Tulane University (6do encyclopedia)



Tulane University is a private research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was founded in 1834 as the Medical College of Louisiana and is the second-oldest university in the state. The university has a long history of excellence in education, research, and community service. Tulane has consistently been ranked among the top universities in the country and has a strong reputation for its undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Academics:
Tulane University offers over 75 undergraduate majors and minors, more than 120 graduate and professional programs, and several online programs. The university’s academic programs are divided into five schools: the School of Liberal Arts, the School of Science and Engineering, the A. B. Freeman School of Business, the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and the Tulane Law School. Tulane’s undergraduate program is known for its strong emphasis on the liberal arts, while the university’s graduate and professional programs are recognized for their research and innovation.

Research:
Tulane is a leading research institution with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research. The university is designated as a Carnegie R1 institution, indicating that it is among the top research universities in the country. Tulane’s research mission is driven by the university’s commitment to finding solutions to complex global issues, including health disparities, climate change, and social justice. The university’s research initiatives are supported by several research centers and institutes, including the Tulane Cancer Center, the Center for Brain Health, and the Tulane Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy.

Service:
Tulane University has a strong commitment to community service and social responsibility. The university’s public service initiatives focus on improving the quality of life for the people of New Orleans and beyond. Tulane’s public service programs include the Tulane Center for Public Service, the Tulane City Center, and the Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking. In addition, Tulane has several programs dedicated to disaster response and recovery, including the Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy and the Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness Program.

Campus Life:
Tulane University’s campus is located in the heart of New Orleans and is known for its beautiful architecture and vibrant campus life. The university has over 200 student organizations, including academic, cultural, athletic, and service-oriented groups. Tulane’s athletic programs are members of the NCAA Division I and the American Athletic Conference. The university’s sports teams are known as the Green Wave.

Admissions:
Admission to Tulane University is highly competitive. The university evaluates applicants based on a holistic review process that considers academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, letters of recommendation, and essays. Tulane is test-optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores. The university also offers need-based and merit-based financial aid.

Notable Alumni:
Tulane University has produced many notable alumni, including Pulitzer Prize-winning author Walker Percy, Grammy-winning musician Wynton Marsalis, and former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu. Other notable alumni include Dr. Michael DeBakey, the renowned heart surgeon; John Kennedy Toole, author of “A Confederacy of Dunces”; and David Vitter, former U.S. Senator.

In conclusion, Tulane University is a highly respected research university with a strong commitment to education, research, and service. The university’s diverse academic programs, interdisciplinary research, and commitment to social responsibility make it a unique and highly valued institution. Tulane’s beautiful campus, vibrant campus life, and strong alumni network make it a great place for students to learn and grow.


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Are slackers keeping the labour market hot?

Financial Times

23-05-08 13:19


New research from the Brookings Institution has found that many American workers, specifically educated men, are working fewer hours than before the pandemic. While lower-wage workers increased hours to keep up with the cost of living, highly educated men, mostly in the top 10% of earners, are working less than before. Some of this is attributed to remote working, removing the daily commute thus taking away some working hours. However, some of it is also evidently down to people re-evaluating their personal priorities, especially after experiencing the benefits of better balance during the pandemic. Highly-educated men and younger generations, including men, are tending to prefer working a flexible schedule around their personal lives, resulting in a concern from CEO’s about future labor shortages. Some companies appear to be thinking about out-of-the-box ways to accommodate uber-flexible schedules, such as creating platforms where tasks can be worked on at any time of day or night. Others are talking about investing more in generative AI to replace human employees.

https://www.ft.com/content/6fa378b0-0e7a-4f28-b7b3-549a1812e1f8
California Panel Calls for Billions in Reparations for Black Residents

NY Times

23-05-07 00:34


California's Reparations Task Force has recommended a direct payment mentality to proposed legislation aimed at providing hundreds of billions of dollars to Black residents to address past injustices. The panel have spent over a year researching and holding listening sessions in the wake of the nationwide racial justice protests after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The panel has produced a detailed plan on addressing past injustices, notably on housing discrimination, mass incarceration and unequal access to healthcare. The 9-member Reparations Task Force stated that the proposals to legislators are the most sweeping effort to devise a programme of reparations in the United States. If legislation passes for payments, the panel suggested that a state agency will be created to process claims and render payments, with elderly individuals getting priority. Nearly 6.5% of California's residents, roughly 2.5 million, identify as Black or African American.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/06/business/economy/california-reparations.html
Jerry Springer, broadcaster whose hit talk show plumbed the depths of American sleaze – obituary

