Freeman News

As president and CEO of Brechtel Hospitality, Kyle Brechtel (MBA ’11) pays homage to the New Orleans of yesteryear while creating a dining experiences fit for today's guests.

Shuhua Sun, Callais Professor in Entrepreneurship and associate professor of management, was interviewed by Quartz about his research on the use of AI in the workplace.

Rob Lalka, Albert Lepage Professor in Business, was interviewed by BBC News about OpenAI's plans to allow adult content on its ChatGPT chatbot

Peter Ricchiuti, senior professor of practice in finance and research director of Burkenroad Reports, was interviewed by Business Insider about his thoughts on gold's steep rise this year.

Co-founded in 2024 by Kelly Robinson (MBA ’20) and Samantha Chodyla (MBA ’20), the Dog House is a New Orleans restaurant and hang-out space for people and dogs alike.

William Baird is leveraging his background in healthcare finance to pursue a career in corporate finance and strategy.

Andrew Karcher is a rising business leader with expertise in media planning, strategic campaign execution, and data-driven marketing analytics.

On Oct. 16, growth strategist and new Freeman Executive-in-Residence Cliff Farrah will host the inaugural session in a new Freeman School speaker series designed to prepare students and alumni for the most transformative changes taking…

1834 Ventures, co-founded by Evan Nicoll (BSM ’12, MBA ’16), hopes to strengthen Louisiana’s economy and support the university’s entrepreneurial community by investing in startups founded by Tulane alumni, faculty and affiliates.

Cameron “Cami” Pyne is a JD/MBA candidate concentrating in Maritime Law with experience spanning legal practice, business operations, and policy advocacy in the shipping industry.

Rennie Merhige is a sports-media development executive with a track record of building premium unscripted and documentary slates.

As a Master Gunnery Sergeant in the Marine Corps, Corey Collier (MBA '26) is always looking for the next adventure. “If you’re a Marine, you're always looking for the next opportunity,” he says. “That’s just the lifestyle. I always…

Hunter McGehee is a strategy-focused professional with experience supporting large-scale operational changes and workforce planning.

Dee Parekh is an entrepreneur and founder of SolveCircle.

When Don Sylvester (MBA ’72) looks back on his career, he traces part of his success to the scholarship he received to attend Tulane University's Freeman School of Business.

Peter Ricchiuti, senior professor of practice and research director of Burkenroad Reports, was interviewed by Investopedia about the challenges of investing during stagflation.

Dr. Rajat Walia (EMBA '27) is part of an emerging trend: Parents who pursue a Tulane Executive MBA while their children pursue their Tulane undergraduate degree.

Yumei He, assistant professor of management science, was interviewed by CNET for a story about problems with how AI chatbots respond to queries.

Starting next month, Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business will launch the Freeman Futurist Series with Cliff Farrah, a new quarterly speaker series spotlighting innovation, leadership and technologies that are reshaping…

Blakeley Cathey is an MBA candidate with a focus on human resources and people operations, bringing experience in consulting, diversity initiatives, and organizational development.

Luca Kunz is a mechanical engineer with international experience in medical device manufacturing and process improvement.

Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business recorded the largest increase in return on investment in Bloomberg Businessweek's 2025 survey of the nation’s top MBA programs.

At the September meeting of the A. B. Freeman School of Business faculty, Yumei He, Jeff Salyers and Claire Senot were honored with 2025 Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Awards.

Freeman BSM students spent the summer test driving their dream jobs through internships at companies nationwide.

The Master of Management in Energy (MME) program welcomed its largest class in nearly a decade this fall, another sign that interest in energy education at Tulane is on the rise.