Faculty Successes
Economics professor's nationally-recognized paper honored with Outstanding Research award
John Levendis, Assistant Professor of Economics, was chosen by his colleagues to receive the 2008-2009 award for Outstanding Research for his nationally-recognized work on locally-relevant issues such as judicial campaign donations and home elevation in flood zones.
Finance professor chosen as Outstanding Teacher of the 2008-2009 year
Mehmet Dicle was chosen by students to receive the Outstanding Teaching award at the 2008-2009 awards ceremony.
M.B.A. Director honored for outstanding advising
M.B.A. Director Kendra Reed was chosen by her colleagues as the outstanding faculty advisor for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Management professor's outstanding service recognized
Colleagues recognized Kathy Barnett for her service as Interim Assistant Dean during a difficult transitional period in the College of Business, as well as for numerous other services offered to the college.
Dean gives keynote address to New Orleans Rotary Club
Dean Bill Locander was the luncheon speaker at the Rotary Club at Harrah Hotel on Girod St. Bill spoke to the 75 people in attendance about the exciting things happening at Loyola’s College of Business.
Business communication professor honored in local paper
Michelle Johnston was named in Gambit Weekly’s “40 under 40” Best of New Orleans list. Dr. Johnston was recognized for developing Loyola’s Executive Mentoring Program to help retain students enrolled in the College of Business.
Management professor serves up new international business initiatives
Since September 2008, Wing Fok, the newly appointed Director of the International Business Center, has been busy developing a strategic plan for the many international programs at Loyola's College of Business.
College of Business hosts presentation on state of the economy
Professors William Barnett, Ph.D., the Chase Distinguished Professor of International Business, and Ron Christner, Ph.D., associate professor of finance, discussed the origins of the current crisis and the effects the government’s intervention might have on the economy.
Business ethics chair receives Templeton Foundation grant
Legendre-Soule Distinguished Chair in Business Ethics at Loyola University New Orleans, Nicholas Capaldi, Ph.D., has received a $25,000 grant from the John Templeton Foundation to write a book on America’s Spiritual Capital, to be completed January 2009.