Finance
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College sweethearts remember early days at FreemanNicole Norris (BSM ’00) and Chad Norris (BSM ’01), who met as undergraduates at the Freeman School, reflect on the early days of their love story.
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Alum finds love abroadTo celebrate Valentine's Day, Marta Machio and Ben Hamawy (MBA ’04) recount their study abroad love story.
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Alumna recalls trailblazing career in business, ministryPeggy Gibson (MBA '75) was one of the first seven African American students admitted to the Freeman School’s Joint MBA program with Xavier University.
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DW News: Can the Fed stay independent under Trump?Peter Ricchiuti, senior professor of practice and research director of Burkenroad Reports, appeared on DW News' The Dip Pocast to discuss the U.S. Justice Department's investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell and what that…
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Fast Company: Are we in a K-shaped economy? Delayed employment numbers could reveal recession oddsPeter Ricchiuti, senior professor of practice in finance and research director of Burkenroad Reports, was interviewed by Fast Company about the impact of Fed interest rate cuts on an already bifurcated economy.
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| CareersHow to Get Started in Sustainable FinanceA sustainable finance career lets you combine financial expertise with social and environmental impact. Find out how to break into this growing field.
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| CareersWhat Does It Take to Work in Government Accounting?Government accounting involves managing and auditing public funds. Learn how an advanced accounting degree can prepare students to work for the public good.
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Newsweek: The Real Cost of Layoffs Isn’t In the FinancialsLisa LaViers, assistant professor of accounting, contributed an article to Newsweek about the need for additional disclosures to help investors better understand the true cost of layoffs on future profitability.
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Conference explores opportunities in alternative investmentsMore than two dozen financial executives, portfolio managers, investors and academics shared insights with students and guests at the second annual Freeman Alternative Investment Conference.
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CNN: Stocks rise ahead of tech earnings as Nvidia hits $5 trillion valuationPeter Ricchiuti, senior professor of practice in finance and research director of Burkenroad Reports, was interviewed by CNN about the performance of tech company stocks like Nvidia, which is up 54% this year, and Alphabet,…
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Business Insider: Why a professor of finance isn't impressed by gold's stunning rally in 2025Peter Ricchiuti, senior professor of practice in finance and research director of Burkenroad Reports, was interviewed by Business Insider about his thoughts on gold's steep rise this year.
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Alum launches fund to invest in Tulane-affiliated startups1834 Ventures, co-founded by Evan Nicoll (BSM ’12, MBA ’16), hopes to strengthen Louisiana’s economy and support the university’s entrepreneurial community by investing in startups founded by Tulane alumni, faculty and…
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Investopedia: Rising Inflation and Slowing Growth Are Investors' Worst NightmarePeter Ricchiuti, senior professor of practice and research director of Burkenroad Reports, was interviewed by Investopedia about the challenges of investing during stagflation.
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| CareersSummer internships give students competitive advantageFreeman BSM students spent the summer test driving their dream jobs through internships at companies nationwide.
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Alum shares playbook on forensic accountingHarold Asher (A&S ’73, MBA ’75) lives for competition. It makes sense for a former college football linebacker, and, it turns out, for a forensic accountant.
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WWL Radio: What is crypto? Is letting it into our 401(k)s a good idea?Ryan Peters, assistant professor of finance, was interviewed by WWL First News about high-risk investments like cryptocurrency and private equity in the wake of President Trump’s executive order to expand the types of assets…
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Reuters: White House prepares order targeting banks as Trump claims discriminationPeter Ricchiuti, senior professor of practice in finance and research director of Burkenroad Reports, was interviewed by Reuters for a story about President Trump's executive order directing regulators to review banks for "…
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Freeman welcomes new faculty for 2025-26Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business is pleased to announce the addition of eight new tenure-system faculty members for the 2025-26 academic year.
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CNBC: President Trump signs GENIUS Act, creating stablecoin regulatory frameworkRyan Peters, assistant professor of finance, was interviewed by CNBC about the passage of two landmark crypto bills, the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act, and what they’ll mean for consumers and the industry as a whole.
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CNN: 3 ways Trump trying to fire Powell could backfirePeter Ricchiuti, senior professor of practice and research director of Burkenroad Reports, was interviewed by CNN for a story about the potential impacts of President Trump firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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| ResearchResearch Notes: Amanda HeitzAmanda Heitz’s paper “Bank Monitoring with On-Site Inspections,” co-authored with Chris Martin and Alex Ufier, was accepted for publication in The Journal of Finance.
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Payments Dive: GENIUS Act is just the beginningRyan Peters, assistant professor of finance, contributed an op-ed to Payments Dive on the implications of the GENIUS Act, the bipartisan legislation working its way through Congress that aims to create a comprehensive…
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Finance Curriculum vs. Accounting Curriculum: How Are They Different?How do a finance curriculum and an accounting curriculum differ? Learn how each can prepare professionals to support an organization’s financial success.
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Business Analytics vs. Finance: Which Master’s Degree Is Right for You?Business graduate programs help individuals develop in-demand skills in areas such as data analytics, financial management, and strategic leadership. A Master of Business Analytics and AI program emphasizes data analysis and…