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Interning with Geaux Girl! Magazine
December 28, 2023. Zoe Seibert interned at Geaux Girl!, a non-profit magazine for New Orleans teen girls, where she organized donor databases, communicated with teen contributors, attended Teen Advisory Council meetings, and researched mental health resources for teens, gaining valuable insights into the importance of accessible reproductive health information and mental health services for young people. Newcomb News.

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Our Bodies, Our Stories: Reproductive Justice with Vayla New Orleans
December 18, 2023. Syna Pal continued her internship with Vayla New Orleans as a reproductive justice intern, collaborating on the podcast "Our Bodies, Our Stories" to explore critical issues in reproductive justice through an AAPI lens while adopting a more analytical approach to engage listeners in deeper conversations. Newcomb News.

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Addressing Maternal and Child Health at the New Orleans Health Department
December 18, 2023. Anna Qamarudeen interned at the New Orleans Health Department, where she enhanced her knowledge of maternal and child health by conducting literature reviews on baby boxes and breastfeeding initiatives, while exploring the significant disparities in Louisiana's maternal mortality rates. Newcomb News.

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Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast: New Orleans Community Outreach and Tulane Campus Involvement
December 18, 2023. Katie Craig interned as a Public Affairs Intern at Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, where she focused on community outreach, voter registration efforts, and raising awareness about reproductive health services while enhancing her communication skills and understanding of the organization's resources in New Orleans. Newcomb News.

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Combining my Passions with Give Light Stories From Indigenous Midwives
December 18, 2023. Melany Cutno interned with Give Light Stories From Indigenous Midwives for a second term, researching universities for a film tour, creating marketing materials, and gaining valuable insights into midwifery's importance in healthcare and reproductive rights while combining her passions for film and public health. Newcomb News.

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Behind the Mic: Interning for Reproductive Justice in the AAPI Sphere
December 18, 2023. Aimee Bowling continued her work on the "Our Bodies, Our Stories" podcast with VAYLA, focusing on reproductive justice issues through an AAPI lens, while incorporating critical theory and personal anecdotes to add depth and nuance to their discussions. Newcomb News.

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My Internship with Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast
December 18, 2023. Carlie Cintrón, a junior studying Sociology and Social Policy & Practice, interned at Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast as a Nonprofit Management Intern, where she engaged in donor relations, event planning, and educational program organization, gaining valuable experience in nonprofit operations and reproductive justice advocacy in Louisiana. Newcomb News.

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How Writing for Ms. Magazine Changed How I View U.S. News
December 18, 2023. Jules Hanisee continued her editorial internship at Ms. magazine for a second semester, focusing on co-authoring the "War on Women Report" column, which enhanced her political awareness, journalistic skills, and critical thinking abilities while providing valuable experience in writing for different audiences. Newcomb News.

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The Backbone of Nonprofits: Working in Development with Lift Louisiana
December 18, 2023. Grace Harsche interned with Lift Louisiana, where she focused on creating donor profiles, planning the annual gala, writing thank-you letters to donors, and conducting grant research, all of which enhanced her skills in nonprofit management and fundraising. Newcomb News.

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My Internship With The Maternal and Child Health Coalition
December 12, 2023. Jordan Godfrey continued her internship with the MCHC, focusing on organizing membership information and creating a new, more concise membership form to better track current members and their work in reproductive health and justice. Newcomb News.

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Newcomb Alumnae Association President-Elect Maggie Herman Reflects on Her Career in Politics and Health Policy
November 30, 2023. Maggie Herman (PHTM ’15), a Tulane alumna and Congressional Affairs Advisor, was elected President-Elect of the Newcomb Alumnae Association (NAA) during its Annual Meeting. Newcomb News.

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Newcomb Networking Night 2023: Bridging Generations and Physical Boundaries for Career Success
November 29, 2023. On Nov. 8th, the Newcomb Alumnae Association celebrated the success of its second annual Newcomb Networking Night, a remarkable remote networking opportunity that brought together current Tulane students and accomplished alums. Newcomb News.

