The Tulane Recovery Community Center – the first dedicated collegiate rehabilitation facility in Louisiana – will be renamed the Lux Recovery House in honor of St. Louis graduates Leslie and Paul Lux, who are making a $1.5 million donation to support students who are actively pursuing or studying a rehabilitation lifestyle.
Located near the university campus on Calhoun Street, the recently renovated Lux Recovery House will be dedicated this fall to honor the Luxes and all philanthropic supporters of this important initiative.
The Luxes’ generosity has helped renovate the building and support important student services. The majority of their donation will go toward an endowment that will provide long-term program support and facility improvements.
In addition to university-wide wellness initiatives like Wave of Support, the Lux Recovery House underscores Tulane’s commitment to supporting its students in their recovery process.
“Tulane is a special university not only because of its incredible academic quality, but because it truly cares about its students,” said Paul Lux, a renowned orthopedic surgeon who earned his bachelor’s degree in biology in 1979, his medical degree in 1983, and serves on the Tulane School of Medicine Board of Regents. “The Tulane Recovery Community has impressed us with its compassionate commitment to supporting students on their path to recovery in any way possible.”
Leslie Lux, an interior designer who graduated in 1978 with a degree in art history, shared her enthusiasm for the center. “I’m originally from New Orleans, and dozens of my and Paul’s extended family have attended Tulane,” she said. “We’re excited to give back in this meaningful way by ensuring that current and future Tulanians struggling with addiction have this warm and welcoming place for honest connection and personal growth.”
Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students Erica Woodley expressed Tulane’s gratitude for the Luxes’ philanthropic leadership. “Thanks to the generosity of the Lux family and other donors who believe in the importance of this resource, we not only have a strong and supportive community for students in recovery, but also a beautiful physical space in which they can continue to build that community. We are so grateful to have the Lux Recovery House and for the Luxes to make this work possible.”
The Lux Recovery House provides space for support meetings and socializing, staff offices, and even a housing unit, but most importantly, it allows students to continue the college experience and have fun without sacrificing their recovery.
Since the program’s inception, the Tulane Recovery Community (TRC) has hosted more than 500 peer recovery support meetings for students. It also sponsors recreational activities, including trips to local events and out-of-town trips during Mardi Gras and spring break.
“I am deeply grateful to the Luxes and other donors for helping us create a dedicated space for students in recovery,” said Jacob Goldberg, director of the center. “This significant investment in infrastructure demonstrates Tulane’s commitment to destigmatizing recovering students on campus. With this donation, the TRC is on a path to sustainability. We know that recovering students thrive when they are supported, and I am deeply grateful to the Lux family for allowing us to have this resource as we continue to serve our students and community.”
Leslie Lux is the retired owner of LPL Interiors in St. Louis. Paul Lux, who is also retired, was an associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Washington University School of Medicine and still happily lends his expertise as a surgeon and inventor in the field of hip and knee replacements. The Luxes live part-time in New Orleans and are members of the Louisiana National Campaign Council. Paul is currently in his 45th year.th Reunion Committee, and Leslie recently completed a term for her 45th Reunion. Their son, Paul Tilden Lux, earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s degree in finance from Tulane University.
For information or recovery assistance, please contact Jacob Goldberg at [email protected].
