Tulane School of Medicine 50th Reunion

SOM Reunion

Class of 1976 

May 14-15, 2026

 

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50th Reunion Events

During this milestone reunion, connect with classmates, friends, and Tulane in New Orleans! 

Schedule below is tentative and subject to change. More events may be added in the coming months. 

Host Hotel
The Higgins Hotel New Orleans
1000 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Deadline for discounted rate: April 1, 2026 (or while rooms last)

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Golden Graduates Brunch*
Time TBD
The Higgins Hotel, Arcadia C (2nd floor)
1000 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Attire: Business

*Second diplomas will be presented to all 50th reunion celebrants by Dean Lee Hamm, along with the presentation of the Tulane Medical Alumni Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award to a member of the Class of 1976.

Bus Tour of Tulane’s Downtown Campus
(sponsored by the Tulane Medical Alumni Association)
Time TBD (immediately following the brunch) 
Bus will load guests at the Higgins Hotel’s side entrance on Andrew Higgins Blvd.
Attire: Casual

*Bus transportation will be provided to and from The Higgins. The bus tour will last about 1.5 hours and include an overview of Tulane’s Downtown Campus and the New Orleans Medical Corridor. There will be one short stop at Tulane School of Medicine’s Hutchinson Building at 1430 Tulane Avenue.

Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres 
(sponsored by the Tulane Medical Alumni Association)
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Higgins Hotel Patriot’s Circle (1st floor)
1000 Magazine Street, New Orleans LA 70130
Attire: Business

 

 

Friday, May 15, 2026

National World War II Museum (self-tour)*
Museum doors open at 9:00 AM
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
*Reunion celebrants can purchase discounted tickets with their reunion registration to visit the museum at any time during their stay in New Orleans.
Attire: Casual

Tulane School of Medicine Student Experience Lecture 
Time TBD but will place in the morning and continental breakfast will be included
The Higgins Hotel Patriot’s Circle (1st floor)
1000 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Attire: Casual

Class of 1976 50th Reunion Dinner
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location TBD
Attire: Cocktail attire / Suit or sports jacket encouraged for men, ties optional