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Newcomb Institute now leading EMERGE: An Open Access Repository of 900+ Gender Empowerment Survey Measures
November 27, 2023. Newcomb Institute proudly leads the Evidence-based Measures of Empowerment for Research on Gender Equality (EMERGE) initiative, focusing on global health, violence prevention, and women’s economic and political empowerment. Newcomb News.

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“[Do] not forget us”: Evacuated Afghan Women Leaders in Greece reimagine an Equitable Future
November 27, 2023. More than two years since the United States withdrew its armed forces from Afghanistan, a new report with evacuated Afghan women leaders throws light on their political careers, experiences, and difficulties and the way forward. Newcomb News.

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Tulane alum Sophie Tanen releases cozy mystery novel, Fifty Feet Down
November 15, 2023. Sophie Tanen, a Tulane alum who worked at the Newcomb Institute as an Information and Scientific Visualization Teaching Assistant, released her sapphic mystery novel, Fifty Feet Down. The novel is based in the small, charming town of West Rutland, Vt., best known for its fall foliage, green mountains, and marble quarries. Newcomb News.

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Tulane University provides Grace Hopper Celebration travel grants for thirteen computer science students
On Tuesday, Sept. 26, nine Tulane students flew to Orlando, Florida to attend three days of the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC ‘23); a celebration that prioritizes the research and career interests of women in computer sciences. Newcomb News.

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Even With Tenure, Women Are More Likely to Leave Higher Ed
October 23, 2023. Across academe, women are more likely to leave their faculty positions than men, and attrition is highest for women who have tenure or work in fields outside of science, technology, engineering, and math, according to a new study. The Chronicle.

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Junior League of New Orleans Commissions Anniversary Study on the Status of Women in New Orleans
October 16, 2023. As the Junior League of New Orleans prepares to commemorate 100 years of engagement among women in Greater New Orleans, has commissioned a study on the state of women in New Orleans in time for Women’s History Month in March 2024. Newcomb News.

Announcement 

Rebecca Makkai Visiting as Distinguished Writer-in-Residence at Tulane's Newcomb Institute
October 13, 2023. Newcomb Institute is bringing Rebecca Makkai, the award-winning author of I Have Some Questions for You and other outstanding novels, to Tulane as the 2023 Zale-Kimmerling Writer-in-Residence. Newcomb News.

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2023 Jeff Ubben Fellowship Winner
October 12, 2023. Featured on NPR’s 2022 “Books We Love” list, New York Times featured author Franny Choi is visiting the Newcomb Institute. Newcomb News.

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2023 Jeff Ubben Fellowship Winner
October 11, 2023. The Posse Foundation has awarded Newcomb Scholar Sheccid Rodriguez, a class of 2025 Political Science and Environmental Studies major and Latin American Studies minor, with the prestigious Jeff Ubben Fellowship. Newcomb News.

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My Internship With the Nancy Davis Foundation
October 10, 2023. Leah Cundiff interned as a Development Intern for the Nancy Davis Foundation, where she engaged in community event planning, outreach, and social media management while deepening her understanding of reproductive rights advocacy following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Newcomb News.

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Writing and Rewriting History with NWHM
October 10, 2023. Janey McGowan interned as a communications intern for the National Women’s History Museum, where she curated social media content, promoted virtual exhibits, and worked on initiatives like the American Women on Quarters Program, all while gaining insights into the importance of making women's history accessible. Newcomb News.

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My Internship with the Feminist Majority Foundation
October 10, 2023. Janae Dean interned with the Feminist Majority Foundation’s National Clinic Access Project, where she remotely tracked anti-abortion groups, researched legislative efforts to protect reproductive healthcare providers, and gained hands-on experience in advocating for reproductive rights. Newcomb News.

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Roe repeal may lead to fewer female student applicants for some universities
October 4, 2023. The 2022 repeal of the landmark Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal in 1972 was associated with a decrease in the number of applications from female students in states where abortion bans and restrictions ultimately went into effect. Newcomb News.

