normal” life after serving in very different professions that are both physically and mentally demanding. Two groups…
Green Wave opens football season with a win over UMass

The Tulane Green Wave opened its football season with a win over the University of Massachusetts on Saturday, Sept. 3. The Green Wave cruised to a 42-10 victory over the Minutemen in Yulman Stadium. Read more about the football game at Tulane…
Dr. Gregory W. Stewart of Tulane Center for Brain Health on How the US Has Improved Care for Veterans

Read more from Medium.com: Veterans Care Today: Dr. Gregory W. Stewart of Tulane Center for Brain Health on How the U.S. Has Improved Care For Veterans Over The Past Five Years
Tulane to host X's and O's, a play about football and traumatic brain injury

Six years ago, Tulane University assistant professor Jenny Mercein and playwright KJ Sanchez co-created a play called X’s and O’s that examines the lasting physical and neurological impacts from playing football. Mercein and Sanchez are now bringing…
Arial view of Yulman Stadium
Former Saints, Tulane greats and other NFL alumni to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Tulane on Feb. 5

The NFL Alumni Gulf Coast Chapter, Tulane University and the Louisiana Department of Health will host a mobile vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Jill H. and Avram A. Glazer Family Club at Yulman Stadium (2900 Ben…
Four people posing in front of American flag.
Tulane University forms veteran affinity group for faculty, staff members

Tulane University has long been a destination school for veterans, either as students or in professional roles as faculty or staff members. This fall, the university has taken crucial steps to further enhance its support of veterans by establishing…
Tulane medical expert Dr. Greg Stewart discusses the challenges of veteran health care, new treatment concept

The national observance of Veterans Day is an opportunity to recognize and thank the men and women who have served in the armed forces. It’s also essential to acknowledge the challenges some of our hero’s face when it comes to receiving quality…
The Starting Block Accelerates Into New Orleans: Innovative Youth Education Program Launches

November 8, 2021 –The Starting Block: A Fielkow-Chase Youth Education Initiative is designed to build impactful relationships between multicultural and multifaith communities in Greater New Orleans. Through practical learning and career skills…
A Letter of Gratitude

As we move into November and start closing in on the end of the year, I find myself reflecting on the year that is ending and the year to come, what I have experienced and accomplished and what I want to continue to work on. And as we get close to…
Tulane University Special Olympics recognized by ESPN as Top 5 national program

Tulane University's Special Olympic (TUSO) program has reached new heights with a pair of national accolades for its meaningful and inclusive work with Special Olympic athletes. ESPN selected the TUSO program as one of the Top 5 Unified Special…