A Message from the Newcomb Alumnae Association President
by Andrea Mahady Price
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November 7, 2019

It seems like I just introduced myself to you, and I’m already on my way out! I’m delighted to announce that Lisa D.T. Rice (NC ’83) will be taking my place as the new President of the Newcomb Alumnae Association, effective January 1, 2020. In addition to her Newcomb degree, Lisa holds an M.B.A. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and works as a consultant in Washington, D.C. Please give Lisa a warm welcome when you see her at our Newcomb events, both in the New Orleans and in the Washington, D.C. area.

I’m also happy to tell you that we have successfully finished our fundraising campaign to raise $100,000 to endow a Newcomb Scholar in perpetuity. The Newcomb Scholars program provides talented undergraduates with the opportunity to pursue original research, take part in an interdisciplinary cohort with other students interested in remedying gender-based inequities, and develop their leadership skills. Thank you to everyone who donated and supported this campaign. Not only do we believe in this program, but drives like this show Tulane how engaged and supportive Newcomb women are.

The big news around campus is the new home of Newcomb Institute: The Commons! Newcomb’s space occupies the entire third floor of the Commons, with meeting spaces, 21st century classrooms, offices, the archives, and even an outdoor courtyard and lounge. Our annual reunion lunch will take place on the third floor of the Commons.

Our NAA fall 2019 Book Club is The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner. We have book club meetings scheduled in 20 different cities— check newcombalumnae.tulane.edu/ bookclub for a meetup in your city.

Thank you for the privilege of allowing me to serve as president of our Alumnae Association. The more I get to know all of you, the prouder I am to be a Newcomb alumna. As always, if you have ideas for how your alumnae association can serve you better, please reach out and share at newcombalumnae@tulane.edu or call 800-504-5565.

Andrea Mahady Price (NC ’98)