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Are Climate Crises Increasing Domestic Violence in New Orleans?
October 1, 2023. From April to June 2023, New Orleans saw a spate of femicides. Climate-sensitive events, including extreme heat or extreme precipitation, could be associated with an increased risk of femicide in New Orleans during this period. Newcomb News.

Announcement 

Newcomb Alumnae Association Annual Meeting and President-Elect Slate Announcement
September 28, 2023. The Annual Meeting of the Newcomb Alumnae Association will take place on Friday, October 20th, 2023. Newcomb News.

In Memoriam 

Remembering Jeanne Bruno
September 25, 2023. The Newcomb Alumnae Association and Newcomb Institute announce the peaceful passing of cherished alumna Jeanne Antoinette Fernandez Bruno. Newcomb News.

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Interning as a Policy Intern at Lift LA
September 19, 2023. Hannah Cukierman interned with Lift Louisiana as a policy intern, where she created legislator voting records, developed infographic profiles for state legislators, and helped design a candidate questionnaire for upcoming elections, gaining valuable experience in legislative advocacy and nonprofit work. Newcomb News.

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Sexual, Physical Violence In California Called ‘Epidemic’
September 9, 2023. A new report in California says that sexual and physical violence is causing a health crisis in the state. The Criminal Report.

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Violence is common and increasing in pandemic-era California
September 8, 2023. In a new report, UC San Diego researchers label physical and sexual violence a state ‘epidemic;’ call for health equity-based reform. Eurekalert!

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Empowering Change: My Transformative Summer as a Communications Intern with Lift Louisiana
September 6, 2023. Pietra Sablic interned as a Communications Intern with Lift Louisiana during the summer of 2023, where she focused on creating engaging social media content, enhancing community outreach, and advocating for women's health and reproductive rights in Louisiana. Newcomb News.

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Non-binary and transgender Californians suffered alarming levels of physical, sexual violence in the past year: Survey
September 6, 2023. An annual survey of physical and sexual violence suffered by Californians documents for the first time the higher incidence of violence among non-binary and transgender people. Medical Xpress.

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KQED-FM
September 6, 2023. Physical violence directed toward non-binary and transgender Californians has risen in the past year while it's gone down for the rest of the state's residents. Muck Rack

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GOLD Krewe Ambassador Spotlight: Angel Carter, PhD (SLA '19, SoPA *21, PHTM *24)
Angel Carter, PhD, was a first-year Resident Advisor in Josephine Louise House, a Newcomb Peer Mentor, and a producer of Newcomb Institute’s annual feminist production. Newcomb News.

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Newcomb Institute is pleased to showcase the latest publication of the Women Leading Change Journal
Newcomb Institute announces the latest publication of two new issues of Women Leading Change: Case Studies in Women, Gender, and Feminism. Featuring case studies authored by Newcomb Scholars, an elite cohort of students at Tulane University. Newcomb News.

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Non-binary and transgender Californians suffered alarming levels of physical and sexual violence in the past year
September 6, 2023. An annual survey of physical and sexual violence suffered by Californians documents for the first time the higher incidence of violence among non-binary and transgender people. Newcomb News.

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The Legality of Plan B Donations: Reproductive Health Justice Research
September 5, 2023. Keerthana Krishnan interned with SisterLove Inc. as a research intern, where she conducted research on the legality of Plan B donations, improved her professional communication skills by collaborating with reproductive health organizations, and gained valuable insights into reproductive health justice and organizational operations. Newcomb News.

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Adopting a new voice with Ms. Magazine
September 5, 2023. Valeria Diez Canseco interned at Ms. magazine as an editorial intern, where she wrote and edited articles on reproductive rights and global feminism, contributed to columns like "Ms. Global" and "Our Abortion Stories," and gained valuable experience in advocacy and journalism. Newcomb News.

