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Your gift to the Cowen Institute's annual fund sustains our operations, initiatives, research, and programs, including:
- Professional development for high school counselors and youth-serving nonprofits.
- Collaborative partnerships to increase college persistence and success.
- Informative publications for education leaders, parents, and students.
- Strategic advocacy to shape the future of public education.
- Leadership preparation for Tulane graduate students entering schools and nonprofits.
- Curricular integration of design thinking and entrepreneurial approaches.

Become a Cowen Sustainer
The Cowen Sustainers are made up of the Cowen Institute’s most engaged supporters. Members of this dedicated group give $2,500 or more in support of the Cowen Institute each year, gifts that are vital for sustaining the institute’s operations, initiatives, research, and programs. The Cowen Institute plays a pivotal role in increasing educational and postsecondary success among New Orleans students. We hope you’ll join us!
With Gratitude
Our work is made possible with the generous support of our individual donors, foundations, and corporations.
Cowen Sustainers
David and Stephanie Barksdale
Elaine Cunningham Baylor
Lisa Cristal and Bruce Cybul
Scott and Leslie Cowen
Francis Fraenkel and Frances Sweeney
Mike and Gillian Goodrich
JP and Erin Hymel
James and Sally Lapeyre
Todd and Crystal McDonald
Andrew and Ruth Suzman
Roderick and Madeline West
Shaunda Clark
Stephen and Nancy Bernstein
Foundations & Corporations
Entergy
Booth-Bricker
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Kresge Foundation
Pro Bono Publico