Claire Senot teaches MBA class in GWBC

Freeman announces new full-time MBA curriculum

To prepare future leaders to take on the complex challenges of today’s rapidly changing business environment, Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business has announced a new full-time MBA curriculum to begin in fall 2023.
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.
Freeman News
ohns Hopkins University graduate student Casey Grage pitches Hubly Surgical at 2022 Tulane Business Model Competition

Tulane Business Model Competition announces 2023 semifinalists
March 20, 2023

Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business has announced the six semifinalist teams that will face off in the 2023 Tulane Business Model Competition.

Freeman News
Claire Senot teaches MBA class in GWBC

Freeman announces new full-time MBA curriculum
March 16, 2023

To prepare future leaders to take on the complex challenges of today’s rapidly changing business environment, Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business has announced a new full-time MBA curriculum to begin in fall 2023.

In the Media
Harry Gestetner and Rob Lalka

On Good Authority: Entrepreneurship in an influencer economy
March 07, 2023

Harry Gestetner (BSM ’22), founder and co-CEO of Fanfix, and Rob Lalka, executive director of the Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, joined host Roger Dunaway to discuss entrepreneurship and the influencer economy for “On Good Authority,” Tulane University’s news and research podcast.

Freeman News
Undergraduate students in Professsor Mara Force's class

Freeman climbs to No. 31 in Poets&Quants undergraduate business ranking

March 03, 2023

Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business climbed 11 spots to No. 31 overall in the 2023 Poets&Quants for Undergrads ranking of the nation’s top undergraduate business schools.

Freeman News
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Dean Goes, Ricchiuti among Freeman participants in New Orleans Book Festival
February 23, 2023

Freeman School Dean Paulo Goes, Burkenroad Reports founder Peter Ricchiuti and Business School Council member Jay Lapeyre (MBA/JD’ 78) are among the panelists and authors representing the Freeman School for the second annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University.

In the Media
Natalie Longmire portrait in Goldring/Woldenberg Business Complex

AACSB Insights: The Art of Building High-Quality Connections
February 22, 2023

Natalie Longmire, assistant professor of management, contributed an article to AACSB Insights highlighting ways individuals can build stronger interpersonal skills, an essential element in achieving success in the workplace.

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.