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Two Decades, One Team: The LSU Tiger Fund’s Impact on Student Success & Returns

In 2005, the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business and LSU Foundation teamed up to transform the learning experience for students seeking careers in asset management. What began with an initial $500,000 allocation from the university's endowment has grown to a student-managed investment fund worth more than $8 million. Just as importantly, the experience has shaped the careers of more than 650 student managers.

Learn more about this transformative partnership.

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Thank You for Making LSU Giving Day a Success!

Thanks to many generous alumni and friends, the E. J. Ourso College of Business exceeded its participation goal on LSU Giving Day. We are grateful for your investment in the college and our future business leaders!

LSU, Southern, and b1BANK Hosting James Rhee for Red Helicopter Leadership Series

We are excited to welcome James Rhee, celebrated entrepreneur, educator, and national bestselling author of red helicopter - a parable for our times, for a conversation on business leadership, resilience, and purpose-driven success. This event will bring together students, business leaders, and the local community for a thought provoking discussion on how kindness and math, woven together through creative systems design, can lead to transformative results in companies, careers, and communities.

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Public Administration Alumnus Named Interim LDH Secretary

Drew Maranto (MPA, '13) has been named as the Interim Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health following the retirement of Secretary Michael Harrington. Maranto, who first joined the department in January of 2024, previously served as the department's undersecretary and its chief of staff.

Ourso Alumni Recognized by the Baton Rouge Business Report

Three distinguished Ourso alumni were recently recognized by the Baton Rouge Business Report for both their business success and impacts on their communities and industries.

2025 Business Awards

Hall of Fame Laureate

Jay Campbell

Associated Grocers

ACCT, '73

2025 Young Businessperson of the Year

Rachel Eggie Gibbs

EGGIE Salon Studio

MKT, '13

2025 Influential Women in Business Honoree

Kristi Richard

McGlinchey Stafford PLLC

MGMT, '04 & MBA '09

Last Call: 2025 PSI Sales Symposium & 10th Anniversary Celebration

Seats are filling up fast for the 2025 PSI Sales Symposium, which will be held Friday, April 25. This event is ideal for sales professionals, business owners, or anyone in a front-line decision-making position at a company.

Learn more and register for the symposium here.

We are also celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the LSU Professional Sales Institute this year. If you are a PSI alum, corporate partner, or a friend of the program, consider joining us on Thursday, April 24 for an evening reception.

RSVP for the reception here.

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LSU Executive Education

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How to Use Artificial Intelligence to Maximize Your Work Efficiency

April 29

Do you want to get more work done in shorter time periods? This learning session will provide you with practical tips and tricks to maximize your efficiency through the targeted and smart use of AI.

Registration Deadline: April 25

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Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep Course

August 25-28

This comprehensive prep course will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to pass PMI's Project Management Professional certification exam.

Registration Deadline: August 11

Early bird discount available until June 25

Workplace Effectiveness Series - Spring 2025

To be truly effective, a workplace must have practices, policies, initiatives, programs, and a culture that benefits the organization and its employees. This series is made up of several two-hour seminars on a range of topics. Our remaining sessions for this spring include:

Maximize the Success of your Employee Onboarding Process | May 7
Assessing Employee Performance, Potential & Readiness | May 21
Neutralizing Toxic Employees by Fostering Respect & Civility in the Workplace | June 3

Bundled registration of the full series is no longer available. However, you may still register for individual sessions!

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