A significant disparity in support and visibility exists between business graduate programs and other disciplines at Tulane University, according to a recent opinion piece published in the Tulane Hullabaloo. The article, penned by senior staff writer Bryce Oufnac and published February 23, 2026, details a stark contrast between attendance and institutional presence at a STEM-focused career fair and a graduate school fair held in the spring of 2025.
Oufnac’s account describes the STEM career fair as bustling, with limited seating available in Kendall Cram Lecture Hall and Qatar Ballroom. In contrast, the graduate school fair drew fewer than 20 students, many of whom were not dressed professionally, and featured a limited number of participating schools, with a significant proportion representing Tulane programs themselves. The author specifically noted the absence of representation from law schools beyond Tulane University Law School and a single LSAT preparation course, Test Masters, geared towards business students.
The disparity, Oufnac argues, stems from Tulane’s focused promotion of its A.B. Freeman School of Business, utilizing targeted events, marketing materials, alumni panels, and networking opportunities. This contrasts with a perceived lack of similar consistent support for programs in fields like English, history, and political science, or for doctoral study. There is a noted absence of discipline-specific master’s program discussions and large-scale events focused on doctoral pathways for these other fields.
While acknowledging recent additions to graduate program promotion – a talk with second-year law students and a School of Science and Engineering master’s program discussion – Oufnac contends that these efforts are insufficient. LSAT preparation opportunities are currently limited to students pursuing legal studies within the business school, reinforcing the prioritization of business-related graduate education.
The Tulane School of Science and Engineering hosted its first annual Career Fair on September 26, 2025, at the Lavin-Bernick Center, offering opportunities for networking, recruitment for internships and entry-level positions, and increased brand visibility for participating employers. Dr. Michelle Sanchez, Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Academic Partnerships at the School of Science and Engineering, is the contact for questions regarding the event ([email protected]).
The article suggests that Tulane is capable of fostering robust graduate pipelines, as demonstrated by its success with business programs, but calls for extending that same level of support and visibility to all graduate disciplines. The author concludes that a more equitable approach is necessary for Tulane to position itself as a university valuing diverse academic futures and a significant intellectual hub within Fresh Orleans.