Student Stories
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Restaurateur gives lessons in history and hospitalityAs president and CEO of Brechtel Hospitality, Kyle Brechtel (MBA ’11) pays homage to the New Orleans of yesteryear while creating a dining experiences fit for today's guests.
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EMBA Marine rises through the ranksAs a Master Gunnery Sergeant in the Marine Corps, Corey Collier (MBA '25) is always looking for the next adventure. “If you’re a Marine, you're always looking for the next opportunity,” he says. “That’s just the lifestyle. I…
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Alum celebrates Pride at Entergy and beyondAs customer communications manager at Entergy, Rob Pettit (MBA ’25) fosters connections through his professional work and through his involvement in Entergy’s Pride Employee Resource Group.
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Rob Pettit (MBA ’25)"It was so energizing to have that freedom to “fail up” and explore areas that would have otherwise intimidated me," says Rob Pettit.
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Catherine Burnam (MBA ’25)"The Freeman EMBA program is filled with outstanding faculty that left a lasting imprint on my personal growth that won’t be forgotten," says Catherine Burnam.
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Alum pioneers AI solutions at EntergyAs chief AI officer at Entergy, Andy Quick (MBA '01) leverages AI to solve problems in energy production and distribution.
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EMBA program opened door for alum; now she’s paying it forwardAs 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.
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Delivering the futureYou 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.
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Dishing tea on Generation ZExecutive MBA student Melissa Lavigne-Delville (MBA '25) is the founder of Culture Co-op, a boutique market research firm that helps top brands connect with today's younger generations.
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Stuffing her resume: EMBA student combines business with the art of taxidermyLeslie Williamson (MBA ’25) is the owner of Leslie Dalton Taxidermy, an eight-year-old studio that serves clients around the world with one-of-a-kind pieces that combine the fleeting beauty of nature with the permanence of…
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Stewart honored at dedication of new business school facilityNamed in honor of Frank B. Stewart Jr. (BBA '57), Stewart Center CBD will house the executive MBA program, non-degree executive education offerings, international programs, and courses related to the school’s new…
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Executive MBA program ranked among top 25 in U.S.The Freeman School jumped seven spots in the latest Financial Times ranking of executive MBA programs. Freeman's EMBA program is now ranked 64th in the world and 22nd among U.S. programs. [caption id="…