Telegraph

23-04-27 15:59


Jerry Springer, the US television host and former mayor of Cincinnati, has died at the age of 79. A politician who became a television commentator, broadcaster and talk-show host, Springer is best known for presenting the tawdry and explicit Jerry Springer Show, which aired almost 4,000 episodes between 1991 and 2018. The show featured guests from the US “underclass” airing their grievances and personal histories, often accompanied by physical conflict between them. The show attracted international attention and was criticised for exploiting vulnerable guests. Springer told the Guardian in 2018: “People always focus on the fights… but I never had an inkling that anyone was in physical danger.” The show was regularly voted among the “worst” programmes in US TV history. Springer also presented The Price is Right and Britain’s Got Talent.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2023/04/27/jerry-springer-talk-show-dumbing-down-died-obituary/
Jerry Springer forged a new kind of entertainment with his eponymous TV show

The Independent

23-04-27 15:43


Jerry Springer, the former television host and politician, has died aged 79. Springer hosted the eponymous The Jerry Springer Show, which aired in the US between 1991 and 2018, with a reputation for featuring unscripted and lurid family conflicts, with guests often fighting on stage with nudity and swearing, and featuring titles such as I Married a Horse and I’m Happy I Cut Off My Legs. Springer was also the mayor of Cincinnati from 1977 to 1978, broadcast journalist, and campaign advisor to Robert Kennedy. In later life, he appeared on BBC genealogy programme Who Do You Think You Are? and produced a television programme titled Judge Jerry.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/cincinnati-jews-chicago-london-new-york-b2328248.html
Jer­ry Springer, US talk show host, for­mer may­or dies at 79

Al Jazeera

23-04-27 15:02


Jerry Springer, the US media personality and former mayor of Cincinnati, has died aged 79. Springer’s eponymous talk-show, launched in 1991, became synonymous with brawls, obscenities, and blurred nudity. Its peak viewing figures of 6.7 million, briefly topped Oprah Winfrey’s audience. Known for chair-throwing and bleep-filled arguments, the daytime talk show was a potent symbol of salaciousness and ridicule. TV Guide ranked it number one on a list of “Worst Shows in the History of Television”. Springer served as an aide in Robert F Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign, and as mayor of Cincinnati. He also worked as a political reporter, appearing on show-trials. In 2019, he hosted a nationally syndicated “Judge Jerry” show, but his popularity dwindled as reality TV became more popular. Springer mused on politics throughout his career, and in 2003, considered a run for the US Senate, stating that he sensed he could attract “nontraditional voters, who believe most politics is bull”.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/27/jerry-springer-us-talk-show-host-former-mayor-dies-at-79
Icy northern U.S. city becomes haven for climate migrants

Japan Times

23-05-17 05:30


Duluth, Minnesota is being touted as a climate refuge as people try to escape the worst effects of the environmental crisis on the US coasts. Duluth's historically cheap housing, cold, relatively unpolluted environment and fresh water are among the reasons experts like Tulane University's Jesse Keenan suggest it may attract climate migrants. However, Duluth's mayor, Emily Larson, said she finds it 'terrifying", that the city is not ready for an influx of new residents used to the changed climate in other states. Furthermore, Keenan warned that poor urban planning or oversight could cause new problems and disadvantage poorer residents.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/05/17/world/duluth-climate-change-haven/
Why Congress Has Reason to Be Suspicious of Narrative on COVID-19 Origin

Heritage

23-05-19 03:13


The US Congress has passed a law to declassify intelligence about the origins of Covid-19; it was signed into law by President Joe Biden on 14 November. The move comes after a Wall Street Journal report claimed that US analysts believed that SARS-CoV-2 probably leaked from a research facility in Wuhan, China. The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic is also investigating the origins of Covid-19. Recently released emails between virologists and US National Institutes of Health officials reveal a concerted effort to discredit the possibility that the virus resulted from a Chinese laboratory leak.

https://www.heritage.org/public-health/commentary/why-congress-has-reason-be-suspicious-narrative-covid-19-origin