03-21-2005, 10:07 AM
Eric Smith wrote in response to an earlier article, "I am disappointed by the sentiment expressed by Mayor Ray Nagin's statements at Thurday's dund-raising for Tulane. The mayor said: "When I think about the future of New Orleans, I think about Tulane."
Mr. Smith went on to write, "As with most exclusive private universities, few of Tulane's grduates will remain in the city that has provided them with their education. Our city's professional positions will continue to be filled with graduates form our city's numerous other learning centers..."
This letter points our one of the glaring disconnects between Tulane and the host community. Tulane needs more local students.
Mr. Smith went on to write, "As with most exclusive private universities, few of Tulane's grduates will remain in the city that has provided them with their education. Our city's professional positions will continue to be filled with graduates form our city's numerous other learning centers..."
This letter points our one of the glaring disconnects between Tulane and the host community. Tulane needs more local students.