The NewDay Challenge awards up to $20,000 in seed funding to Tulane undergraduate and graduate students dedicated to finding innovative, sustainable solutions to social challenges. Applicants can be any student-created, student-led organization, program, or venture that benefits the New Orleans community. The…
Join us on March 10th for a night of cutting edge conversation with innovative and fascinating speakers. TEDxTU celebrates and cultivates social innovation in New Orleans. Our city is stewing a satisfying gumbo brimming with passion, creativity, and ingenuity. TEDxTU…
Thanks to Zagat and Yelp, we know just how diners rate the cuisine, ambiance, and service at restaurants across the country. Now, with the publication of Forked: A New Standard for American Dining, we can choose restaurants based on how they…
Join the Stone Center for Latin American Studies for a talk in which Edward (Ted) Fischer discusses social entrepreneurship and social enterprise and the founding of the Maní+ project in Guatemala. In his talk, Dr. Fischer will discuss the challenges…
Eat and learn with Carter at this brown bag presentation at Taylor. Bring your lunch! One of the biggest challenges of any development agency, health system or company is to understand the needs from the viewpoint of their clients, customers…
The “Fast 48” is an immersive boot camp experience to convey practical skills in human-centered design and related tools for aspiring Changemakers who are tackling complex social challenges of poverty, poor health, financial exclusion, pollution, and more. The weekend format…
Dr. Jordan Kassalow is the co-chairman and founder of VisionSpring, providing affordable access to eyeglasses everywhere. He is also the founder of Scojo, New York and the Global Health Policy Program at the Council on Foreign Relations. Prior to his…
Join Taylor and the Changemaker Institute 2015-2016 cohort as they pitch their ideas and the winners of awards are announced- participants have the chance to win up to 20,000!
The Changemaker Catalyst Fund is open to all undergraduate and graduate Tulane University students interested in pursuing careers related to social innovation, social entrepreneurship, design thinking, and changemaking. Students are eligible for up to $1,500 over the course of their…
The Victor C. Alvarez Spark Innovation Award is open to all undergraduate and graduate Tulane University students that are pursuing a social venture idea. Students are eligible for up to $2,500 per academic year to move their ideas forward. Students…
