$1M gift, $1M matching grant for Jewish studies at Tulane
The Jewish studies department at Tulane University has received a $1 million donation and the same amount as a matching challenge grant from a Chicago-based foundation, the university said Thursday.
Tulane said in a news release that the Tawani Foundation is establishing an endowed fund for the study of American Jewish history and culture, with programs to include a speaker series and a Jewish leadership course.
“Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic, Tulane University continues to do impressive work and prioritizes focusing on its students,” said the foundation’s head, philanthropist and retired Army Lt. Col. Jennifer Pritzker. “Education is such an important tool, and I’m proud to know this contribution will help others grow their understanding of American Jewish history and culture.”
Updated: 3:09 PM CST January 8, 2021
NEW ORLEANS Tulane University will be receiving 5,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to distribute among students and staff.
According to an email sent out by the university, the vaccine will first go to faculty, students and staff at several of the university s medical schools who are doing healthcare-related work with the public in the New Orleans area.
Campus health staff, frontline employees such as food service workers or custodial workers, and employees over 70 are all expected to get the vaccine as well. We are honored that the state has chosen Tulane as a vaccine provider. As the largest private employer in New Orleans, allowing us to participate in the distribution of the vaccine helps to make the entire community safer, Tulane President Michael Fitts said in a statement. We are committed to rapidly administering vaccines and will be prepared to support vaccinations for those in the Tulane community a
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Jewish studies department at a private university in New Orleans has received a $1 million donation and the same amount as a matching challenge grant from a Chicago-based foundation, the university said Thursday.
Tulane University said in a news release that the Tawani Foundation is establishing an endowed fund for the study of American Jewish history and culture, with programs to include a speaker series and a Jewish leadership course.
“Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic, Tulane University continues to do impressive work and prioritizes focusing on its students,” said the foundation’s head, philanthropist and retired Army Lt. Col. Jennifer Pritzker. “Education is such an important tool, and I’m proud