Posted: 16 May 2012

Improving women's health in Afghanistan is a passion for Dr. Palwasha Anwari, a doctor from Farah Province. After studying epidemiology as a Fulbright scholar at Tulane University, she plans to return home to work on the problem of childbirth death rates in Afghanistan, which are among the highest in the world.


Posted: 16 May 2012

Laura Meagher grew up in Virginia but there was never a doubt where she would go to college. A seventh-generation Tulanian, with alumni ancestors dating to the university's founding in 1834, she will represent both the class of 2012 and her family history when she gives the student speech at Saturday's (May 19) Unified Commencement Ceremony.

Posted: 15 May 2012

While Hagar Elgendy's days as a member of the Tulane University swimming and diving team have come to an end, her time in the pool is far from over. The soon-to-be graduate has her eye on a new goal — representing her country in the Olympic games.

Posted: 15 May 2012

Technical skills are useful, but strategy and critical thinking are what determine success. This is exactly the idea that spawned the first-ever Nonprofit Strategy Institute, presented by the Tulane Center for Public Service (CPS).