Newcomb Alumnae Association

09/24/2026

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans has been selected as our Fall Newcomb Book Club read. Grab your copy and join fellow Newcomb alumnae in cities across the country for thoughtful conversation, connection, and community. Find your city below, save the date, and get ready to read with us!

Fall Book Club Dates & Cities:
Sign up to attend: https://form.jotform.com/243467145665060

Dallas, TX
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026 | 7:00 pm CT

Coral Gables, FL
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 | 11:00 am ET

Harlingen, TX
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 | 2:00 pm CT

Washington, DC
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 | 2:00 pm ET

New York, NY
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 | 6:15 pm ET

Bridgeport, PA (Philadelphia)
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 | 2:00 pm ET

Houston, TX
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 | 6:30 pm CT

Portland, OR (Vancouver, WA)
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 | 7:00 pm PST

Honolulu, HI
TBD

09/17/2026

Generosity is powerful. Strategic generosity can be transformational. And women are reshaping philanthropy through thoughtful, values-driven giving. Hear from Newcomb philanthropists as they share their personal giving journeys, lessons learned, and practical strategies for making your philanthropy more intentional and impactful. Explore how tools like donor-advised funds and other giving vehicles can help align your generosity with the causes you care about most.

Whether you’re beginning your philanthropic journey or looking to deepen your impact, leave inspired by the wisdom of other women and equipped with new ideas for creating lasting change.

We are thrilled to be joined by Merri Ex (NC'69), Lizzie Harbin (NC' 94), and Suzanne Plaissance (NC '96).

Women & Philanthropy: Amplify your Impact
October 9, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT
Register here: https://tulane.zoom.us/meeting/register/YlAGkimMSU6wz5ZWYsjh_A #/registration

09/16/2026

Newcomb Institute invites you to join Dr. Anita Raj in celebration of our 20th anniversary. Gather with fellow alumnae, friends and supporters as we honor two decades of impact, reflect on the legacy that has shaped us and look ahead to the future we are building together.

Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks and conversation as we celebrate the power of our community and the exciting opportunities ahead. Attendees are welcome to bring guests.

Friday, October 16, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Bethesda, MD
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4gX4mG3

Hosted by Eugenia and Mat Pierson, and Eugenia's mother, Catherine Hagaman Edwards (NC'72)

Questions? Contact Lindsey Purcell at [email protected].

09/14/2026

History shapes tomorrow.

For 120 years, Newcomb College cultivated intellectual ambition, artistic expression, leadership and public purpose at a time when those opportunities remained rare for women. For the past 20 years, Newcomb Institute has carried that legacy forward, creating opportunities for students to learn, lead, build community, and engage with enduring questions around gender and equity. As we mark this milestone anniversary, we celebrate the people, ideas and experiences that have shaped Newcomb, and the new generations who will shape what comes next.

Read latest piece from Tulane University School of Liberal Arts:

An ornate gate on Tulane's Uptown campus, featuring the original Newcomb College insignia, leads to Newcomb Hall which presently serves as the academic home of Tulane School of Liberal Arts.

08/24/2026

We're proud to announce the 2026 Newcomb Alumnae Association Award recipients — exceptional alumnae whose leadership, service, and achievements continue to advance the Newcomb College legacy.

Alyssa Dausman, Ph.D., NC '97
Outstanding Alumna of the Year

Malorie Holmes, MD, B '11, M *20
Newcomb Young Alumna of the Year Award

Beth Sundstrom, Ph.D., M.P.H., NC '05
Newcomb Live Oak Award

Yolanda Tai Becker, MD, FACS, FAST, CTBS, NC '86
Newcomb Community Service Award

Catherine Edwards, NC '72
Newcomb Trailblazer Award in Celebration of Newcomb Institute's 20th Anniversary

More about the awards:

The Outstanding Alumna of the Year is given to an alum who exemplifies Newcomb’s tradition of excellence and exhibits prominence in a business or professional field and in her contributions to the well-being of national, state, or community life.

The Newcomb Young Alumna of the Year Award is given to a Newcomb/Tulane alum under the age of 40 who has exhibited ongoing contributions or achievements.

The Newcomb Community Service Award recognizes an alum with a significant, long-term commitment to community service.

The Newcomb Live Oak Award honors an alum whose teaching, advocacy, or organizing efforts have increased educational opportunities within their community, their region, the nation, or internationally.

Newcomb Trailblazer Award is awarded this year in celebration of Newcomb Institute's 20th anniversary. It’s recipient is recognized for outstanding contributions to the preservation of Newcomb’s legacy.

08/04/2026

Sign Up for Acorns to Oaks (Formerly Town Mom)!

Help welcome the next generation of Newcomb students to Tulane. The Acorns to Oaks Program connects Newcomb alumnae in the New Orleans area with incoming students, providing friendship, encouragement, and a local connection as they begin their college journey. Whether it's an occasional check-in, a coffee date, cheering them on at campus events, or sharing your Newcomb experience, your support can make a lasting impact. Pairings are made each fall, and participation is flexible based on your availability. Ready to welcome the next generation of Newcomb alumnae?

Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/261655979885179 by August 28, 2026.

07/15/2026

When Christian Dior unveiled its latest haute couture collection in Paris last week, their creative director cited the work of acclaimed artist and Newcomb alumna Lynda Benglis (NC’64) as a key inspiration! Six decades after graduating from Newcomb, Benglis continues to shape the worlds of contemporary art and design: https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/arts/christian-dior-taylor-swift-benglis-louisiana-artist/article_8120fe34-6366-4e68-b4cd-947265667a3a.html

Mark your calendars! From January 20 - May 20, 2027, Newcomb Art Museum will host an exhibition focused on Benglis’ impact of the Gulf South. It will include an exploration of Benglis’s trajectory from LaGrange High School to an undergraduate at McNeese State University and Newcomb College.

We're excited to celebrate her work and the lasting influence of Newcomb alumnae when the exhibition opens next spring.

Photo credit: NY Times

07/09/2026

As we celebrate Newcomb's legacy this anniversary year, we're delighted to see New Orleans Magazine feature the history of H. Sophie Newcomb College. We hope you'll enjoy this look back at the institution that continues to connect generations of Newcomb women.

In its day, H. Sophie Newcomb College, now the Newcomb Institute-Tulane University, was a major institution of higher learning for women. As to its name, in

07/07/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate the newest additions to the Newcomb family!! If you've recently welcomed a baby, submit a birth announcement, and we'll send a Newcomb onesie or bib as a special gift. While supplies last. We can't wait to welcome the next generation of Newcomb babies!

Get your Newcomb baby gift: https://form.jotform.com/261656365751161

07/06/2026

Your next great read is just a vote away! We've selected four outstanding books as finalists for our Fall Book Club, and now it's your turn to help decide. Take a moment to vote for our fall book club selection and join the conversation.

This year's nominees are:
• The Measure by Nikki Erlick
• The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
• Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
• Becoming//Black by Newcomb Alum Mwende FreeQuency Katwiwa

Vote here by Thursday, July 9th: https://form.jotform.com/261594933753064

Interested in leading a discussion? Sign up to host one of our gatherings between September and December by 9/1/2026: https://form.jotform.com/243156414824051