Alumni News

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Alum with lifelong bond to Tulane set to receive Emeritus Lifetime Achievement Award

Since he first set foot on campus in 1969, Michael “Mike” McKeever’s thoughts have never been far from Tulane. He graduated with his BA in…

Newcomb alum retires as New Orleans judge after 35-year career

Robin Giarrusso (NC ’74, L *77) knows the importance of a role model. When Giarrusso started at Newcomb College, she intended to pursue a…

Newcomb alumna’s memory book details Junior Year Abroad in France

Sometimes only by looking back on an experience do you truly appreciate it.

Such was the case for Marly Sweeney (NC ’74, SW *77) and many…

Class of 1973 celebrates 50 years of achievement and experience

The 50th reunion is always a special time, but this year with the Class of 1973 it is being celebrated by an equally special class. Co-chairs Ann…

Alumna offers experience, insight as Women Making Waves keynote speaker

Women Making Waves returns this March with a powerhouse keynote speaker, alum Michal Shapira. A former senior vice president and head of marketing…

Investment bank owner Brian Egwele (B ’01) pays it forward for the next generation of business leaders

As a business school student, Brian Egwele (B ’01) learned valuable lessons from the entrepreneurs and alumni who shared their experiences with…

Zach Harris: Gridiron and business school teach alum how to build a successful business

The skills Zach Harris (B ’17, PA *19) gained as a starting linebacker for the Green Wave football team and a business major at the A. B. Freeman…

Alumni Spotlight: Zarith Pineda (A ’15, SLA ’15)

The central pillar in Zarith Pineda’s (A ’15, SLA ’15) life is one of a commitment to helping others. Pineda, who is Colombian and grew up in…

Tulane alumni entrepreneurs launch health-focused cocktail line

Tomas Crowe (B ’18) and Tim Demirjian (B ’18) are co-founders of Dezo, the “world’s…

From The Boot to one of the ‘Best New Chefs of 2021’: Tyler Henry (B ’12)

Tyler Henry (B ’12) was recently named one of the best new chefs of 2021 by Food & Wine en Espanol for his Mexico City Thai restaurant Choza.…