Newcomb Institute builds on Tulane’s rich history of civic engagement to address challenges and meet community needs, all within a framework of education for women’s empowerment. We are excited to launch the RAISE program this year. The program is a statewide effort to support post-secondary education students from across Louisiana to build knowledge of sexual, reproductive, and maternal health, to build skills and awareness of the policy making process in our state using a nonpartisan approach, and to gain connection to a network of evidence-based governmental and nongovernmental groups and programs focused on healthy relationships and healthy families in Louisiana.
During our inaugural year, we plan to choose ten students from around the state to participate in both virtual and in-person sessions as part of a two-year cohort of committed student leaders and learners. This program will be offered at no cost to participants, including transportation, accommodation, and food, thanks to financial support from The Donna and Richard Esteves Fund for Women's Reproductive Rights and Reproductive Health.
Students enrolled at any two-or four-year college in the state of Louisiana, pursuing any field of study, are encouraged to apply.
At the end of this experience, students will:
- Understand Louisiana’s sexual and maternal health landscape through public health research and data
- Recognize the history of community and legislative work around reproductive health
- Identify the process of policy development at the state level
- Develop the skills to share information about these issues with members of their communities
Applications open from September through October 15. Applications can be found here.
Applicants will be notified by November 1 via email.
