by mark | Nov 29, 2020 | - Fall 2020 -, Alumni, Class Notes
1970s Donald Bear (BBA ’67, MBA ’70) recently moved to Bend, Oregon, to enjoy the outdoor life — skiing, cycling, kayaking, hiking — after more than 40 years in New York City. He’s now enjoying a great life in the high desert (except when the state is on fire and...
by mark | Nov 29, 2020 | - Fall 2020 -, Alumni, In Memoriam
Julian Lichter (’44) John Mansfield Meyer (’44) Helen Cecile Edwards Farris (BBA ’45) Louis Theodore Mastos (’45) John Parker Schneidau Sr. (’45) Ralph Dewar Gaines Jr. (BBA ’46) Robert Miller Hicks (BBA ’46) Raymond Jackson Pritchard (BBA ’46) Robert V. Whittaker Jr....
by freemanschool | Nov 29, 2020 | - Fall 2020 -, Upcoming Events
January 2021 Jan. 19 Classes Begin Goldring/Woldenberg Business Complex and Online Jan. 29 Lepage Center Virtual Pitch Friday Online February 2021 Feb. 26 Lepage Center Virtual Pitch Friday Online March 2021 March 19 Lepage Center Virtual Pitch Friday...
by mark | Feb 28, 2020 | - Winter 2020 -, From The Dean
In November, I had the pleasure of addressing an audience of alumni and parents as part of my annual State of the School homecoming address. For this year’s talk, I highlighted our dramatic growth, the exceptional quality of our students and the innovative new...
by mark | Feb 28, 2020 | - Winter 2020 -, News
Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business recently released the results of the 2019 Greater New Orleans Startup Report, the first comprehensive overview of the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Working with 22 economic development groups and community...
by mark | Feb 28, 2020 | - Winter 2020 -, News
With a string of victories after a slow start and No. 1 draft pick Zion Williamson dazzling fans in his rookie debut, the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans are starting to fly, but will that buzz translate into ticket sales? In January, the Pelicans kicked off a new project...
by mark | Feb 28, 2020 | - Winter 2020 -, News
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the leading accrediting body for university business education, has extended the accreditation of the A. B. Freeman School of Business for another five years. The re-accreditation, which was announced...
by mark | Feb 28, 2020 | - Winter 2020 -, News
August’s yield curve inversion was yet another sign that the U.S. could be headed for a recession, but in remarks at the 2019 Tulane Business Forum, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta said he remains confident in the strength of the economy....
by mark | Feb 28, 2020 | - Winter 2020 -, News
In January, Freeman students visited the former St. Vincent’s Guest House on Magazine Street to learn more about a developer’s plan to turn the historic property into a boutique hotel. As part of instructor A.J. Brooks’ seminar in entrepreneurial hospitality, students...
by mark | Feb 28, 2020 | - Winter 2020 -, News
In October, Freeman students and faculty traveled to Atlanta to meet and learn from some of the top names in hospitality. The trip was part of the concentration/specialization in entrepreneurial hospitality, a new focus area that emphasizes the customer experience as...
by mark | Feb 28, 2020 | - Winter 2020 -, News
The Freeman School is pleased to announce the appointment of 12 new faculty members for the 2019-20 academic year. The appointments include 10 tenure-track assistant professors and two professors of practice. Ben Bennett Assistant Professor of Finance Ben Bennett...
by mark | Feb 28, 2020 | - Winter 2020 -, News
Heading up to its 12th year, New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), co-produced by the Freeman School and The Idea Village, has announced its initial lineup of speakers. Thousands will convene in New Orleans, March 23–27, for the weeklong event that unites...
by mark | Feb 28, 2020 | - Winter 2020 -, News
Over the past 25 years, Peter Ricchiuti has built the Burkenroad Reports program into a one-of-a-kind experiential learning experience. To celebrate his achievements and commitment to educational excellence, generous donors established the Peter Ricchiuti...
by mark | Feb 28, 2020 | - Winter 2020 -, News
When Mark Powers became treasurer of JetBlue Airways in 2006, the high-flying carrier was perilously close to being grounded. The airline had grown rapidly since its start in 2000, adding dozens of new city destinations and expanding its capacity with new aircraft at...
