The Murphy Institute
Understanding and analyzing the economic, moral, and political problems of our time
Established in memory of Charles H. Murphy, Sr. (1870-1954), and inspired by the vision of Charles H. Murphy, Jr. (1920-2002), The Murphy Institute exists to help Tulane faculty and students understand economic, moral, and political problems we all face and think about. More importantly, it exists to help us understand how these problems have come to be so closely interconnected.
Center for Ethics Public Lecture featuring Carl Hart
The Center for Ethics welcomed Dr. Carl Hart as the featured speaker for the 2025 CE Public Lecture on Thursday, October 9th in the Kendal Cram Lecture Hall. The Mamie Phipps Clark Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at Columbia University, with a joint appointment in Psychiatry, presented "Drug Use for Grown-Ups: Where the Liberty, Policy and Science Collide." The lecture was co-sponsored by the Tulane School of Medicine, the Tulane Department of Psychology, and by 89.9 WWNO.
The CE public lectures serve as a vital platform for intellectual exchange, where scholars and practitioners from a broad range of intellectual and professional disciplines and concerned citizens can engage with pressing ethical questions.
We've Moved! The Murphy Institute Has a New Campus Home
We're exited to announce that The Murphy Institute has moved to a new location on campus! You can now find us in the Caroline Richardson Building, Suite 108 (Building # 84 on the campus map, next to the Campus Health Center). We're looking forward to welcoming you to our new space. Please update your records, and we we hope to see you there soon!
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The Murphy Institute is a one-of-a-kind intellectual center – not just for Tulane, but for the nation. No other institution in the country provides an undergraduate education focused on political and economic dynamics, fosters ethical reflection on social values, promotes research and outreach on public policy, and supports pathbreaking legal scholarship.
Coordinates research and discussion of ethics and public affairs for faculty and graduate students
A multi-disciplinary research center that balances academic research with applied work
Promotes research and collaboration on issues in developed and developing economies
Undergraduate Program in Political Economy
This major promotes reflection on the connections between political and economic activities and institutions. Our approach develops complementary strengths in multiple areas.
Master of Arts in Political Economy with Data Analytics
This program provides a multidisciplinary education around political economy themes and the data analytics tools and approaches necessary to apply that knowledge in academic work, government, and industry.
THE EXCHANGE: Showcasing Innovation and Collaboration
Published each fall, THE EXCHANGE is The Murphy Institute's annual newsletter, featuring news and highlights from Murphy events, programming, and new initiatives as we continue to expand our presence and impact on campus, in the broader community and across the globe. Click the buttons below to see the latest issue.
