The Peter Callais Institute for Business Analytics equips the next generation of analysts, innovators, and ethical leaders to turn data into real-world impact — rooted in New Orleans, reaching the world.
Trusted by Organizations Across Louisiana and Beyond
A native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, La., Callais was a respected member of the local business community. He served on the board of directors and as secretary of Community Bank in Raceland and on the board of directors of Solid Waste Disposal Inc. in Houma. He was the 2000 chairman of the Chamber of Lafourche and Bayou Region, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development's 1999 Small Business Person of the Year for District Three, and a 2001 Louisiana and Mississippi Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year. His business had also been listed among the 500 Fastest Growing Companies in America in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2007.
In 2025 the Callais Family endowed this institute in his memory — leadership, innovation, and service, carried forward through data.
Recognized for outstanding entrepreneurship and community leadership.
National recognition for innovation and business excellence.
Led the company to nationwide recognition in the offshore industry.
Ph.D., Engineering & Applied Sciences, UNO
MBA, Loyola University New Orleans
Dean, College of Business, LOYNO
"At the College of Business, we see the Peter Callais Institute as central to our vision — equipping every graduate with the analytical fluency today's leaders need. This is where rigorous business education meets the discipline of data, in service of ethical, effective leadership."
As Dean of the College of Business, Dr. Savoie champions the Peter Callais Institute's integration across every program — ensuring analytics fluency becomes a hallmark of a Loyola business education, not a specialization reserved for a few.
With a career spanning engineering leadership, entrepreneurship, and executive management, Dean Savoie brings a builder's perspective to the Institute's mission: translating rigorous analysis into real organizational impact.
"At the Callais Institute, we believe data is not just numbers — it is the language of impact. Our work is grounded in Loyola's Jesuit commitment to justice, and powered by the analytical tools of tomorrow."
The Peter Callais Institute for Business Analytics was established in 2025 through a transformational gift from the Callais Family, honoring the memory of Peter Callais — entrepreneur, community leader, and visionary.
We are building something extraordinary here in New Orleans: a hub where rigorous analytics education meets Jesuit values of service, ethics, and justice. Our students don't just analyze data — they use it to improve lives.
J. William Fulbright Scholar
Chase / Francis C. Doyle Distinguished Professor
Assistant Professor of Business Analytics, LOYNO
The Peter Callais Institute for Business Analytics at Loyola University New Orleans is committed to honoring Peter Callais' legacy of leadership, innovation, and service. We educate and empower students, professionals, and organizations through rigorous analytics training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and industry partnerships. Guided by Jesuit values, we cultivate ethical, innovative, and socially responsible leaders who use the power of data to advance business, strengthen communities, and inspire positive change.
Read Full Mission →To be a nationally recognized hub for ethical and impactful business analytics education and research — shaping future leaders who harness data to drive innovation, foster inclusion, and create transformative solutions for business and society.
Our Vision →Evidence-based decisions grounded in statistically sound, reproducible methods and best practices.
Responsible, transparent, and principled use of data in service of people and communities.
Analytics as a force for social good — addressing real challenges in the Gulf South and beyond.
Embracing emerging technologies, AI, and creative problem-solving to stay at the frontier.
Every program, event, and resource designed to launch analytics careers and empower students.
Education of the whole person — cura personalis, justice, and service to the common good.
From student education to industry partnerships and applied research — the Callais Institute serves every dimension of the analytics ecosystem.
Undergraduate major & double major, certifications, competitions, guest lectures, workshops, and pre-college initiatives designed to launch analytics careers.
Explore Student Programs →Corporate memberships, executive education, research collaborations, and recruiting pipelines connecting business with Loyola's top analytics talent.
Partner With Us →Applied research, statistical consulting, startup incubation, and data science education for the broader community. Human-centered, AI-enhanced.
Visit the Lab →Open to all Loyola students. Tell a story with data, present your visual, and compete for cash prizes and recognition.
Learn More & RegisterConnect with Business Analytics Association peers, faculty, and industry professionals at our flagship networking event.
RSVP NowIndustry leaders share real-world insights with students and faculty. Ongoing Fall & Spring — hybrid format.
View ScheduleExplore our major, certifications, competitions, and student programs.
Research partnerships, consulting, executive education, and recruiting pipelines.