Tulane University School of Professional Advancement

10/30/2026

Turns out the Emerald City was Tulane all along! 🌪️👠

Interim Dean Christa Payne and members of the School of Professional Advancement leadership team (Bill Rials, Carey Loshbaugh, Micahla Williams) went all out for Halloween Eve. There's no place like SoPA!

10/30/2026

Fall is in full swing on campus! 🍂 Nothing beats bringing together students, faculty, alumni, and friends for some fall fun. Huge thanks to Tulane AIGA for hosting Tulane Sopa Media + Design!🎃✨

10/22/2026

Just two weeks from kicking off Wave Weekend, and we have an incredible lineup of events you won’t want to miss.

🌊 Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Join us at the SoPA Wave Weekend Reception & Faculty Awards for an evening of connection, community and honoring our amazing faculty at the Audubon Clubhouse! RSVP at https://bit.ly/4idRqL8

🏈 Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Stop by our tent on the Berger Family Lawn for free food, swag, and fun before the big game!

For more details and to plan your weekend, check out the Tulane University Alumni Schedule of Events https://bit.ly/4jBvsUW.

10/12/2026

In a crowded beverage market, a design that ✨ pops ✨ is everything.

Read how a Tulane Sopa Media + Design instructor-alum duo collaborated on a high-stakes rebrand that unlocked major retail distribution deals. ⤵️

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10/06/2026

Avoiding conflict might be holding your team back.

Ambika Prasad, director of the Tulane School of Professional Advancement Business & Leadership Studies Program answers why healthy workplace conflict fuels innovation and team productivity. 💡

10/01/2026

Is your digital footprint admissible in a courtroom? 🏛️
 
Jacque Epstein, director of the Tulane School of Professional Advancement Paralegal Studies Program, answers whether social media posts and AI chat logs can actually be used as evidence in court.

09/30/2026

Inspired by her grandfather's stroke recovery, Marzonet Palmer, Tulane SoPA student is using AI to transform at-home care with her startup NeuraSynced.

Read how Tulane University Innovation Institute is helping her build it. ⤵️

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09/29/2026

Expert answers, straight from the source. 💡

Craig Flanagan, director of the Tulane School of Professional Advancement Kinesiology Program, weighs in on whether working out offsets a day at your desk.

09/22/2026

Higher education is evolving to match the dynamic needs of working professionals.

In a recent Government Technology News feature, Christa Payne, interim dean of the Tulane School of Professional Advancement discusses how shifting to accelerated, eight-week asynchronous courses helps adult learners succeed. ⤵️

Colleges say they are turning to eight-week, asynchronous online courses that offer more flexibility for older, working students. That means rethinking everything from course design to financial aid.

09/21/2026

Doing the heavy lifting for local seniors! 📦

Last Friday, Tulane School of Professional Advancement staff members joined forces with Second Harvest Food Bank - Feeding South Louisiana, to package over 1,000 Senior Commodity Boxes for community members in need.

From accessible education to essential support in the community, removing barriers is at the heart of our mission. Grateful for a great day spent giving back!