Freeman News

Osman Kazan, professor of practice and director of the Master of Business Analytics program, was interviewed by Fox News for a story about the effect of high egg prices on king cake makers.

Freeman School alumnus Rick Rees (A&S '75, MBA '75), a seasoned private equity executive and philanthropist, has been re-elected to the Board of Tulane, the university’s main governing body.

As a child growing up surrounded by poverty, food insecurity and crime, Russell Ledet (MD/MBA ’22) never dreamed he would one don a white doctor’s coat as a graduate of Tulane School of Medicine, but the Lake Charles, Louisiana, native…

Emily Marks is a results-oriented Military Officer with over a decade of experience in the U.S. Coast Guard and the maritime industry.

Juwon Ishola is a data-driven professional with expertise in Geography, Environmental Management, and Geoinformation Technology.

Amanda Heitz, assistant professor of finance, was interviewed by The National Desk for a story about growing credit card debt and what consumers can do to prevent that debt from growing futher.

Chris Lipp, professor of practice and director of Management Communication, was interviewed about his concept of personal power on the Rebel HR Pocast.

Rob Nelson (BSM ’88) won’t be scrambling to find a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift this year. As CEO of Elmer Chocolate, Nelson has been planning for Valentine’s Day 2025 for the last two years.

In a new paper, Assistant Professor of Management Science Hongseok Jang investigates how suppliers should navigate their presence on online retail platforms. His paper, “Supplier Encroachment through Online Marketplaces” is forthcoming…

Chris Lipp, professor of practice and director of the management communication program, contributed an article to Big Think about about the risks of "anti-micromanagement" and what managers can do to achieve a more balanced leadership…

Carol Lavin Bernick (NC ’74), CEO of Polished Nickel Capital Management and former executive chairman of Alberto Culver, shared candid insights on leadership, corporate culture and family succession as the Freeman…

As senior vice president of operations at Walmart, Ivy Barney (MBA ’11) helps lead one of the world’s largest and most profitable retailers. At Walmart, Barney enjoys helping others advance their careers.

Muqatter Fuad is a strategic and results-driven professional with over 6 years of experience in marketing, business development, and customer relationship management across industries such as agribusiness, consumer goods, and…

Ashley Nelson, senior professor of practice in management communication, was interviewed by Forbes for a story about the importance of teaching social media literacy to high school and college students.

Joshua Christian is an accomplished professional with a background in the education and hospitality services industries.

Rob Lalka, Albert Lepage Professor in Business and professor of practice in management, was interviewed by The Times for a story about Elon Musk's role in gutting the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Freeman junior Macy Granger (BSM '26) spent the week assisting reporters as a media associate at Super Bowl LIX Experience.

Miami Dolphins All-Pro tackle Terron Armstead was one of three sports business professionals who shared their insights with students and guests at the inaugural Tulane Sports Business Conference.

Rob Lalka, Albert Lepage Professor in Business and professor of practice in management, was interviewed by The Times-Picayune for a story about New Orleans' efforts to establish itself as a destination for tech companies and…

Osman Kazan, professor of practice in management science and director of the Master of Business Analytics program, was interviewed by The National Desk for a story about Waffle House's decision to add an egg surcharge to its menu in…

Rob Lalka, Albert Lepage Professor in Business and professor of practice in management, was interviewed by the Associated Press for a story about the growing power of Elon Musk in President Donald Trump's administration.

Fostering and promoting diversity has long been a goal of the Freeman School. As we celebrate Black History Month, Freeman looks back at an early initiative to encourage more African American students to pursue MBAs.

Lucas Hoedeman is an accomplished sales professional with a proven track record of success in cross-functional collaboration, strategic initiative execution, and driving results.

Kyler Gray is a dedicated professional with a background in legal administration, clinical lab operations, and logistics.

Diego Bufquin, professor of practice in management and director of the undergraduate hospitality certificate program, was interviewed by The Times-Picayune about the Super Bowl's economic impact on host cities.