What is the Graduating Class Gift?
Each year, Freeman students come together to make an impact before joining the ranks of Tulane alumni. Before graduation, participate in the tradition by making a gift to the 2026 Graduating Class Gift campaign.
In honor of the Freeman Class of 2026, make a gift of $20.26 or more. In addition to paying it forward, your generosity will be recognized with a Freeman Class of 2026 graduation gift, an invitation to a special end-of-campaign celebration with fellow student donors and faculty, entry into a drawing for two free Jazz Fest tickets, Freeman swag and exclusive invitations to alumni events throughout football season and Jazz Fest.
Why Your Gift Matters
As a Freeman graduate student, you have the opportunity to learn from distinguished faculty, engage in meaningful community service and take advantage of experiences unique to New Orleans. From pitch competitions to internships, a Tulane education prepares you for success.
Many of these opportunities are made possible through the generosity of Tulane donors. Their support helps meet critical university needs and enhances the experiences that make your time at Freeman unforgettable. Alumni, parents, faculty, staff and students all play an important role in creating a vibrant learning environment and strengthening the Freeman community.
1. YOU CHOOSE
Support the Freeman fund or initiative that matters most to you.
2. BREAK A RECORD
Help your class make history with the highest giving participation.
3. INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR DEGREE
Your gift helps the Business School foster a culture of annual giving that will raise the visibility and national standing of the school in years to come. Start your tradition of giving now.
4. PAY IT FORWARD
Just as gifts from Freeman alumni contributed to your education, your gift helps ensure future students Have an equally amazing Tulane experience.
5. GIVE GREEN
Join Tulanians across the university during Give Green, Tulane's annual day of giving, and help unlock additional support for the causes that matter most.
When you make a gift of $20.26 or more, you'll support future Freeman students while receiving exclusive benefits that celebrate your time at the business school.
1. FREEMAN 2026 GRADUATION GIFT
You will receive a special Class of 2026 Freeman graduation gift symbolizing your commitment to the Freeman community and support for the Class of 2026.
2. ENTRY TO WIN TWO TICKETS TO JAZZ FEST
A chance to win two FREE tickets to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. A drawing will be held in May.
3. FREEMAN SWAG BAG
Take home a bag filled with Freeman-branded goodies to remind you of your time at the school and the friendships you've formed along the way.
4. EXCLUSIVE EVENT FOR CLASS 2026 DONORS
You will be invited to join us at the end of the semester for an end-of-campaign celebration for the Class of 2026 alongside fellow student participants and esteemed faculty members. This is your chance to engage in meaningful conversations and gain valuable insights as you prepare for life beyond Freeman.
5. INVITATIONS TO SPECIAL EVENTS
Events such as the annual Fest Brunch held at the Bea Field Alumni House during the second weekend of Jazz Fest. These are just a few of the benefits awaiting you when you contribute to the Freeman Class of 2026 Graduating Class Gift. Don't miss this opportunity to make your mark and be part of something special.
What Your Gift Will Support
Choose the Freeman fund that matters most to you. Gifts to any of the following designations count toward Graduating Class Gift participation.
Your support helps strengthen these important initiatives while fostering a culture of philanthropy among Freeman alumni. Participation by graduating students demonstrates a commitment to giving back and helps enhance the national reputation and visibility of the A. B. Freeman School of Business.
Help create opportunities for the next generation of business leaders. Fellowship support helps offset the cost of a graduate degree and strengthens enrollment in Freeman's master's programs. Graduate students are an essential part of the Freeman community, contributing valuable research and supporting undergraduate instruction.
As Freeman's largest source of unrestricted current-use support, the annual fund helps sustain programs and services that are critical to the business school, including scholarships, centers and institutes and faculty excellence. Gifts are put to use immediately to address Freeman's most pressing needs.
Make your Graduating Class Gift!
In honor of the Freeman Class of 2026, participate by making a gift of $20.26 or more. In addition to paying it forward, you will receive a Freeman graduating class gift and an invitation to exclusive events with Dean Goes and faculty.
So much of my life revolves around Tulane University. The school has provided so much to me and I think it’s only fair to give in return. This tradition of graduates uniting to make a gift is a tremendous demonstration of reinvesting in an institution that has given us much, leaving an indelible mark and preparing students for successful careers.
— Professor Peter Ricchiutti
Contact Us
For more information or assistance, please contact Derek Dupuy, Freeman Program Manager of Annual Fund & Reunions at 504-862-8456 or ddupuy@tulane.edu.