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Forever Team LSU: Finding a Place and Paying it Forward

Lauren Taylor (BS Marketing '09, MS Kinesiology '12) was in her first semester at LSU when Hurricane Katrina hit. As the Texas Tiger watched the campus community open its doors and hearts to thousands of evacuees, she saw that the school's true colors go far beyond the purple and gold seen on game days. In those moments, she knew she'd found a home.

Ourso Faculty Recognized on 2026 Stanford/Elsevier List of Top 2% Scientists

Four faculty members from the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business have been listed on the Stanford/Elsevier global Top 2% Scientists List for 2026. The list, updated annually and and published on the Elsevier Data Repository, identifies the top 2% of scientists worldwide by standardized citation metrics. Inclusion in the rankings is a prestigious recognition of a researcher's impact on their field and beyond.

LSU Announces the Rankings of the 2026 LSU100 and LSU ROARING20

LSU announced the company rankings for the 16th annual LSU100 and LSU ROARING20 during a celebration gala on November 6, 2026. The LSU100 is a highly competitive program that celebrates the 100 fastest-growing LSU graduate-owned or LSU graduate-led businesses in the world.

First in Their Families, Making Their Mark at Ourso

As part of First-Generation Celebration Week, the E. J. Ourso College of Business asked first-generation business students to share their experiences and plans for the future.

Community Resilience in Louisiana Gets a Boost from LSU's Two GRP Early-Career Research Fellows

Two researchers from LSU College of the Coast & Environment and LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business have been named Gulf Research Program Early-Career Research Fellows by the National Academies. Nazla Bushra and Holly Peterson will each receive resources and support for their work identifying how climate-related stressors, such as heat, flooding and pollution, affect human health, community resilience and regional economies.

Finding Her Place, Then Leading the Way

When Cate Emma Warren arrived at LSU from Dallas, Texas, she knew she wanted a university where she could challenge herself, meet new people, and create her own path. What she did not know was just how much scholarship support would shape that journey.

How the Online Flores MBA Helped LSU Alumni Association VP Sally Stiel Zoom Out

What if your next degree helped you become even better at the career you’ve already built? Sally Stiel, Vice President of Marketing for the LSU Alumni Association, pursued her online Flores MBA to strengthen her strategic thinking, broaden her business perspective, and apply what she learned directly to her work.

Research@Ourso: Private Equity & the World of Auditing

Over a third of the 750 largest U.S. accounting firms are now backed by private equity, bringing in billions of dollars in fresh capital while raising critical questions about the future of the auditing profession. Sanaz Aghazadeh, associate professor in the LSU Department of Accounting, led a study exploring what this new wave of investment means for auditor independence, firm strategy, and regulatory oversight. Watch the video to learn what she and her colleagues discovered.

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Building Bridges: Unlocking the Power of the Ourso Alumni Network

For junior finance student Abigail Woldie, a summer spent navigating the professional landscape at an internship with Freese and Nichols in Dallas-Fort Worth took an unexpected new turn after a LinkedIn conversation opened a world of Ourso connections. Her story serves as a guide for anyone looking to tap into the vast alumni ecosystem of the E. J. Ourso College.

Ourso in the Media

October 16, 2026

Dan Rice on Human Craftsmanship in Apple Marketing: In an article with FORTUNE, Dan Rice, associate professor in the LSU Department of Marketing, commented on how visible signs of human effort, rather than AI, can communicate care, craftsmanship, and attention to detail, potentially spilling over into broader brand perceptions. Apple's latest "Welcome Home" launch on Oct. 13 featured extensive handcrafted artistic imagery from an Australian-based embroidery brand.

September 30, 2026

Chance: $40T National Debt Alarmists Ignore How Much Bigger We Are: In an op-ed for Real Clear Markets, Don Chance, Norman V. Kinsey Distinguished Chair in Finance, argues that panic over the national debt reaching $40 trillion is overblown, noting that decades of doomsday economic predictions have failed to materialize while U.S. wealth and stock market growth have vastly outpaced borrowing.

September 9, 2026

Louisiana Just Landed the Biggest Investment in Its History. A Crypto Loophole in Washington Could Undercut It: An article on The Hayride highlighted Professor Rajesh Narayanan's recent work examining the crypto legislation currently working its way through Congress, as well as his arguments that the current bill should be rejected as written.

July 21, 2026

Op-Ed: Crypto Market Bill Adds Risk, Not Clarity: As cryptocurrency continues to gain traction in the marketplace, how should policymakers balance innovation with investor protection? Professor Rajesh Narayanan in the LSU Department of Finance recently penned an op-ed for The Center Square examining the crypto market structure legislation now advancing in Congress. He asks whether its proposed carve-outs could undermine the safeguards that make markets safe, even as digital assets offer opportunities to improve efficiency and broaden access.

June 22, 2026

Chance: Your Financial Advisor’s Best Performing Asset is You: In an article for Investing.com, Don Chance, professor and Norman V. Kinsey Distinguished Chair in the LSU Department of Finance, discusses the assets-under-management (AUM) model used by financial advisors and how it can obscure the fees paid by consumers, with suggestions on changes the industry can make to improve transparency.

June 3, 2026

New LSU study explores link between infertility and employee self-worth, workplace behavior: A new series of studies led by a professor at LSU shows that the impact of infertility follows those who experience it to their jobs. Michael Johnson with LSU’s E. J. Ourso College of Business says those who experience infertility can question their overall worth and view of themselves, and that can spill into the workplace.

June 1, 2026

Slawson on Budgeting Priorities: In an article on Wallet Hub, V. Carlos Slawson, professor in the LSU Department of Finance, shared his tips and tricks for smart household budgeting, including some forgotten categories of spending to watch out for.

May 12, 2026

Your Financial Advisor May Cost More Than Your Doctor: In an article for Real Clear Markets, Don Chance, professor and Norman V. Kinsey Distinguished Chair in the LSU Department of Finance, unpacks hidden costs and fee structures in the world of financial advising, with several tips for how consumers can balance the need for expert advice while protecting their investments.

April 29, 2026

A dollar goes farther in these Louisiana metros than almost anywhere. Here’s what it means.: In an article from The Advocate, Areendam Chanda, professor in the LSU Department of Economics, provided context on the importance of the relative value of the dollar when businesses are deciding where to invest in Louisiana.

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