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Podcasting with VAYLA New Orleans
September 1, 2023. Aimee Bowling collaborated with Syna Pal at VAYLA New Orleans on the podcast "Our Bodies, Our Stories," where they explored reproductive justice topics through research, scriptwriting, and guest interviews, aiming to educate and inspire listeners while producing three episodes during the summer. Newcomb News.

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My Experience Working on ReproNews
September 1, 2023. Janae Burney interned as Co-Editor of ReproNews at the Newcomb Institute, where she focused on informing peers about reproductive health issues and legislative changes while enhancing her understanding of public health advocacy and media literacy. Newcomb News.

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When Looking into Crisis Pregnancy Centers
September 1, 2023. Avery Edwards worked as a research assistant for Dr. Clare Daniel on a project examining crisis pregnancy centers in the U.S., focusing on identifying contact information and understanding their misleading practices regarding reproductive health resources. Newcomb News.

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Current Intern of Newcomb Institute Co-writes MS. Article on Recent Developments in Abortion Bans in Texas
Val Diez Canseco is a Reproductive Rights and Reproductive Health Intern and Newcomb Scholar through the Newcomb Institute. She is an editorial intern at Ms. and a sophomore at Tulane University studying international relations and English. Newcomb News.

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Protect and Control: Coverture's Logics Across Welfare Policy and Abortion Law
In the aftermath of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned the federal constitutional right to abortion, states have begun to recriminalize the procedure. These abortion bans raise important questions about the political and social status of women and pregnant people in the United States. Society for the Psychology of Women.

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Sexual Assault Prevention in New Orleans with STAR
August 30, 2023. Mikey Panner interned with STAR (Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response) in New Orleans as an operations and grant intern, where he worked on writing a grant for community support and researched the relationship between sexual violence and college football seasons. Newcomb News.

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My Experience at Feminist Camp NYC
August 29, 2023. Carlotta Harold attended Feminist Camp in New York City, where she engaged with diverse feminist perspectives, participated in educational activities including a walking tour of a Hasidic community, and learned about reproductive health, ultimately expanding her understanding of feminism and building lasting connections. Newcomb News.

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Half of Louisiana residents experience physical violence: New study dives into state's stats
August 24, 2023. Tulane University released a survey Monday, Aug. 14, that offers the first comprehensive snapshot of violence prevalence across Louisiana. The Times Shavenport.

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More than half of Louisiana adults experience violence, Newcomb survey reports
August 24, 2023. A new study conducted by the Newcomb Institute at Tulane University points to the alarming amout of violence residents in the state have experienced. Institute Executive Director Dr. Anita Raj said, “Unfortunately, more than half of the people in Louisiana have experienced physical or sexual assault.” WGNO.

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How Feminist Camp Impacted Me
August 23, 2023. Sophia Guillory attended Feminist Camp in New York City, where she engaged with feminist leaders, participated in discussions on reproductive justice, and gained insights into how feminism can be integrated into her future career in medicine. Newcomb News.

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The Intersections of Writing and Activism with Ms. Magazine
August 19, 2023. Jules Hanisee interned as an Editorial Intern for Ms. Magazine, where she honed her skills in activism and journalism by fact-checking, conducting interviews, editing submissions, and co-authoring the "War on Women Report," which highlights significant events affecting women globally. Newcomb News.

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My Internship with Give Light
August 19, 2023. Melany Cutno interned with Give Light Stories From Indigenous Midwives, where she combined her passions for public health and filmmaking to advocate for midwives and reproductive rights while gaining insights into documentary filmmaking and community outreach. Newcomb News.

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My Internship with Lift Louisiana
August 19, 2023. Grace Harsche continued her role as a Development Intern at Lift Louisiana, where she focused on donor network management, created donor profiles, researched local businesses for fundraising, and explored website updates, all while enhancing her skills in nonprofit advocacy. Newcomb News.

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Footage of shooting near Orleans Parish line released at the same time as staggering Tulane crime data
August 18, 2023. Louisiana is the second state to get statistics this in-depth. This comes after rounds of gunfire were heard Thursday morning in the Lakewood neighborhood. WWL-TV.

