2026-27 Scholarship Applications

Did you know the E. J. Ourso College of Business offers more than 125 scholarship opportunities? To be considered for 2026-27 academic year awards, apply by Tuesday, March 24. For full details, visit our scholarship page. Applications are completed in Blackbaud Award Management.

PSI Career Expo

All LSU business students are encouraged to stop by the Professional Sales Institute Career Expo featuring the program's corporate partners, who will be available to speak with students about their internships and full-time employment opportunities, as well as provide professional sales advice. 

Wednesday, March 4 | Noon-4 p.m. | BEC Rotunda

Strategic Plan Survey Closes Friday

As part of the strategic planning process, we want to hear from you – our students – about your experiences in our college. Please complete this short, confidential survey, which should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Please complete the survey by 5 p.m., Friday, March 6. You should not complete the form more than once. Thank you in advance for your participation. 

Sternberg Lecture Series: Nobody's Decision

Artificial intelligence did not appear out of nowhere. In this lecture sponsored by the Ogden Honors College, Associate Professor Roy Heidelberg situates AI within a much longer story about writing, bureaucracy, and the drive to organize thought itself. Rather than treating AI as a sudden rupture or technological marvel, he explores it as the latest extension of systems we have been building for centuries, systems designed to make thinking permanent, structured, and administrable.

Drawing on ancient philosophy and modern debates about large language models, with examples from education and public life, he considers what changes and what does not when decision-making becomes increasingly automated. The question is not whether machines can think like us, but what happens when our institutions are built to think like machines.

Wednesday, March 4 | 4:30 p.m. | French House - Sternberg Salon

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Open to students, faculty, and staff.

Careers in Commercial Real Estate with LPA

Interested in real estate, finance, or commercial property? Stop by to talk with Lowery Property Advisors (LPA) about internships and full-time opportunities in commercial real estate valuation. Learn how to get started and what skills employers are looking for.

Friday, March 6 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | BEC Rotunda

From Classroom to Capital Markets: LSU Alumni Share Their Journey

LSU alumni Lance Dardis (senior managing director at Evercore) and Brooks Despot (director at EnCap Investments) look forward to engaging with LSU students and sharing insights from their professional journeys. Through these conversations, students will have the opportunity to hear directly from professionals who were once in their position, receive real-world feedback and advice, and gain a deeper understanding of both the challenges and opportunities they may encounter.

Monday, March 16 | 4-5 p.m. | BEC 1620

RSVP by 2 p.m. on March 16.

Is Financial Advising the Career for You? Lunch and Learn with Northwestern Mutual

All LSU business students are encouraged to attend this lunch and learn featuring financial advisors from Northwestern Mutual. Attendees will gain insight into the day-to-day realities of a career in financial advising and learn more about available internship opportunities. Lunch will be provided. RSVP is required.

Tuesday, March 17 | Noon–1 p.m. | BEC Dining Room

RSVP by 2:30 p.m., Monday, March 16

EY Table Sit

Students are encouraged to stop by and connect with professionals from Ernst & Young (EY) to explore how they can build an exceptional career with a global leader in assurance, consulting, and tax. Representatives will be available to share insights about EY’s culture of learning, inclusivity, and innovation, offer quick resume and recruiting tips, and discuss internship and full-time opportunities. Learn more about Ernst & Young.

Wednesday, March 18 | 9-11 a.m. | BEC Rotunda

Control in Crisis: What the Border Reveals About the Limits of Administrative Governance

Presented by María Verónica Elías, Associate Professor, University of Texas San Antonio College for Health, Community, and Public Policy

Why has US border control remained in crisis despite decades of reform efforts? This talk argues that the US–Mexico border reveals a deeper failure of administrative governance rather than a problem of policy design or managerial effectiveness. Drawing on public administration theory and empirical evidence from border enforcement and asylum adjudication, it shows how results-driven management logics have displaced legal judgment, due process, and public values. The border emerges as a critical site where administrative practices actively produce—or undermine—state legitimacy and democratic authority.

Thursday, March 26 | 3:30-5 p.m. | BEC 1321

Open to all, no registration necessary.

Presented by the LSU Department of Public Administration

Thinking about an advanced degree?

Preparing for graduate or professional school takes time and commitment, so it’s important to really consider whether it’s the right choice for you. As you weigh your options, take some time to reflect on why you want to attend, what field you plan to pursue, and whether continuing your education will truly give you an advantage in your career.

Before making a decision, think about three key things:

• Your goals: will graduate school help you reach them, and do you know what type of degree you need? 
• Time: graduate school requires a major investment of time and energy, often for two to seven years. 
• Money: can you manage the cost of tuition, books, rent, and food, especially since some programs don’t allow students to work while enrolled?

Not sure where to start? We’re here to help.

• Schedule a one-on-one appointment in Handshake with the Office of Business Student Success to build your gameplan.
• Connect with the Office of Graduate Business Programs to learn more about advanced degrees offered right here at Ourso.

Adobe Usage Survey

LSU Student Government is gathering feedback on how often students use Adobe tools (such as Acrobat, Photoshop, and Illustrator) for academic and personal projects. Your responses will help LSU better understand technology needs and inform future software, training, and computer lab decisions. Participation is voluntary, your answers are confidential, and the survey should take about 3–5 minutes to complete.

Complete the survey.

Owning Your Vision: A Women in Business Workshop

All students are invited to join Northwestern Mutual – Baton Rouge for an exclusive session designed to empower the next generation of female leaders.


In partnership with LSU Women in Business and LSU Sororities, the event will provide valuable insights needed to thrive in the business world and the wealth management industry. Participants will hear from Avril Habetz, managing partner at Northwestern Mutual, as she shares her inspiring journey to becoming CEO. Those seeking mentorship, industry knowledge, or a clear roadmap to leadership will gain the opportunity to learn from a woman who has blazed the trail and continues to shape the future of the industry.

Thursday, March 19 | 6-7 p.m. | BEC Auditorium
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