Research Notes: Nima Ebrahimi
Nima Ebrahimi’s paper “Oil Jump Risk” has been accepted for publication in Journal of Futures Markets. Ebrahimi is a visiting assistant professor of finance.
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WalletHub: Ask the Experts
Eric Smith, professor of practice and associate director of the Tulane Energy Institute, was interviewed for a WalletHub “Ask the Experts” feature on reducing energy costs during the summer.
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Research Notes: Anyi Ma
Anyi Ma, assistant professor of management, was recently honored with the 2020 Alvah H. Chapman Jr. Outstanding Dissertation Award.
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Statement from Dean Ira Solomon regarding international students
On Friday, the 10 deans of Tulane University issued a joint statement in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) announcement limiting international student attendance at U.S. universities this fall.
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Alum brings renewables focus to energy master’s program
Pierre Moses (MBA ’16), president of renewable energy firm 127 Energy, returns to Freeman this fall to teach a new course that emphasizes the practical knowledge and skills needed to bring renewable energy projects from concept to completion.
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Forbes: Are The Oil Giants Rising To Shareholder Demands And Cutting CO2 Levels?
Pierre Conner, executive director of the Tulane Energy Institute, was interviewed by Forbes for a story about whether oil companies are cutting carbon dioxide emissions in response to the demands of activist investors.
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Lepage Center launches strategic consulting program for COVID-19-impacted business
The Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business launched a new program this week to provide support to small businesses affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Stirling Properties establishes real estate scholarship fund
Stirling Properties has announced the establishment of the Maurin Ogden Tulane Real Estate Fund, a new academic scholarship opportunity for Tulane University graduate students pursuing degrees in real estate or related fields.
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Beta Gamma Sigma recognizes newest members with virtual ceremony
While the Freeman School’s traditional recognition ceremony honoring Beta Gamma Sigma members was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, inductees were invited to participate in a first-ever, society-wide virtual membership recognition ceremony on May 21, 2020.
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WWL-TV: Tourism could take years to bounce back, where will hospitality workers go?
Peter Ricchiuti, senior professor of practice in finance, was interviewed by WWL-TV for a story about longterm impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on New Orleans hospitality workers.
