In "Resurgence and Revitalization: Reimagining Tulane as an Engaged Community Partner," Dr. Scott Cowen, President of Tulane University, discussed how, eight years ago, Hurricane Katrina marked the beginning of Tulane's transition to a more deeply engaged university, how Tulane has dismantled the ivory tower and is leveraging its impact as an anchor institution in the New Orleans community. 2013 Conference, New Orleans.