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Honoring 20 Years of Resilience

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina changed our city—and our university—forever. These reflections from Tulane faculty and staff honor the strength, resilience, and sense of community that helped us rebuild and move forward together.

We invite you to read their stories, remember this pivotal moment in our history, and join us in honoring those who helped shape our recovery. 

Click on the names below to read more of their reflections.

Donna Capelle Cook

Mike Pilman

Gina Fortado 

Pamela Fatland 

Patricia Kirsch

Elisabeth Ziegler 

Sheldon Jones

Francine Stock 

The School of Architecture 

Others

Mississippi

A sincere thank you to all who shared their memories.

Your reflections capture the resilience, strength, and spirit of our Tulane community in the days, months, and years after Hurricane Katrina. While we weren’t able to publish every submission, each story we received is valued and appreciated. We invite you to explore the additional stories below, honoring the experiences and voices that helped shape our recovery.