Newcomb Institute sponsors more than 20 student-run organizations, all of which vary in their focus area, but are committed to our mission, advancing gender equity, and facilitating equitable gender representation in professional career fields. These organizations foster a supportive environment where students can develop leadership abilities and professional skillsets. Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities. Membership and participation is open to all Tulane students of any gender.
Black Women’s Society (BWS) is an organization that works to increase awareness of important issues that affect Black women on Tulane's campus. The organization nurtures development and encourages student involvement, leadership, and initiative to promote community among students with similar interests. Participation or membership in BWS is open to all students, regardless of their racial and gender identity.
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ALD is a national honor society that recognizes first-year students who attain a 3.5 GPA and are in the top 20% of their class during their first semester of college. The Newcomb chapter is involved with several service projects on and around campus, and also organizes fun off-campus activities for ALD members like attending the New Orleans School of Cooking and Rock 'n Bowl. For more information, email ald@wave.tulane.edu.
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Biomedical Innovation for Global Impact (BIG Impact)
Tulane BIG Impact is established for the purpose of bringing students together to learn about global health issues that may be impacted by empathetic and human-centered design. By focusing on these issues through a Biomedical Engineering and Public Health lens, BIG Impact fosters interdisciplinary exploration of global health crises in developing countries and explores technological, governmental, and financial barriers that people in these nations face.
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Feminist Alliance of Students at Tulane (FAST)
The Feminist Alliance of Students at Tulane (FAST) is an alliance of students dedicated to intersectional feminism and the values that it upholds. FAST members believe in the social, economic, and political equality of all genders, races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations. Participation or membership in FAST is open to all students, regardless of their racial and gender identity. For more information, email tulanefast@gmail.com.
Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society
Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and service. Mortar Board members represent the top scholars and leaders on their campuses. Male and female students apply as juniors and are selected by the current senior membership. Since its establishment in 1918, nearly a quarter of a million members have been initiated at 226 chartered chapters across the nation. For more information, email mortarboard@wave.tulane.edu.
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Newcomb Prison Project is an organization that provides educational opportunities to engage students, staff, and faculty in issues related to prison and criminal justice reform. They also work closely with service-learning classes and the Center for Public Service, as well as Newcomb Institute, to organize student-led programming with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people in the New Orleans area.
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Newcomb Senate serves as the liaison between the past and present Newcomb student body at Tulane University. The organization preserves Newcomb traditions while supporting the current vision of Newcomb Institute. In addition, Newcomb Senate promotes Newcomb spirit and active engagement in Newcomb programs, seeking to incorporate new traditions that promote strength and growth. Newcomb Senate works to support all Newcomb-affiliated student organizations. All undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in Newcomb Senate by attending monthly Town Hall Meetings and joining committees. Elections for upperclass positions are held in the spring semester, and two freshman representatives are elected at the beginning of the fall semester. For more information, email newcombsenate@wave.tulane.edu.
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One Love Tulane seeks to increase awareness among Tulane students about issues of relationship violence, and available resources in and around the community. They aim to become a point of reference for Tulane students for information on relationship violence and related issues, such as sexual misconduct, and to provide prevention education and start conversations on campus pertaining to healthy relationships via workshops, social media campaigns and tabling on campus. They welcome anyone who wishes to join this important movement. For more information, visit joinonelove.org.
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Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is an organization that inspires students to achieve their full potential as engineers. Tulane's chapter focuses on supporting, encouraging, and providing engineers and members of the STEM community with the means to succeed throughout their college career and beyond. Participation or membership in SWE is open to all students, regardless of their gender. The SWE chapter provides outreach opportunities within the greater New Orleans community with the hope of inspiring young students to pursue STEM programs. The executive board has biweekly meetings where they discuss, plan, and coordinate future general body meetings, study help, professional development, and more. For more information, email swe@tulane.edu.
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Students United for Reproductive Justice (SURJ)
Students United for Reproductive Justice (SURJ) is a student-initiated group created in 2014 to educate and mobilize students in support of reproductive health and rights. SURJ seeks to be a strong pro-choice organization on campus offering students an opportunity for feminist driven political activism. Participation or membership in SURJ is open to all students, regardless of their gender. For more information, email surj@wave.tulane.edu.
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Tulane American Medical Women's Association (TAMWA)
Tulane American Medical Women’s Association (TAMWA) is an organization with the purpose of bringing together people who are interested in the advancement of women in medicine and the improvement of women’s health. Through volunteerism and supporting those pursuing a career in healthcare, they hope to provide, as well as develop, advocacy, leadership, and education. Participation or membership in TAMWA is open to all students, regardless of their gender.
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The Tulane International Society (TIS) focuses on bringing an awareness of global affairs to Tulane's campus, especially relating to issues that affect women's lives around the world. They organize discussions, speakers, and culture-sharing events that touch on a multitude of interests and majors, including Public Health, Latin American Studies, African and African Diaspora Studies and International Development. In doing so, they strive to create friendships and connections between international students and the greater Tulane community. TIS ultimately serves as a forum for the exchange of culturally and intellectually stimulating ideas, discussions, and projects.
For more information, email tulaneinternationalsociety@wave.tulane.edu.
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Tulane University Ladies' Acappella (TULA)
Tulane University Ladies' A Cappella (TULA) is an all-female organization that strives to empower the voices of collegiate women through music. The TULA ladies perform throughout the year both on Tulane stages and in the greater New Orleans area. Each semester, TULA hosts an end-of-semester concert and also performs at events alongside Tulane's other a cappella groups, most notably at Tulane's Homecoming A Cappella Concert every fall. They sing anything and everything, from Bollywood/American pop mash-ups to Bonnie Raitt to Usher to the Beach Boys.
For more information, email tulaacappella@gmail.com.
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The Tulane Women in Architecture (TWIA) student organization aims to engage Tulane undergraduates with promoting women’s leadership in design by exploring current issues in professional design practice. In community, we strive to educate and support the talented people at TUSchool of Architecture and the Built Environment to become leaders in design.
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Women in Business started in 2011 for students interested in pursuing careers in professional business fields, regardless of academic major. Their meetings and events strive to increase students' interview and networking skills while allowing them to develop relationships with distinguished professionals and faculty members.
For more information, email womeninbusiness@wave.tulane.edu.
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Women in Politics is a student organization geared towards students interested in politics, government, law, and public policy. Students are welcome from all political backgrounds and belief systems. Activities include practicing leadership through action, lively discussions on the role of women in politics, co-sponsoring speakers and involvement with civic projects.
For more information, email womeninpolitics@wave.tulane.edu.
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Women in Science is a nationally affiliated organization that works to connect students with faculty and peers interested in the sciences and examining the experience of women in STEM fields. Throughout the year, the group sponsors events such as faculty speakers, panels, and volunteer activities including Upward Bound, Science Fairs at local schools and Children's Hospital. Membership and participation in events are open to all Tulane students.
For more information, email womeninscience@wave.tulane.edu
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A Newcomb organization dedicated to promoting and supporting increased participation in the technological sphere across disciplines.
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Women Investing in Women is an organization for students interested in careers related to financial services, including investment management, asset management, and investment banking. Participation or membership in Women Investing in Women is open to all students, regardless of their gender. The mission of this organization is to provide a space for students to learn about the experience of women leading in the financial services sector, get experience in financial services as well as network with finance professionals around the New Orleans area and popular financial cities, including Chicago and New York City. We do this by having educational workshops, informational presentations, speaker events, and networking events that are all geared towards getting more women into the financial service
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