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New survey gives in-depth view of violence in Louisiana
August 16, 2023. Though the numbers are stark — more than half of Louisianans have experienced physical violence, and 1 in 5 has been threatened or harmed with a gun, it found — their potential impact on policy is promising. Louisiana Radio Network.

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Half of Louisiana adults have faced physical violence, report says
August 16, 2023. The Tulane University survey offers a comprehensive look at the types of violence Louisianans face and how prevalent those experiences are. Axios.

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1 in 5 Louisiana Residents Have Been Threatened or Harmed by Guns
August 16, 2023. The state has the nation’s highest rate of gun violence per capita. Residents experience more gun violence than even those living in California, and a survey found that more than half of residents have experienced physical violence. Governing.com.

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Reaching Beyond the Surface with SisterLove
August 15, 2023. Camille Lowery interned with SisterLove International as a Policy and Advocacy intern, where she focused on eradicating the impacts of HIV and sexual oppression on women, particularly Black women, while researching maternal care for incarcerated individuals and crafting policy briefs to address reproductive justice issues. Newcomb News.

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Queer Reproductive Health with the Maternal and Child Health Coalition
August 15, 2023. Jordan Godfrey interned with the Maternal and Child Health Coalition, focusing on LGBTQIA+ health and reproductive justice by researching barriers faced by LGBTQIA+ birthing individuals and creating an infographic to promote inclusivity in reproductive care. Newcomb News.

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Making the Experiences of Queer Families More Equitable
August 15, 2023. Treasure Joiner led a project with Saul’s Light to improve the experiences of Queer families in the NICU by conducting interviews to understand their barriers and needs, ultimately aiming to promote equity and inclusivity in healthcare settings. Newcomb News.

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1 in 5 Louisianans has had a gun used against them, new statewide survey says
August 15, 2023. Though the numbers are stark — more than half of Louisianans have experienced physical violence, and 1 in 5 has been threatened or harmed with a gun, it found — their potential impact on policy is promising. The Times Picayune/New Orleans Advocate.

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Guest column: We studied violence in Louisiana. Here are some stark truths.
August 14, 2023. Louisiana has the highest rate of gun violence per capita of any state in the U.S. and is fifth in the nation for femicides, the murder of a women by an intimate partner. The Time Picayune/ New Orleans Advocate, The Advocate.

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New Tulane survey offers first comprehensive snapshot of violence prevalence across Louisiana 
August 14, 2023. More than half of Louisiana residents experience physical violence in their lifetime, and about one in five are threatened or harmed with a gun, according to a new statewide survey by Tulane University researchers. Newcomb News.

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Controversy surrounding Blue Cross Sale
August 14, 2023. State regulators are reviewing the proposed acquisition of Louisiana’s largest health insurer – the nonprofit Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBSLA) – by Elevance Health. While the takeover has support from many business leaders, others (including insurance brokers and the Louisiana Budget Project) are raising concerns about how the sale will affect healthcare costs and access to physicians. Louisiana Budget Project.

Podcast Episode

An Interview about how data can influence prevention programs for survivors
July 26, 2023. Jessie Nieblas talks to Dr. Anita Raj about the forthcoming statewide survey on violence experiences among Louisianans. They discuss how data can influence politicized decisions about equitable access to services and prevention programs, as well as whether Anita is more like Liz Lemon or Matilda. Dr. Raj is Executive Director of Newcomb Institute and the Nancy Reeves Dreux Endowed Chair at Tulane School of Public Health. Spotify.

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My Internship with Women with a Vision
July 13, 2023. Jordan Williams interned with Women with a Vision (WWAV), where he learned about reproductive justice, created social media content to promote free health services, and developed a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by individuals seeking reproductive healthcare outside of his liberal Chicago background. Newcomb News.

