Tulane University is home to an extraordinary and transformative community. We foster exploration and innovation, embrace our differences and build meaningful lives. Our collective character and appreciation for finding our own path unites us, defines our sense of community, and creates uncommon results for our region and the world. Tulane is one of 65 members of the Association of American Universities, an elite group of top-ranked research institutions. Tulane is the largest private employer in New Orleans with over 4,600 full-time personnel. Our excellent staff and faculty are at the heart of our great institution and great city.