Freeman News

Eric Smith, professor of practice and associate director of the Tulane Energy Institute, was interviewed by The New York Times for a story about the proposed merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy.

The Lifelong Learning Initiative allows Tulane Executive MBA graduates to enroll in electives alongside current EMBA students, enabling them to enhance their skills in emerging business topics while earning academic credit…

Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business is partnering with DCOR, LLC, California’s leading offshore oil and gas producer, to launch a custom training program for the company’s rising managers.

Head to the checkout counter of a New Orleans grocery store and you just might see them: Perched by the register and enveloped in crinkly wax paper emblazoned with the famous red and yellow Savory Simon logo, Hubig’s Pies…

When DCOR agreed to work with a team of Master of Management in Energy students, the company expected to get a few useful insights out of the partnership. What it got instead were actionable recommendations with the…

Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business celebrated its 109th graduation on May 15, 2026, recognizing more than 800 degree candidates across two pomp-and-circumstance-filled ceremonies.

Lindsey Friedfertig (MBA '26) says Freeman's MBA program taught her technical and soft skills she can apply in any leadership role.

Reese Hathaway (BSM ’25, MANA ’26) will begin a career as a Business Analyst in strategy consulting at Kearney.

After graduation, Claire Babin (MME ’26) will be joining Callais Capital as an Entrepreneur in Residence and building her venture, Beaux Terre.

Shreya Jhajharia (MBA/MHA ’26) hopes to open a medical or wellness spa, combining her clinical knowledge with a focus on holistic care.

Leveraging the strategic, financial, and leadership skills he developed through the PMBA program, Luke Seicshnaydre (MBA ’26) will pursue a Program Manager role at Textron System.

Kathleen Greenman (MBA ’26) plans to work in the sports industry after graduation.

Marissa Yepez (MBA ’26) says she uses the lessons from her business communication course daily in her work in energy and utilities.

Following graduation, Arzaan Singh (MACCT '26) will continue his education at Harvard in the Master of Engineering in Computational Science and Engineering program.

"Although I am not originally from New Orleans, I have experienced some of the most meaningful moments of my life here," says Emily Marks Foley (MBA '26), who will be graduating in May.

Cody Bratton (MBA '26) says that at Freeman he learned that strong leadership and sound business decisions begin with disciplined thinking.

Jill Tse (MFIN '26) says her Freeman courses gave her practical insight into deal-making, investing and evaluating businesses.

Shofner Smith's (MBA '26) says his favorite memory of New Orleans was attending JazzFest. Shofner is a property tax professional.

Jessica Irene Minkel (MBA '26), Vice President of Enterprise Finance at Scholastic Inc., says her Freeman classes pushed her to challenge her own assumptions so she could make informed business decisions.

Isabella Castro (BSM '25) will begin a full-time role as an Associate at Boston Consulting Group in Austin this summer.

Abe Friedland  (BSM '26) will be an incoming Investment Banking Analyst at Gordian Group.

Bin “Jason” Wang (BSM '26) will begin a Master’s in Management at Northwestern Kellogg School of Management.

Annabelle He (BSM '26) will work as an FP&A Analyst at K1 Investment Management.

Nina Elvin (BSM '26) will be joining Barclays in New York City as an Investment Banking Analyst.

Joshua Becker (BSM '26) will be working as a Sales & Trading Analyst at Citi in New York City.