Four honored with Freeman research awards

At the May meeting of the A. B. Freeman School of Business faculty, Dean Paulo Goes recognized four professors with 2025 research awards.
"Top-level intellectual contributions that inform business practice are what makes the Freeman School an elite business school," said Dean Goes in presenting the awards. "The four researchers we honor this year exemplifies that. At Freeman, we generate top research and disseminate the gained insights through our excellent programs. Research is our knowledge engine."
This year's awards and their recipients were:

Irving H. LaValle Research Award
This award recognizes Freeman School professors for excellence and advancement of the highest standards of research.
Zoe Lu, assistant professor of marketing

Erich Sternberg Award for Faculty Research
This award recognizes faculty members for significant contributions to their academic field of interest.
Stephanie Cheng, associate professor of accounting


Dean’s Excellence in Intellectual Contributions Award
This award recognizes professors of practice and lecturers who have produced outstanding scholarly contributions.
Pierre Conner, professor of practice in finance
Brandow Soltwisch, professor of practice in management
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