Up To The Challenge
The year was 1966. The nationally televised quiz show College Bowl had captured the attention of the Tulane-Newcomb community and held it for weeks. Captain of that team, Elsa Freiman Angrist, remembers the experience well . . . More

In Their Own Words
The opportunity to reciprocate Tulane's gifts to my life has been deeply gratifying. Putting a precious possession into Tulane's care and knowing it will be contributing very positively to the making of a better world in perpetuity is a great privilege. Words cannot adequately describe Joe's and my feelings of peace, joy and fulfillment in placing our precious possession in Tulane's hands to use toward the making of a better world. More

Never Too Far
Fontaine Martin showed a real pride for Tulane both as a student and throughout his life. As an undergraduate, he was elected Phi Beta Kappa. In Law School, he finished at the top of his class while serving as editor of the Tulane Law Review. More

In Jimmy's Honor
E. Ramón Arango never attended Tulane University, which makes the story of his gift all the more remarkable. "I graduated from University of Florida and Columbia University," Arango said. "The first is a large state school, and I think whatever I could give Columbia would be just this tiny little droplet in their endowment." He chose giving to Tulane as a way to make a bigger impact, and just as importantly, to honor the life of his late partner, Jimmy Taylor Rooks. More

Wave Maker/Innovator Supports the School of Medicine
"Studying medicine at Tulane was a dream come true for me," said J. Dudley Talbot (M '38). "My mentor as a young man, Vance Strange (M '34), earned his MD from Tulane. I was thrilled to be following in his footsteps, and now I am proud to help support the education of future students." More

Supporting the School of Medicine Through Multiple Gifts
In 2002, the Dr. Earl C. (M '63) and Mrs. Jane R. Hutchins established a charitable gift annuity that makes fixed payments for life and then will provide unrestricted support for the School of Medicine. The school depends on unrestricted support to meet pressing needs such as providing scholarships, expanding research programs, and updating technology resources. More  

Funding Medical Scholarships While Adding to a Gift
In 1994, Dr. Charles A. and Mrs. Jeanelle Beskin established a charitable remainder unitrust that pays lifetime variable income to a family member. When the trust terminates, its remaining assets will be added to the Charles A. and Jeanelle Beskin Scholarship Fund to provide scholarship assistance to Tulane medical students from the Baton Rouge area. More

Ensuring...And Insuring...Tulane's Future
As a 1949 graduate of Tulane University, Clive Cummis saw the powerful impact the G.I. Bill had on his fellow students. The bill provided tuition money for American veterans who otherwise might not have afforded a private education. More

Giving to the Arts
A 1952 graduate of Tulane Medical School, Dr. Rudolf M. Flasdick was the second generation of his family to attend the university. "I first became aware of Tulane when my father took me to see the 1939 Tulane-LSU football game," says Dr. Flasdick. More

Honoring A Vision. Supporting Research.
Dr. Noel T. Simmonds received his M.D. from Tulane University in 1927. He then went on to Alexandria, Louisiana, where he practiced ophthalmology for more than fifty years. More

Couple's Bequests to Support Law and Newcomb
Frank Little Jr. has led an impressive career since graduating from Tulane University Law School in 1961. His work took him from New Orleans to Alexandria, where he specialized in trust, estate tax, and succession law. More

Honoring a Grandfather. Supporting the School of Medicine.
Tom Wood's (M '55) connection to Tulane University School of Medicine began long before he was born. His mother's father, Thomas Purser Sr., graduated from the school in 1897 and had been a student of the legendary surgeon Dr. Rudolph Matas. Purser was on hand to deliver Wood when he was born premature, and he nursed him to health at the family's home in McComb, Miss. More

Donors Give Wisely to Tulane University
There are many generous people who have made gifts to Tulane University. More