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Robin Lovell brings energy to EDI initiatives on the NAA Board
July 10, 2023. For Robin Lovell (NC ’03), bringing diverse perspectives to alumni boards is of paramount importance. Along with his co-chair, Tina Nguyen (LA ’18), he has spent the past year and a half leading the Newcomb Alumnae Association (NAA) Board’s Committee on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Newcomb News.

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Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast: The Fight for Reproductive Rights During the Spring Legislative Session 2023
July 10, 2023. Zoe Burnett served as a communications intern at Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, where she focused on enhancing social media outreach through educational content, improved her graphic design skills, and contributed to discussions on reproductive rights and healthcare access during legislative sessions. Newcomb News.

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Reproductive Justice Reception in Washington D.C.
July 10, 2023. Maeve Patton, an intern at UNFPA in Washington D.C. as part of the FSI program, attended a reproductive justice reception hosted by several organizations where she had the opportunity to meet and interact with high-profile political figures, including President Joe Biden, who encouraged her to continue advocating for justice. Newcomb News.

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My Time With Feminist Camp
June 30, 2023. Despite facing food poisoning just before attending Feminist Camp, Sydney Soganich found the experience transformative, as it introduced her to a supportive community and deepened her understanding of feminism across various fields, including corporate, entertainment, and reproductive justice. Newcomb News.

Letter

A Letter from the Executive Director
June 29, 2023. Dear Friends and Colleagues: I am pleased to introduce myself to you as the new Executive Director of the Newcomb Institute at Tulane University. Newcomb News.

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State Abortion Laws Are a Deciding Factor for Students One Year Post-Roe, IWPR Poll Reveals
June 28, 2023. Almost one year after the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, state laws banning abortion are becoming a factor for students and parents in the Northeast considering an out-of-state college education, according to a new poll commissioned by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research and conducted by Morning Consult. Newcomb News.

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Learning about the Louisiana Legislature with Lift Louisiana
June 20, 2023. Sophia Marasco continued her internship with Lift Louisiana's communications team during the 2023 Spring Semester, expanding her responsibilities to include developing social media toolkits for legislative advocacy and participating in Women on Wednesday at the state capitol, which enhanced her understanding of the legislative process and reproductive justice work in Louisiana. Newcomb News.

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My Time at the State Capitol with Lift Louisiana
June 16, 2023. Annika Vanderspek spent her third semester interning with Lift Louisiana, focusing on the 2023 Louisiana legislative session, where she prepared agendas, conducted policy research, organized Women on Wednesdays events, and advocated for reproductive justice and trans rights at the State Capitol, gaining valuable insights into the legislative process and the power of community mobilization despite facing challenges. Newcomb News.

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My Experiences With Feminist Camp
June 12, 2023. Treasure Joiner attended Feminist Camp in New York City, where she gained insights into various forms of feminism across different organizations and was particularly impacted by the Reproductive Justice day, which included visits to Pregnancy Justice, Reproductive Health Access Project, and Ancient Song Doula, inspiring her to see the diverse ways feminism and reproductive justice work are implemented in different spaces. Newcomb News.

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New Beginnings: Navigating Change in Post-Roe America
June 2, 2023. Makenzie Sanders interned with the Louisiana Abortion Fund (LAAF), formerly the New Orleans Abortion Fund, during a period of significant change following the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, where she focused on content creation for their social media platforms and planned to develop a mini-podcast series to further their mission of providing equitable abortion care access. Newcomb News.

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Documenting the Experience of Queer Parents in the NICU
May 5, 2023. Treasure Joiner interned with Saul's Light, developing a project to create a Queer peer mentor program for LGBTQIA+ parents navigating the NICU, aiming to address the unique challenges and barriers these parents face in healthcare settings. Newcomb News.

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Beyond the Glamorous Parts of Nonprofit Work: My Experience as a Development Intern at Lift Louisiana
May 5, 2023. Grace Harsche, approaching her one-year anniversary as Development Intern at Lift Louisiana, finds her work in grants and development rewarding and valuable, particularly enjoying donor interactions and seeing how her efforts contribute to funding advocacy for abortion rights in Louisiana. Newcomb News.

