GREAT NEWS. Vartan Gregorian, right, president of Carnegie Corp., announces the welcome news that Carnegie is donating a total of $12 million to Tulane, Dillard and Xavier universities. Scott Cowen, Tulane president, left, and Norman Francis, Xavier president, center, are all smiles at Wednesday's (Sept. 19) press conference. Tulane receives a $5 million grant for faculty support and community initiatives. (Photo by Paula Burch-Celentano)