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Rob Lalka, Albert R. Lepage Professor in Business and professor of practice in management, was interviewed by the Associated Press for a story exploring why Big Tech CEOs like Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are seeking the…

You might think working for one of the biggest companies in the world means getting used to success, but Amazon's Joe Mulford (MBA ’25) says it’s just the opposite.

In the wake of an independent study they worked on together, Professor of Accounting Jasmijn Bol collaborated with MBA student Marie Gares (MBA '23) for an article in a peer-reviewed journal.

A team of Freeman School MBA students worked with the Southern Rail Commission to help bring passenger rail service back to the Gulf Coast for the first time in nearly 20 years.

Rob Lalka, Albert R. Lepage Professor in Business and professor of practice in management, was a guest on Computerworld's Today in Tech podcast, where he and host Keith Shaw discussed the rise in Big Tech executives seeking political…

Ashley Nelson, senior professor of practice in management communication, was interviewed by Newsweek for a story about the U.S. government's attempt to force the Chinese company that owns TikTok to divest itself of the popular social…

When Professor of Practice Larry Merington told students in his Business Management capstone class they would be developing a plan to help St. Jude Community Center renovate its building and expand its community assistance programs,…

The Freeman School’s new 4+1 program allows students to begin work on a master’s degree in business while still an undergraduate, enabling them to earn a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in finance, energy management or business…

As AVP and head of Organizational Development and Change with Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston, Bouvier Williams (MBA '93) drives organizational development initiatives across the 36,000-employee healthcare system, including talent…

Freeman students not only helped a local green business grow but also cultivated their marketing skills, capturing the top two prizes at the New Orleans Chapter of the American Marketing Association’s 2024 Marketing Case Competition.…

A distinguished roster of alumni, faculty and students came together on Nov. 1 for the first Freeman Alternative Investments Conference.

On Nov. 15, the Freeman School hosted the 2024 Master of Business Analytics Colloquium, an annual conference that brings analytics experts to campus to share their perspective on industry trends and offer career insights to students in…

Chris Hydock, assistant professor of marketing, was interviewed by the Hustle for a story about why retailers reduce the price of turkey around peak demand times like Thanksgiving when traditional economics would suggest that they…

As part of the full-time MBA program’s new Consulting Practicum, a team of MBA students worked with St. Thomas Community Health Center to streamline the organization’s inventory management process.

With an expected decline in the number of college-age students over the next decade, universities nationwide are bracing for what’s been called the "enrollment cliff," but during his annual State of the School address, Dean Paulo Goes…

Rob Lalka, Albert R. Lepage Professor in Business, was interviewed by Vox for a story examining the tech industry's support for Donald Trump.

The new Undergraduate Certificates Program gives students the option of specializing in one of four high-demand industries, putting them on track for career success.

Rob Lalka, Albert R. Lepage Professor in Business and professor of practice in management, was interviewed by Quartz for a story about corporate America's response to the election of Donald Trump.

Rob Lalka, Albert R. Lepage Professor in Business and professor of practice in management, was interviewed by The Guardian for a story about Silicon Valley and venture capitalist support for Donald Trump.

Peter Ricchiuti, William B. Burkenroad Jr. Clinical Professor of Equity Research and senior professor of practice in finance, was interviewed by Fortune for a story about what Wall Street expects from a Trump administration. “The bond…

Oleg Gredil's paper “Benchmarking Private Equity: The Direct Alpha Method,” co-authored with Barry Griffiths and Rudiger Stucke, was accepted for publication in the Journal of Corporate Finance.

Eric Smith, professor of practice in finance and associate director of the Tulane Energy Institute, was interviewed by WVUE-TV Fox 8 in New Orleans about the potential impacts of a second Trump administration on the state's oil and gas…

To help local elementary schoolers learn the basics of financial literacy, students in Ashley Nelson’s the Art of Management class partnered with Junior Achievement to deliver a day of service at Esperanza Academy in New Orleans.

Rob Lalka, Albert R. Lepage Professor in Business, was interviewed by Forbes for a story about Elon Musk's plan to give away $1 million a day to voters in key swing states who sign a petition pledging support for the First and Second…

As digital marketing director with Columbia Records, Freeman alumna Chika Ifediora (BSM ’20, MMG ’21) helps turn the musical performers into pop stars.