Student Stories

As 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.

As 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…

As 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.

"It was so energizing to have that freedom to “fail up” and explore areas that would have otherwise intimidated me," says Rob Pettit.

"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.

As chief AI officer at Entergy, Andy Quick (MBA '01) leverages AI to solve problems in energy production and distribution.

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.

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.

Evan Christenson is an innovative leader who helped students secure over $20K in scholarships through esports at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and developed future stars during his tenure at WWE.

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.

Jesse Devlyn (MBA '93) is CEO of Zoom Vision, which hopes to transform optometry in the U.S. by providing affordable, on-demand vision care to underserved populations, including the country’s large Hispanic community.

Executive 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.

Leslie 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…

The Tulane chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, the international honor society recognizing academic excellence in the study of business, welcomed its newest members at a recognition ceremony in the Goldring/Woldenberg Business…

MBA program alum Neal Talaske (MBA/MSR ’21) is helping to create a sustainable future through the skills he acquired in Tulane’s MBA/sustainable real estate development program,

In May, Louis David (MBA ’11) was named interim president and CEO of the New Orleans Business Alliance, the public-private partnership that serves as the City of New Orleans’ official economic development organization.

Freeman grad Owen Knight (BSM ’14, MBA ’18) survived his first Tribal Council, avoiding elimination on the season premiere of “Survivor.” Knight, Tulane University’s director of admission engagement, is one of 18 players…

A Tulane University scholarship transformed Jim Burke's life and inspired him to create the same opportunity for future generations of Tulane business students.

Freeman School alumni, parents and friends returned to campus in November for a weekend of food, fun, friendship and football. The occasion was Wave ’19, Tulane’s annual celebration that combines homecoming, class reunions…

Named 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…

Tulane University will host its massive 2015 Homecoming/Reunion/Family Weekend on Nov. 6-8, and as part of those festivities, the A. B. Freeman School of Business has a number of exciting activities planned especially for…

Four alumni of Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business are among the honorees in the 2015 DiversityMBA Magazine Top 100 Under 50. The list, compiled by DiversityMBA Magazine, recognizes exceptional minority and…

The Tulane 34 Award is among the most coveted university-wide honors bestowed upon graduating students. Named for the year Tulane University was founded, the award recognizes 34 students from across the university who have…

The following student awards were announced in conjunction with the Freeman School’s undergraduate and graduate-level diploma ceremonies, which took place on Saturday, May 17, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome following the…

The Tulane Association of Business Alumni (TABA) has elected eight members to serve on its board of directors. The new board members’ three-year terms began in January 2013. Shannon Brice Aimee Adatto Freeman Dominik Knoll…