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LSU’s 2026 Tiger Twelve Share Contributions that Inspired Service, Innovation and Community Change

Each spring, LSU recognizes 12 outstanding seniors as the Tiger Twelve. These individuals, in keeping with the university's Commitment to Community, contribute positively to the life of the campus, the surrounding community, and society, and demonstrate commitment to intellectual achievements, excellence, leadership on campus, and service. Anna Kathleen Jackson, a marketing major, is part of this talented cohort.

Ourso College Sees Surge in CFA Level I Pass Rate

At the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business, a growing number of finance students and recent graduates are reaching an important milestone in their professional journeys: passing the CFA Level I exam--one of the most rigorous and respected benchmarks in the finance industry.

Ourso on the Geaux – May 2026

Read the latest issue of Ourso on the Geaux, the official e-newsletter of the E. J. Ourso College of Business. This month, we celebrated the Ourso Outstanding Eight, explored the future of sales, recognized several Accounting alumni, and more.

LSU Team Earns Recognition in CFA Institute Research Challenge

A team of LSU students gained real-world experience through one of the world's premier finance competitions. Students in finance and mathematics at LSU won first place in the Louisiana sub-regional of the CFA Institute Research Challenge, a global equity research competition that brings together more than 1,100 university teams from over 100 countries.

LSU Online Faculty Spotlight: Holly Peterson

Long before she taught students at LSU, Holly Peterson developed skills that rarely come from a textbook. Thanks to her experience in public affairs and nonprofit healthcare administration, Holly Peterson, assistant professor in the LSU Department of Public Administration, understands the challenges students face in their careers.

Navigating New Realities: Inside the 2026 LSU Sales Symposium

In the new age of zero-click searches and AI assistance, what happens when buyers no longer need salespeople to buy, but instead need them to decide? Academics, sales practitioners and LSU Department of Marketing students recently united for the annual LSU Sales Symposium, hosted by the LSU Professional Sales Institute, to unpack this complex question.

Law Meets Order: Accounting Alum Shares FBI Experience

What exactly goes into enforcing our nation's complex financial laws? One LSU alumnus was perfectly positioned to answer that question: Jordan Anderson (ACCT, '11), special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who recently returned to campus to share an inside look at how accounting, law, and federal criminal investigations intersect.

J Terrell Brown Venture Challenge winners and their large cardboard checks

Voice-driven Documentation Platform Wins 2026 J Terrell Brown Venture Challenge

Smartective, a documentation platform for field-heavy industries that uses AI to replace paperwork with voice-driven document completion and automated quality checks, won first place in the 2026 J Terrell Brown Venture Challenge and received a $25,000 award.

LSU Alumni Pride Pointed Katie Le to the Online Flores MBA

LSU’s influence reaches beyond Louisiana, sometimes showing up in the most unexpected places. For Katie Le, the journey started with a simple hallway moment and a conversation sparked by a coworker’s school pride.

Ourso in the Media

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.

February 27, 2026

Schwarz on Louisiana Data Center Construction Boom: With enormous investments from major firms such as Meta and now Amazon, Louisiana is fast becoming a top destination for data center construction during the AI revolution. But how big of an opportunity does the state have, and what role will these centers actually serve? Andrew Schwarz, professor in the LSU Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems, joined WWL First News to discuss.

February 19, 2026

Op-Ed: Crypto innovation needs stability, not shortcuts: In an opinion piece for The Center Square, Rajesh Narayanan, professor in the LSU Department of Finance, argues that Congress must move past partisan gridlock to establish a federal regulatory framework for digital assets, prioritizing investor protection and financial stability over the interests of crypto platforms.

January 15, 2026

Schwarz Comments on AI Detection Challenges in Academia: In an interview with WAFB Channel 9, Andrew Schwarz in the LSU Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems, commented on the challenges of accurately detecting when students use AI, and how unclear policies are generating both student anxiety and faculty confusion.

January 11, 2026

Blueprint for a Billion-dollar Business: Across the U.S., there were more than 5,100 U.S. companies with annual sales of more than $1 billion in 2024, according to the NAICS Association. In Baton Rouge, alone, at least seven companies have achieved that milestone. LSU's Andrew Schwarz and Joseph Cabral, faculty in the Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems, weighed in on what makes for a successful high-revenue firm.

January 11, 2026

A Research Revolution is Fueling Innovation and Talent: There are countless ways for researchers to imagine, develop and implement new innovations in the Capital Region. LSU and Southern University are especially adept at nurturing groundbreaking initiatives and connecting them to real-world problems, then finding the financial backing to turn them into reality.

December 23, 2025

LSU professor’s tips for responsible AI adoption in business: As artificial intelligence tools become more accessible, business leaders across a range of industries are having to work out how to adopt them without putting sensitive information or the trust of their clients at risk. [Note: this article may require a subscription to view.]

December 22, 2025

New LSU Business School Dean Russell Crook Says Students Want To Manage Their Own Destiny: New LSU Business School Dean T. Russell Crook aims to transform business education, focusing on entrepreneurship, real-world skills, and student-driven innovation at LSU's business college. *Article may require a login to view.

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