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The Black Feminist Rants Zine: Art as a Means of Connection & Education in Reproductive Justice
May 5, 2023. Camryn Jackson, as a Research and Content Writing Intern for Black Feminist Rants podcast, is leading the creation of their first zine project, which aims to center Black women, femmes, and queer voices in reproductive justice through storytelling and education. Newcomb News.

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Podcasting for Reproductive Justice
May 5, 2023. Aimee Bowling co-hosted the second season of VAYLA New Orleans' Spotify podcast "Our Bodies, Our Stories," where she and her partner Syna Pal created episodes on various reproductive justice topics affecting AAPI communities, aiming to inform and motivate listeners to engage with these important issues. Newcomb News.

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Concluding My Meaningful Time with the TC3 Project
May 5, 2023. Amanda Schaller completed her sixth and final semester as a research assistant for the TC3 Project, presenting her senior Honors Thesis on gender differences in attitudes related to sexual aggression and contributing to the development of a public-facing website for the project. Newcomb News.

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Our Bodies, Our Stories: Reproductive Justice with Vayla New Orleans
May 5, 2023. Syna Pal interned with Vayla New Orleans, co-hosting a reproductive justice podcast called "Our Bodies, Our Stories" and participating in various community events, finding the experience both challenging and rewarding as it allowed her to advocate for reproductive rights and connect with the local AAPI community. Newcomb News.

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My Last Semester as a Repro Intern
May 5, 2023. Pooja Talati completed her final semester internship at the New Orleans Health Department, evaluating the Family Recovery Collaborative program and emphasizing the complex interplay of social, economic, and political factors in healthcare issues, particularly for birthing individuals with substance use disorders. Newcomb News.

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Analyzing Social Media Insights to Increase Account Engagement
May 2, 2023. Maya Neiberg completed a year-long internship with Creative Community League, managing social media content and successfully increasing Instagram engagement through boosted posts, resulting in a 392% increase in account engagement and expanded reach to non-followers in Louisiana. Newcomb News.

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Reflecting on My Time in the Reproductive Rights & Reproductive Justice Internship Program
April 28, 2023. Emma Allen completed her final semester as a Research Assistant for the New Orleans Maternal & Child Health Coalition, reflecting on her contributions to various projects including evaluative research, document organization, and creating an introductory presentation for the coalition. Newcomb News.

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Newcomb Institute Celebrates the 2023 NAA and TAA Award Winners
April 24, 2023. Each spring, the Newcomb Alumnae Association (NAA) honors Newcomb and Tulane graduates that have made exceptional achievements in their industries, contributions to their communities, and shown overwhelming dedication to their alma mater. In 2023, the NAA Awards Committee has selected the following alumnae to be recognized at this year’s Under the Oaks. Newcomb News.

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Elizabeth Hearne Receives 2023 Lerner-Scott Prize from the Organization of American Historians
April 17, 2023. The Organization of American Historians (OAH) announces that Elizabeth Hearne, the Bonquois Postdoctoral Fellow at the Newcomb Institute within Tulane University, is the recipient of the OAH’s 2023 Lerner-Scott Prize, which is given annually for the best doctoral dissertation in U.S. women’s history. Newcomb News.

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Tulane University names acclaimed psychologist Anita Raj as executive director of Newcomb Institute
March 31, 2023. Anita Raj, PhD, a distinguished scholar and research scientist trained in developmental psychology and public health with a multi-disciplinary research focus on gender equity in global health and development, has accepted the appointment as the new executive director of Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute, effective July 1, 2023. Newcomb News.

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My Communications Internship At Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast
March 17, 2023. Zoe Burnett, a sophomore at Tulane, interned as a communications intern at Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, creating social media content, particularly TikTok videos, to raise awareness about reproductive and sexual health services and educate broader audiences. Newcomb News.

