LSU has named Russell Crook the dean of the E. J. Ourso College of Business, effective July 28, pending approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors. A distinguished scholar and proven leader, Dr. Crook brings over two decades of experience in higher education and business to the role.

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.

Read the latest issue of Ourso on the Geaux, the official e-newsletter of the E. J. Ourso College of Business. This month, we witnessed exciting competition at the J Terrell Brown Venture Challenge, welcomed the latest inductees to the Ourso Outstanding Eight and Rucks Fellows, rode along with an alumnus at Epic Universe, and more.

Before graduating this May and receiving her degree in economics, Ava Sandoval has already secured a full-time position at JP Morgan Chase, one of the most competitive and prestigious firms in the finance industry. Her achievement reflects not only her early preparation and strategic networking but also the strength of LSU’s academic and professional development resources.

Over spring break, Ourso College graduate students swapped their usual BEC classrooms for dynamic international settings, embarking on immersive experiences designed to broaden their understanding of the global business landscape. Students from multiple programs traveled together to Europe (Germany & Hungary) or South America (Argentina), while the Master of Accountancy cohort explored the heart of Central America (Costa Rica).

The Center for Community Engagement, Learning, and Leadership (CCELL), in conjunction with LSU Campus Life, is pleased to announce that 44 seniors will graduate with the Engaged Citizen Program (ECP) medal and distinction for Spring 2025. This is the largest cohort of ECP graduates to date. Three E. J. Ourso College of Business students are among this year's honorees.

Prismera, a solution that automates bottlenecks in commercial real estate by utilizing artificial intelligence to streamline lease abstraction, won first place in the 2025 J Terrell Brown Venture Challenge and received an $18,000 award.

For many new alumni, the path after graduation can take exciting turns akin to a roller coaster. But in the case of Donald Morrison (General Business, '15), that analogy became surprisingly literal as he jumped into the heart of Florida's theme park industry, landing a key role in bringing magic to life at Universal's upcoming Epic Universe.

Three LSU student businesses have been selected to present in a live pitch competition for a share of $35,000 in the 14th annual J Terrell Brown Venture Challenge to be held on Wednesday, April 16, at the LSU Business Education Complex.

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