Tulane University, officially the Tulane University of Louisiana, is a private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1834 as the Medical College of Louisiana, it was turned into a comprehensive public university as the University of Louisiana by the state legislature in 1847. The institution became private under the endowments of Paul Tulane and Josephine Louise Newcomb in 1884 and 1887. The Tulane University Law School and Tulane University Medical School are, respectively, the 12th oldest law school and 15th oldest medical school in the United States.
Tulane University in New Orleans United States offers a Latin American Studies program providing a dynamic multidisciplinary path to understanding the rich complexities of Latin America and the Caribbean. Leveraging New Orleans unique historical connection to the region the program draws insights from diverse academic fields. Supported by the distinguished Roger Thayer Stone Center it offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students gain deep knowledge of the regions history culture politics and society through engaging coursework research essential language study and immersive study abroad experiences. This comprehensive approach prepares students for meaningful engagement and diverse career paths related to Latin America.
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