Rich Simmerman and Branson Morgan photographed in the Lepage Center New Venture Incubator

MBA student’s cereal startup finalist in national pitch competition

Ceres, the plant protein cereal startup co-founded by Tulane MBA student Rich Simmerman (MBA ’24), has been named one of 13 national finalists in the AWS University Startup Competition.
Riverboat on Mississippi River

More hiring and office space among post-pandemic changes for startups, Tulane study says

Area startups are feeling confident enough to add staff as the regional economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest findings from Tulane University’s 2022 Greater New Orleans Startup Report.
Dr. Regina Benjamin (MBA '91)

Former surgeon general highlights role of business in public health

Dr. Regina Benjamin (MBA ’91), founder and CEO of BayouClinic/Gulf States Health Policy Center and former United States surgeon general, shared stories from her life and career in health care for the inaugural Dr. Regina Benjamin Distinguished Lecture.
Jose Cil

RBI CEO highlights focus on purpose before profits

Jose Cil (A&S ’91), CEO of Restaurant Brands International, parent company of Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Horton’s, discussed the company’s commitment to purpose before profits as luncheon keynote speaker at the 43rd annual Tulane Business Forum. The event, an annual presentation of the Tulane Association of Business Alumni (TABA), took place on Friday, Oct. 14, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Stuart Haselden delivers R. W. Freeman Lecture

Freeman lecturer discusses challenges, rewards of retail

Stuart Haselden (MBA ’98), CEO of Arc’teryx, a global design company specializing in high-performance outerwear and equipment, discussed his life and career in retail as the Freeman School’s 2022 R.W. Freeman Distinguished Lecturer.
Freeman News
Rich Simmerman and Branson Morgan photographed in the Lepage Center New Venture Incubator

MBA student’s cereal startup finalist in national pitch competition
January 23, 2023

Ceres, the plant protein cereal startup co-founded by Tulane MBA student Rich Simmerman (MBA ’24), has been named one of 13 national finalists in the AWS University Startup Competition.

In the Media

Yahoo! Finance: Why a government TikTok ban won't be coming to your phone anytime soon
January 20, 2023

Ashley Nelson, senior professor of practice in management communication, was interviewed by Yahoo! Finance for a story about government concerns over the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.

Alumni News
Don Sylvester (MBA '72) makes a joke while speaking at the 2022 Freeman Graduate Reunion Party

Class of ’72 celebrates past, present and future at 50th Reunion
January 19, 2023

For the members of the A. B. Freeman School of Business MBA Class of 1972, their milestone 50th reunion provided an opportunity to reconnect with friends, spend time in New Orleans and reminisce about everything that Tulane made possible in their lives.

Research
Sheri Tice photographed in LBC

Research Notes: Sheri Tice
January 14, 2023

Sheri Tice’s paper “Mutual Funds and Stock Fundamentals” has been accepted for publicatoin in the Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting.

Research
Gus De Franco

Research Notes: Gus De Franco
January 13, 2023

Gus De Franco’s paper “Do Firms Mimic Industry Leaders’ Accounting? Evidence from Financial Statement Comparability” has been accepted for publication in The Accounting Review.

In the Media
Peter Ricchiuti photographed in his office by Cheryl Gerber

The Advocate: High flying stocks get hit in 2022, but local banks hold strong

January 13, 2023

Peter Ricchiuti, senior professor of practice and director of Burkenroad Reports, was interviewed by the Advocate for a story about how a portfolio of Louisiana stocks fared in 2022.

Research
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Research Notes: Amanda Heitz
January 11, 2023

Amanda Heitz’s paper “Bank Loan Monitoring, Distance, and Delegation,” co-authored with Christopher Martin and Alexander Ufier (FDIC), has been accepted for publicatoni in AEA Papers and Proceedings

Research

Research Notes: Pradeep Muthukrishnan
December 22, 2022

Pradeep Muthukrishnan’s paper “Corporate Hiring under Covid-19: Financial Constraints and the Nature of New Jobs?” has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis.

Research
Deen Kemsley

Research Notes: Deen Kemsley
December 13, 2022

Deen Kemsley’s paper “Tax Evasion on Lawful Income: Is it a Form of Money Laundering?” has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Financial Crime.

Research
Scott Kuban

Research shows CEO political ideology alignment influences lobbying strategy
December 13, 2022

In a paper published in the Journal of Management, Assistant Professor of Management Scott Kuban finds that when a CEO’s political ideology diverges from that of the governing party, their firms tend to reduce lobbying activities.

Freeman News
Riverboat on Mississippi River

More hiring and office space among post-pandemic changes for startups, Tulane study says

December 12, 2022

Area startups are feeling confident enough to add staff as the regional economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest findings from Tulane University’s 2022 Greater New Orleans Startup Report.

Research

Research Notes: Gans Narayanamoorthy, John Page and Bohan Song
December 08, 2022

Gans Narayanamoorthy, John Page and Bohan Song’s paper “Insurance Rate Regulation, Management of the Loss Reserve and Pricing” has been accepted for publication in The Accounting Review.