Freeman News

The Wall Street Journal reported this week that applications to MBA programs grew by 12% in 2024, reversing two years of declines. Leading the growth were applications to full-time in-person programs, which rose 32% to their…

According to the 2024 Greater New Orleans Startup Report, area startups see artificial intelligence and machine learning as likely game-changers for their industries, but they’re not all sure if that’s a good thing.

Effective Nov. 1, 2024, the Stewart Center will become the Stewart Center for Professional & Executive Programs, reflecting its new role as the home for all Freeman School programs aimed at working professionals, including the…

Chris Hydock, assistant professor of marketing, was interviewed by the Associated Press for a story about McDonald's Corp.'s decision to host a visit by former President Donald Trump at one of its Pennsylvania stores.

Chris Hydock, assistant professor of marketing, was interviewed by CNN for a story about "shrinkflation," the strategy of food companies to reduce the size or volume of products without reducing the price.

Rob Lalka, Albert Lepage Professor in Business and professor of practice in management, was interviewed by Forbes for a story about the spread of misinformation in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

Associate Professor of Marketing Daniel Mochon's research finding that online users are more likely to engage with content that clashes with their ideology than content that aligns with it was highlighted in an article in Fast…

Peter Ricchiuti, William B. Burkenroad Jr. Clinical Professor in Equity Research and senior professor of practice, contributed an article to MSN.com about stocks with the potential to rise in the aftermath of Atlantic hurricanes.

A new Tulane University study explains why politically charged content gets more engagement from those who disagree. Researchers found a “confrontation effect,” where people are more likely to interact with content that challenges…

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.

Dan Brouillette (MBA '24), president and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute and former U.S. Secretary of Energy, delivered the luncheon keynote address at the 45th annual Tulane Business Forum.

Lisa LaViers, assistant professor of accounting, contributed the opinion piece "How Proposed SEC Disclosure Requirements Could Help Workers" to Harvard Business Review. The article discusses the potential of the SEC's new…

Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business is on the rise in three new ranking surveys. In each of the surveys — two for full-time MBA programs and one for undergraduate business programs — the Freeman School improved its position…

Peter Ricchiuti, senior professor of practice and research director of Burkenroad Reports, was interviewed by International Business Times for a story about how the Fed's recent interest rate cut will impact sustainable…

Patrick Harker, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, entitled his talk to students at Tulane University's Freeman School of Business “More Than Just Interest Rates,” and he used the opportunity to dispel the notion…

On Sept.13, Tulane University had the honor of hosting Stuart Weitzman, a trailblazer in the fashion world known for his pioneering designs and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Sion James (BSM '24) distinguished himself as a star on the Green Wave Men's Basketball team and an award-winning student-athlete at the Freeman School.

Chris Hydock, assistant professor of marketing, was interviewed by Restaurant Dive for a story about new Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's efforts to transform the coffee chain.

Forbes has named New Orleans as the 2024 Best City in the U.S. for College Students and Graduates. The ranking, which appeared in July 2024, praises New Orleans for its appealing mix of abundant housing, low rents, expansive dining…

As Louisiana eyes its future, a handful of industries are expected to drive economic growth, including energy, hospitality, international trade and banking. Helping to fuel those industries is artificial intelligence, which is expected…

Daniel Mochon's paper "The Confrontation Effect: When Users Engage More with Ideology-Inconsistent Content Online,” co-authored with Janet Schwartz (Duke University), has been accepted for publication in Organizational Behavior and…

Shuhua Sun, Peter W. and Paul A. Callais Professor of Entrepreneurship and associate professor of management, recently had two research papers accepted for publication.

Zoe Lu, assistant professor of marketing, was interviewed by The Wall Street Journal for a story about her research on the impact of human presence in photos of identity-relevant experiences, such as a wedding, vacation or…

Russ Robins, the Jessica L. Streiffer and Edward L. Streiffer Chair in International Finance and professor of finance, retired on July 1, bringing to a close his 35-year career as a full-time professor and administrator.

In a career spanning 40 years, Henry Harteveldt (BSM '81), founder and president of San Francisco-based Atmosphere Research Group, has established himself as one of the travel industry’s leading experts, delivering market insights to…