Tulane University of Louisiana

Tulane University, a private university in New Orleans, Louisiana, is one of the top 40 colleges in the United States. In 1884, wealthy businessman Paul Tulane established the university by donating more than $1 million in land, cash and securities for the purpose of “the promotion and encouragement of intellectual, moral and industrial education.” Two years later, the H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College for women was founded as well. The campus sits on 110 acres of land. Two Nobel Laureates, 23 Marshall Scholars, 155 Fulbright Scholars, 18 Rhodes Scholars and 12 Truman Scholars have been affiliated with Tulane. Notable alumni include Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich, politician Lindy Boggs, Former Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Lisa P. Jackson, football running back Matt Forte and talk show host Jerry Springer. The school’s motto is “Non Sibi Sed Suis” or “Not for oneself, but for one's own.” The school’s colors are sky blue and olive and its mascot is Riptide the Pelican. Its sporting affiliations are NCAA Division I – FBS The American, and the women’s basketball team has won numerous conferences. Varsity sports offered are men’s baseball, basketball, football and cross country, and women’s basketball, beach volleyball, bowling and cross country.

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