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Newcomb Scholars Alumnae Spotlight: Nina Baumgartner (SSE ’16, Ph.D. ’21)
March 17, 2023. It is impossible to be bored as a neuroscientist. Nina Baumgartner would know, especially as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Newcomb News.

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Visiting global scholars bring unique perspectives to Tulane campus
February 6, 2023. Mariam Taqaddusi and Islam Ahmed are part of Tulane's Global Visiting Scholars Program, co-sponsored by a university-wide collaboration including Tulane Global, the School of Liberal Arts,  Newcomb Institute, the Office of the Provost, and others. Newcomb News.

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Valentine’s Day Alumnae Spotlight: Cora Boyd (LA ‘15)
January 18, 2023. A multi-passionate creator, a relationship expert, and for many, a literal lifesaver. Cora Boyd has made your business her business as an all-around dating and love life consultant and media personality. Newcomb News.

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Understanding the Sexual and Reproductive Justice Resources at Tulane
January 16, 2023. Hannah Petillo, interning with the Gender and Sexuality Studies program at Tulane, reviewed campus sexual and reproductive healthcare resources and pivoted to creating a student-focused resource bookshelf to empower students in their reproductive health advocacy. Newcomb News.

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Digital Media After Roe
January 16, 2023. Kelsey Lain, as a student worker for the RRRH internship program, has streamlined her administrative responsibilities while reflecting on the impact of the Roe v. Wade decision and contributing to reproductive advocacy through her role as editor of ReproNews. Newcomb News.

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Developing A Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice (SRHRJ) certificate
January 16, 2023. Sam Bialecki worked with Dr. Katherine Johnson to develop a Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice (SRHRJ) certificate at Tulane, researching similar programs, compiling potential courses, and preparing a student interest survey to support the certificate proposal. Newcomb News.

Article

You Geaux Girl!
January 16, 2023. Y'Vonne Antoine interned with Geaux Girl Magazine, a local nonprofit publication for New Orleans teen girls, assisting with research, data management, and social media planning while reflecting on her seven-year journey with the organization from high school student to more involved contributor. Newcomb News.

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Cultivating A Relationship With The Community
January 16, 2023. Makenzie Sanders has been interning with the New Orleans Abortion Fund since Summer 2022, where she initiated the "Meet the Board" social media series to strengthen community engagement and is currently working on a visual podcast about the history of abortion in America. Newcomb News.

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Impacting the Community Through Women With A Vision
January 13, 2023. Jordyn Williams interned at Women With A Vision, where she found a supportive environment to navigate her experiences as a Black woman, while working on a presentation for a Young Women With A Vision program and creating a TikTok series to promote reproductive health awareness. Newcomb News.

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Social Media and Communications Advocacy at Lift Louisiana
January 13, 2023. Sophia Marasco interned with Lift Louisiana's communications team during the Fall 2022 semester, where she created social media content to educate and advocate for reproductive health and rights while gaining valuable insights into the nonprofit sector and the current landscape of reproductive news. Newcomb News.

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Interning with Lift Louisiana
January 13, 2023. Annika Vanderspek continued her internship with Lift Louisiana, creating a digital resource booklet on social justice organizations and assisting in the development of the LASexEd campaign, gaining valuable insights into nonprofit operations and reproductive justice advocacy. Newcomb News.

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Reproductive Justice as Community Care
January 13, 2023. Camryn Jackson interned with the Black Feminist Rants podcast, where she researched topics related to reproductive justice, emphasizing the importance of equity and inclusion, and contributed to creating a Reproductive Justice 101 zine while advocating for community care within this framework. Newcomb News.

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Center for Public Service awards Community-Engaged Research Grants to Tulane faculty
January 4, 2023. Two Tulane professors have received Faculty Community-Engaged Research Grants from the university’s Center for Public Service (CPS): Jana Lipman, PhD, professor in the Department of History at the School of Liberal Arts, and Clare Daniel, PhD, administrative associate professor of Women’s Leadership and assistant director of Community Engagement at Newcomb Institute. Newcomb News.